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CPower is the leading, national distributed energy resources monetization and Virtual Power Plant provider, creating the Customer-Powered Grid® that will enable a flexible, clean and dependable energy future. With 6.7 GW of capacity at ~23,000 sites across the U.S., we unlock the full value of DERs to strengthen the grid when and where reliable, dispatchable resources are needed most. CPower is based in Baltimore, MD., and is owned by LS Power, a development, investment and operating company focused on the power and energy infrastructure sector.We are looking for a Director, Strategic Finance to lead our financial strategy and drive enterprise-wide decision-making for our demand response business.
This executive position combines advanced financial planning and analysis (FP&A) with strategic business operations (BizOps) to optimize corporate performance and accelerate our growth in the evolving energy markets.
This is a remote position with a preference for candidates who are within the Baltimore, MD area.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Financial Strategy and Leadership
- Develop and maintain enterprise-wide financial models, including long-term forecasting, strategic planning, and complex scenario analysis.
- Support executive leadership and board presentations with strategic financial insights and recommendations.
- Lead quarterly and annual financial planning processes.
Business Operations and Strategic Initiatives
- Execute high-impact strategy projects requiring advanced data analysis, energy market research, and senior leadership communication.
- Identify and evaluate growth opportunities, operational efficiencies, and revenue optimization initiatives across our demand response platform.
- Collaborate with CEO, CFO, and senior leadership to align financial strategy with business objectives and market opportunities.
Public Company Transition Leadership
- Support comprehensive preparation for transition to public company status
- Assist in implementing public company financial reporting standards, internal controls, and governance frameworks
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Manage and develop finance team members.
- Partner with senior business leaders including CEO, CFO, COO, CSO and Head of Technology to drive strategic initiatives.
- Communicate complex financial insights and energy market dynamics to non-finance stakeholders effectively.
- Collaborate with Operations, Sales, and Technology teams to optimize business performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
- Minimum of 10+ years of relevant work experience with proven leadership capabilities.
- FP&A / Financial Modeling Experience: Expert-level experience in complex financial modeling at operating companies, and/or Investment Banking with focus on energy/natural resources sectors.
- BizOps Experience: Proven track record of executing strategic projects and data-driven decision-making. Experience in Strategy or BizOps at operating companies, and/or Management Consulting with energy sector focus.
- Banking/Private Equity Background: 3+ years experience in investment banking, private equity, or energy-focused investment roles with demonstrated M&A transaction experience and deal leadership.
- Natural Resources/Energy Sector: Deep operational experience in energy, oil & gas, mining, or related natural resources sectors.
- Advanced analytical skills with expert proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and data visualization tools.
- Deep understanding of energy markets, commodity dynamics, and demand response business models.
- Proven ability to build and develop high-performing finance teams.
- Strong strategic thinking capabilities with ability to translate market dynamics into actionable financial strategies.
- All applicants must be able to provide documentation that they are legally eligible to work in the United States for an extended period, and will not now, nor in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status to work legally for our Company in the United States.
Benefits
Unique opportunity to work at a successful, growing company with a strong entrepreneurial spirit. We focus heavily on developing our employees and linking successes to our core values. CPower offers a great benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401K, vacation, up to $10,000 per calendar year in tuition reimbursement, etc. CPower’s leadership prides itself on maintaining a rewarding culture, and always striving to offer a great team-member experience.CPower is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our team members is critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
140000.00 To 160000.00 (USD) Annually
