Vice President - Head of Project Finance - Solect Energy

Overview

Solect Energy is a leading provider of solar and energy storage solutions for businesses, schools, cities, towns, and nonprofits in the Northeast, with over 800 installed projects totaling more than 160 MW. With experts across development, technology, policy, incentives, and financing, Solect delivers a comprehensive approach that helps customers reduce energy costs and maximize the value of their solar and storage investments. Our Operations & Maintenance team serves more than 700 customers and maintains a 99% renewal rate each year. Based in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, Solect is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pattern Energy Group.

General Summary

The Vice President – Head of Finance provides strategic and operational leadership for Solect Energy’s finance function. This role is accountable for financial planning and analysis, budgeting and forecasting, financial reporting, cash and working capital management, internal controls, and decision support for growth and operating initiatives. The VP partners closely with executive leadership and Pattern Energy stakeholders to drive financial discipline, improve profitability and cash conversion, support project and corporate transactions, and ensure timely, accurate, and compliant financial processes.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Strategy, Planning & Performance Management (30%)Lead the annual operating plan, multi-year strategic plan, monthly forecasting, and KPI reporting; translate operational drivers into actionable insights and recommendations for the executive team.
• Financial Reporting, Close & Controls (20%)Oversee timely month-end close and management reporting; strengthen internal controls, policies, and procedures to support accurate reporting and audit readiness; ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and Pattern requirements.
• Cash, Working Capital & Treasury Oversight (15%)Manage liquidity, cash forecasting, and working capital levers (billing, collections, payables, inventory and project-related cash); partner with operations and commercial teams to improve cash conversion and reduce DSO.
• Project Finance & Deal Support (15%)Provide finance leadership for commercial structuring, pricing, and contract review; support project financing, tax equity/debt analysis, M&A diligence, and integration planning as needed.
• Business Partnership & Decision Support (10%)Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders across Development, Sales, Construction, O&M, and Corporate functions; build business cases for new offerings, markets, and operational investments.
• Team Leadership & Talent Development (10%)Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing finance team; set clear goals, establish operating rhythms, and drive continuous improvement through process automation and standardization.

Qualifications

Desired Skills & Experience Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA and/or CPA preferred).
• 12+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, including FP&A, budgeting/forecasting, and executive decision support.
• Demonstrated experience improving financial processes (close, reporting, planning) and building scalable controls and governance.
• Strong understanding of project-based or services/contracting financial models; ability to analyze margins, backlog, revenue recognition considerations, and cash drivers.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functionally, communicate clearly, and present complex financial information to senior leaders.
• Advanced Excel/financial modeling skills; comfort with ERP and planning/reporting tools and leveraging data to drive decisions.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in renewable energy, construction EPC, energy services, or other project-driven environments.
• Familiarity with solar/storage project economics, incentives, and financing structures (e.g., tax equity, debt, leases/PPAs).
• Track record of leading systems implementations or enhancements (ERP, BI, FP&A tools) and process automation.
• Experience partnering with parent-company finance teams and supporting audits, lender reporting, and board materials.
• Strong people leadership skills, including org design, talent development, and change management.

The expected starting pay range for this role is $148,000 - $170,000 USD. This range is an estimate, and base pay may vary above or below these amounts based on several factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, certifications, and education. In addition to base pay, Pattern’s compensation program includes a bonus structure for full-time employees at all levels. We also