CFO

LA Solar Group Inc; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

LA Solar Group Inc. is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead financial strategy and performance for a growing solar company.

The CFO will partner with the CEO and executive team to drive growth, optimize cash flow, and manage project finance, tax incentives, and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include budgeting, long‑term planning, financial modeling for solar projects, and managing relationships with banks and investors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or CPA preferred.
• 8–15+ years of progressive financial leadership experience.
• Experience in solar/renewable energy or project-based industries preferred.
• Strong knowledge of project finance, tax equity, and capital structures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company’s financial strategy aligned with business goals and growth plans.
• Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and executive leadership team.
• Provide financial insights to support decision-making, investments, and expansion.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and long‑term financial planning.
• Analyze financial performance, margins, and project profitability.
• Prepare financial models for solar projects, acquisitions, and financing.
• Lead solar project financing, including debt, equity, tax equity, and PPA structures.
• Manage relationships with banks, investors, tax equity partners, and lenders.
• Monitor cash flow across construction, installation, and interconnection phases.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting in line with GAAP and regulatory standards.
• Oversee accounting, payroll, AP/AR, and internal controls.
• Manage audits, tax filings, and financial risk management.
• Oversee federal, state, and local solar incentives, including ITC.

Skills

Financial strategy

Leadership

GAAP

Cash flow management

Project finance

Tax incentives

Regulatory compliance

Cost management

Strategic communication

Education

MBA or CPA preferred

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

SAP

Oracle Financials

ERP systems

Job description

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Position Summary

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a senior executive responsible for overseeing the financial strategy, planning, and management of the company. In a solar company, the CFO plays a critical role in project finance, cash flow management, tax incentives (ITC), regulatory compliance, and supporting scalable growth.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute the company’s financial strategy aligned with business goals and growth plans


• Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and executive leadership team


• Provide financial insights to support decision-making, investments, and expansion

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and long‑term financial planning


• Analyze financial performance, margins, and project profitability


• Prepare financial models for solar projects, acquisitions, and financing

Project Finance & Capital Management

• Lead solar project financing, including debt, equity, tax equity, and PPA structures


• Manage relationships with banks, investors, tax equity partners, and lenders


• Optimize cash flow across construction, installation, and interconnection phases

Accounting & Compliance

• Ensure accurate financial reporting in compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards


• Oversee accounting, payroll, AP/AR, and internal controls


• Manage audits, tax filings, and financial risk management

Tax Credits & Incentives

• Oversee federal, state, and local solar incentives, including the Investment Tax Credit (ITC)


• Ensure proper documentation and compliance for incentive programs


• Coordinate with tax advisors and legal counsel

Operational & Cost Management

• Monitor installation costs, labor, materials, and overhead to maintain profitability


• Implement systems and processes to improve financial efficiency


• Support pricing strategy and contract review

Team & Systems Leadership

• Build and manage the finance, accounting, and payroll teams


• Oversee financial systems, ERP software, and reporting tools


• Establish scalable processes to support company growth

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred)


• 8–15+ years of progressive financial leadership experience


• Experience in solar, renewable energy, construction, or project-based industries strongly preferred


• Strong knowledge of project finance, tax equity, and capital structures


• Proven experience managing cash flow in a high-growth environment

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and leadership skills


• Deep understanding of solar economics and regulatory environment


• Excellent communication and executive presence


• High integrity, attention to detail, and problem‑solving ability


• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, evolving industry