Chief Financial Officer - Clean Energy Fund : Job Details

The Clean Energy Fund of Texas is Texas's first non-profit green bank. We're on a mission to make clean energy accessible and affordable for all. Our initiatives are designed to drive energy security and economic development, especially in historically underserved communities, by promoting sustainability and equity. Through innovative financing solutions and partnerships, we empower individuals and businesses to participate in the clean energy transition.

About the role

As the Chief Financial Officer, you will play a critical role in leading our organization's financial operations. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and in collaboration with the Chief Credit Officer (CCO) and General Counsel (GC), you will ensure that the organization's financial structures and functions support a sustainable financial model while mitigating organizational risk. You will oversee the development and implementation of financial strategies, directing a team focused on accounting, finance, budgeting, and capital planning. Your responsibilities will include architecting financial reporting mechanisms and tracking progress toward long-term organizational goals and strategies. This position requires a commitment to sustainable finance practices and a passion for making clean energy accessible to all.

In this role, you'll primarily be responsible for

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of management experience in financial management positions, with demonstrated excellence in managing finance, accounting, budgeting, and reporting responsibilities.
• 5+ years' experience with non-profit accounting and finance.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or relevant field; and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Extensive track record of accounting and financial reporting, including fund and loan accounting.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial, audit, compliance, and risk management.
• Working knowledge of GAAP, GASB, and other authoritative pronouncements.
• Demonstrated flexible and effective interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to prioritize, negotiate and work with a variety of stakeholders and levels of an organization.
• Ability to work collaboratively, exercising good judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving skills to achieve shared goals.
• 2+ years' experience leading a team.
• Passion for clean energy and a commitment to advancing sustainability and environmental stewardship.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with federal grant management.
• Experience with project finance accounting, tax credit finance, and capital stack modeling.

What we offer

The expected annual salary range for this position is $170,000-$180,000, commensurate with qualifications and location. We offer competitive benefits, including 100% comprehensive health care coverage for employees (medical, dental, and vision), at least 90% employer contribution toward health care coverage for dependents; work-from-home reimbursements (internet, phone, office set up), up to 3% employer match to 401K, 14 paid holidays plus 3 weeks of vacation, 5 sick days, and paid parental and caregiver leaves.

This role is a remote opportunity and open to applicants across the United States, with a preference for those based in the communities we serve. Currently, we have team members in Houston and Austin. Occasional travel may be required for meetings, conferences, and other external engagements.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to an inclusive, collaborative, and respectful workplace. We recognize that each team member brings unique abilities that contribute to our overall success. We don't discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

We're committed to providing the best experience for all candidates, and we can offer accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Please email [email protected] to request accommodation during the hiring process.