Finance and Administrative Officer - Energize Delaware

Blackwell HR; Dover (DE); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

QSEHRA health reimbursement plan

Dental and vision coverage

Job summary

Energize Delaware is seeking a Finance and Administrative Officer to oversee budgeting, loan portfolios, and capital deployment in Dover, DE. The role reports to the Executive Director and leads financial reporting, controls, and compliance for ESPC and C-PACE programs, plus potential bond planning.

Ideal candidates hold a finance-related degree with MBA/CPA/CFA preferred and 5+ years of budget/funding experience in energy or public-sector finance. Hybrid work possible in Dover, DE.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics with MBA, CPA, CFA preferred.
• Energy efficiency and renewable energy industry experience preferred.
• Experience managing multiple budgets and funding sources (5+ years).
• Experience with loan funds or energy finance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting and budget forecasting processes.
• Manage loan portfolio including residential and commercial portfolios.
• Coordinate capital deployment with staff and State initiatives.
• Maximize public and private capital for energy programs.
• Provide financial reporting to the Executive Director.
• Ensure compliance with funding requirements and internal controls.
• Assist with annual audit processes and risk management.
• Lead ESPC, C-PACE, and bond issuance planning efforts.
• Oversee SREC programs and portfolio management.
• Support strategic decision making with financial analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Government accounting standards

Non-profit finance

Written communication

Verbal communication

Explain complex concepts

Education

MBA/CPA/CFA preferred

Finance/Accounting/Economics degree

Job description

Energize Delaware is Now Hiring: Finance and Administrative Officer (Full-Time, Hybrid, Dover, DE)

The Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility, Inc., d.b.a. Energize Delaware, is a non-profit organization with a mission to inspire sustainable energy solutions for a thriving environment and economy. Energize Delaware is seeking a mission-driven Finance Officer to lead the organization’s financial management, capital strategy, and clean energy finance programs, such as our Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) and our Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC) programs along with potential future bond issuances. This person will be responsible for assisting the Executive Director develop the annual budget and budget forecast. They will also be responsible for the management of our loan repayment and collections portfolio to include third party loan services partners.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, they are descriptive and not restrictive, the employee may complete job duties of a similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Manage the annual budget and budget forecast
• Manage loan portfolio both residential and commercial
• Coordinate with staff on deployment of capital within the State
• Maximize public and private capital
• Advance clean energy solutions to expand our energy investment portfolio
• Provide regular financial reporting to the Executive Director
• Ensure compliance with all funding requirements
• Assist with the annual auditing process
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure financial integrity
• Manage the Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Finance and Energy Saving Performance Contracting programs
• Coordinate with capital providers and market participants
• Monitor loan repayments and coordinating loan collections in cases of defaults
• Act as program lead on bond issuance planning
• Manage the SREC programs and SREC portfolio
• Provide financial results and recommendations to support strategic decision-making
• Establish best practices and standardized processes for financial planning and analysis.
• Oversee internal controls and procedures to safeguard organizational assets and mitigate financial risk

Education and Experience Requirements

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics with MBA, CPA, CFA preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of energy efficiency and renewable energy industry preferred
• Experience managing multiple budgets and funding sources with 5 or more years of experience
• Experience with loan funds or energy finance preferred

Knowledge and Skills

The intent of the listed knowledge, skills and abilities is to give a general indication of the core requirements; they are not exhaustive or necessarily inclusive.

• Familiarity with ESPC, C-PACE, public-private partnerships, and sustainable lending organizations preferred
• Strong analytical skills
• Understanding of government accounting standards and non-profit finance required
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to explain complex concepts for non-financial audiences

Compensation

Energize Delaware strives to provide competitive salaries including bi-annual salary benchmark analysis based on similar sized organizations. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Benefits

Energize Delaware provides Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangement (QSEHRA). Employees also receive dental and vision coverage.

The Employer does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibility, personal appearance, genetic information, matriculation, political affiliation, or any other status protected under law.