Job Description
Position: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Who are we recruiting for: Our client is a fast-growing renewable energy IPP backed by a multi-billion-dollar infrastructure investment fund. With a strong pipeline of operational and development-stage assets across North America, the platform is entering a key phase of strategic and financial growth and is seeking a CFO to play a central role in scaling the business. What will you be doing: -You will lead the overall financial strategy of the platform, supporting both operational performance and long-term growth objectives. -You will oversee corporate finance activities including debt structuring, refinancing, liquidity management and capital allocation. -You will manage relationships with shareholders, lenders, auditors, advisors and financial institutions. -You will lead all financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting activities across the platform and SPV structure. -You will support M&A, project financing and fundraising processes alongside the investment and leadership teams. -You will ensure robust financial governance, controls, compliance and risk management processes are in place. -You will oversee treasury, accounting, tax and financial operations functions, building scalable processes as the platform grows. -You will act as a strategic business partner to the CEO and investors, contributing to board-level decision-making and corporate strategy. Are you the ideal candidate? -Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or a related discipline. MBA and/or professional qualifications are advantageous. -Extensive experience in senior finance leadership positions within renewable energy, infrastructure, IPPs, private equity-backed platforms or energy transition environments. -Strong expertise across project finance, corporate finance, refinancing and capital structuring. -Experience managing complex financial structures across multiple SPVs and jurisdictions. -Strong understanding of renewable energy business models, investment frameworks and lender requirements. -Experience engaging with institutional investors, infrastructure funds and financing counterparties. -Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management capabilities. -Ability to operate strategically while remaining hands-on in a high-growth environment. What’s in it: -Competitive executive compensation package -Performance-based annual bonus -Long-term incentive potential -Opportunity to join a high-growth platform backed by a leading infrastructure investor -Strategic leadership exposure with direct influence on the platform’s expansion -Opportunity to play a key role in accelerating the energy transition Who we are: Executive Integrity is a global executive search and recruitment consultancy dedicated to building a more sustainable world, with a strong focus on talent within the Green Technology and Renewable Energy sectors. We donate a proportion of all our profits to Friends of the Earth International, supporting initiatives that promote environmentally sustainable and socially just societies.