Director of Finance

Lee Group Search; Calgary; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lee Group is seeking a Director of Finance to lead financial planning, project structuring, and investment analysis for its North American renewable energy portfolio. You will oversee corporate finance, project finance, budgeting, and capital deployment across solar, wind, BESS, and hybrid projects.

You will collaborate with executive leadership, lenders, and development teams to ensure bankability, robust controls, and disciplined capital management.

Qualifications

• CPA designation preferred.
• 7–10+ years of experience in renewable energy, infrastructure, project finance, investment analysis, and corporate finance.
• Strong experience with renewable energy financial modeling and capital planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning and budgeting across Canadian operations.
• Develop and maintain corporate financial models and forecasts.
• Support senior leadership with strategic financial analysis and decision-making.
• Manage cash flow planning and capital allocation strategies.
• Establish scalable financial systems, controls, and reporting frameworks.
• Lead financial analysis and structuring of utility-scale renewable energy projects (debt/equity/tax equity).
• Build and maintain detailed project financial models for solar, wind, BESS, and hybrid projects; perform IRR/NPV and sensitivity analyses.

Skills

CPA designation

Financial modeling

Corporate finance

Project finance

Excel modeling

Strategic analysis

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Job description

Location: Calgary, Alberta

Director of Finance

Role Overview

A rapidly growing renewable energy company is seeking a Director of Finance to support the expansion of its renewable energy portfolio across North America.

This role is highly strategic and execution-focused, responsible for overseeing corporate finance, project finance, financial modeling, reporting, budgeting, and capital planning across utility-scale renewable energy projects, including solar, BESS, wind, and hybrid infrastructure.

The successful candidate will work closely with executive leadership, investors, lenders, and project development teams to ensure financial discipline, bankability, and efficient capital deployment across the portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

1. Corporate Finance & Financial Strategy

• Lead financial planning and corporate budgeting activities across Canadian operations.
• Develop and maintain corporate financial models and forecasts.
• Support executive leadership with strategic financial analysis and decision-making.
• Manage cash flow planning and capital allocation strategies.
• Assist in establishing scalable financial systems, controls, and reporting frameworks.

2. Project Finance & Capital Structuring

• Lead financial analysis and structuring of utility-scale renewable energy projects.
• Support:
• Debt financing processes
• Equity structuring
• Tax equity and investment structures
• Construction and long-term financing negotiations
• Coordinate with lenders, investors, financial advisors, and legal counsel during financing processes.
• Manage financial due diligence requirements for acquisitions and financing.

3. Financial Modeling & Investment Analysis

• Build and maintain detailed project financial models for:
• Solar
• BESS
• Wind
• Hybrid generation projects
• Perform:
• IRR and NPV analysis
• Sensitivity analysis
• Merchant exposure analysis
• PPA valuation analysis
• Curtailment and pricing scenario analysis
• Evaluate acquisition opportunities and investment returns.

4. Accounting, Reporting & Compliance

• Oversee accounting and financial reporting functions.
• Ensure compliance with:
• Canadian accounting standards
• Tax regulations
• Corporate governance requirements
• Coordinate with external auditors, accountants, and tax advisors.
• Manage:
• Monthly and annual reporting
• Financial statements
• Tax filings
• GST and payroll compliance

5. Project Development & Commercial Support

• Work closely with development and engineering teams to:
• Evaluate project economics
• Optimize project configurations
• Support EPC and procurement decisions
• Assist commercial teams with:
• PPA pricing analysis
• Bid strategy
• Commercial negotiations
• Support M&A activities and acquisition financial reviews.

6. Risk Management & Internal Controls

• Establish and maintain financial controls and approval processes.
• Monitor:
• Project financial risks
• Counterparty risks
• Market exposure
• Liquidity requirements
• Develop mitigation strategies for financial and operational risks.

7. Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as a key financial advisor to executive leadership.
• Work closely with:
• Development
• Engineering / EPC
• Legal
• Asset Management
• External investors and lenders
• Support the growth and structuring of the North American platform.

Candidate Profile

Qualifications

• CPA designation preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum 7–10+ years of experience in:
• Renewable energy
• Infrastructure
• Project finance
• Investment analysis
• Corporate finance

Technical Expertise

• Strong experience in:
• Project finance
• Renewable energy financial modeling
• Debt and equity structuring
• Financial forecasting and reporting
• Deep understanding of utility-scale solar, wind, and/or BESS projects.
• Advanced Excel financial modeling capabilities required.

Commercial Mindset

• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Comfortable balancing financial discipline with commercial objectives.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong execution capabilities.

Communication & Leadership

• Strong stakeholder management and presentation skills.
• Experience working with international investors and financial institutions is an asset.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight timelines.

Why Join

• Direct exposure to large-scale renewable energy acquisitions and development.
• Opportunity to play a key role in building a North American renewable energy platform.
• Highly entrepreneurial environment with fast decision-making and execution focus.
• Collaboration with international leadership and capital partners.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Long-term growth opportunity within the platform
• Comprehensive benefits package

Work Authorization Requirement

• This position is open only to candidates who are legally authorized to work in Canada.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.