CFO

Position: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Location: Phoenix, AZ (in-office)

Reports to: CEO

Team: Executive Leadership - Finance

 

Role Overview:

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Our World Energy will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for overseeing the financial, human resources, and information technology functions across a multi-state solar panel installation business. This role is critical in driving the company’s strategic financial initiatives, including forecasting, cash flow management, funding strategies, M&A integration, and scalable systems development. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in solar or home services, a background in financial and operational leadership, and a strong track record of supporting company growth through disciplined execution and planning.

 Job Responsibilities:

•  Lead the development and execution of the company’s overall financial strategy, including capital planning, forecasting, and risk management.
•  Oversee all financial operations across multiple business units and states, including financial reporting, budgeting, and audit readiness.
•  Manage corporate cash flow, financial modeling, and margin performance for residential and dealer-based solar operations.
•  Direct the financial analysis and structuring of future acquisitions, including due diligence and post-merger integration.
•  Supervise the Human Resources and Information Technology functions, ensuring scalability of internal systems and talent management.
•  Partner with the CEO and board to evaluate business performance and develop strategic growth plans.
•  Ensure compliance with GAAP standards, solar industry financial reporting requirements, and applicable federal and state regulations.
•  Oversee financial risk assessments, insurance coverage, and business continuity planning.
•  Lead the implementation and optimization of enterprise-level financial systems and internal controls.
•  Foster cross-functional collaboration to align finance, operations, HR, and technology objectives.

Required Skills & Qualifications: 

Education:

•  Master’s degree in business administration (MBA) required.
•  Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited institution strongly preferred.

Required Experience:

•  Minimum of 10 years of progressive financial leadership, including CFO or senior finance executive roles in solar, energy, or home services industries.
•  Proven experience managing financial operations across multi-state or multi-unit businesses.
•  Demonstrated ability to lead cross-departmental teams (Finance, HR, IT) in high-growth environments.
•  Experience with mergers and acquisitions, including financial structuring and integration.

Technical Skills:

•  Proficiency in enterprise financial systems (e.g., NetSuite, Enterprise, SAP).
•  Advanced Excel and financial modeling capabilities.
•  Deep understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and investor reporting standards.

Soft Skills:

•  Strong leadership and team development abilities.
•  Strategic mindset with hands-on execution skills.
•  High level of financial integrity and judgment.
•  Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities.
•  Agile and proactive approach to problem-solving in a remote, fast-paced environment. 

Success Metrics:

•  Company-wide financial strategy execution and performance
•  Effective management of cash flow, funding, and financial forecasting
•  Scalable HR and IT infrastructure aligned with business growt