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Robert Half
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Description We are looking for a Chief Financial Officer to lead the financial strategy and operational finance capabilities of our growing clean energy and infrastructure business in Irvine, California. This executive will play a central role in shaping the company's next stage of growth by strengthening financial planning, guiding funding initiatives, and serving as a trusted partner to senior leadership. The ideal candidate brings both strategic judgment and a practical, hands-on approach suited to a fast-moving environment.
Responsibilities:
- Direct the company's finance organization, including planning, reporting, internal controls, liquidity management, and accurate close processes.
- Lead fundraising efforts across equity, debt, and project-based financing, supporting the business through critical growth milestones.
- Create board- and investor-ready presentations, sophisticated financial models, and long-term operating forecasts to inform key decisions.
- Advise executive leadership on financial strategy, business performance, risk management, and governance priorities.
- Design and implement scalable financial processes, policies, and control frameworks that support expansion.
- Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing finance team capable of supporting a dynamic and evolving organization.
- Partner with internal and external stakeholders to maintain strong financial relationships and support strategic initiatives.
- Oversee cash planning and capital allocation decisions to ensure financial discipline across a capital-intensive business. Requirements
- At least 12 years of progressive finance experience, including 3 or more years in a senior finance leadership capacity such as CFO or Vice President of Finance.
- Demonstrated success leading capital raise activities, with the ability to manage complex financing processes from strategy through execution.
- Background in capital-intensive industries such as infrastructure, renewable energy, or manufacturing.
- Advanced financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills with the ability to translate findings into executive-level recommendations.
- Strong communication and relationship-building abilities, with confidence working closely with investors, executives, and external partners.
- Proven ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution in a high-growth or entrepreneurial setting.
- Bachelor's degree required; an MBA, CPA, or similar advanced credential is preferred.
- Experience with cross-border finance, joint ventures, clean energy incentives, government funding programs, or early institutional fundraising is a plus.