Public CFO | CleanTech | Series E | North America

Zanda; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An executive search partnership is seeking a CFO for a high-growth CleanTech firm in North America. The ideal candidate will have over 20 years of finance leadership experience, with a strong track record in capital markets and scaling businesses. Responsibilities include contributing to company strategy, leading IPO readiness, and building relationships with investors. This role offers a unique opportunity to support a dynamic firm's growth trajectory.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in finance leadership roles, at least 5 years in cleantech or capital-intensive sector.
• Experience as a CFO or senior finance leader in a public or large private company.
• Proven track record in scaling businesses and raising significant capital.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to company strategy and direction as a key executive team member.
• Partner with C-Suite on financing while optimising capital structure.
• Lead company’s journey toward IPO, including readiness and governance.
• Build relationships with capital markets and institutional investors.

Skills

Finance leadership

Investor relations

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Project finance

Communication skills

Job description

Zanda is an executive search partner working exclusively with high-growth startups as they scale their leadership teams. We partner closely with VCs, Founders, CEOs, and CFOs to successfully deliver critical senior appointments during key growth moments.

Who’s the business

Zanda is partnering with a high-growth, international CleanTech firm based in North America, currently on a strong growth trajectory. The business is looking to hire a CFO to help move the company toward investor-grade financial operations as it continues to scale. This role will be critical in building robust, scalable accounting infrastructure while partnering closely with the board.

What you’ll be responsible for

• Serve as a key member of the executive team, contributing to overall company strategy and direction
• Partner with the CEO and C-Suite on future financing, including equity, debt, and hybrid instruments, optimising capital structure for growth, liquidity, and stability. Apart from partnering cross-functionally with Operations, People & Culture, Sales, and Product to align financial strategy with business objectives
• Lead the company’s journey toward an IPO or SPAC, including readiness, governance, and external engagement
• Develop and execute the financial strategy to support corporate growth, market expansion, and long-term value creation
• Build and maintain strong relationships with capital markets, institutional investors, lenders, auditors, and advisors
• Advise the CEO and Board on financial performance, risk, and strategic opportunities
• Lead significant corporate events including capital raises, M&A, and due diligence processes
• Identify and mitigate financial risks while optimising runway, working capital, and burn
• Represent the company externally with investors, regulators, and financial stakeholders

What we’re looking for

• 20+ years of experience in finance leadership roles, with at least 5 years in cleantech, energy, industrials, or another capital-intensive sector
• Experience as a CFO or senior finance leader in a public or large private company, or as a senior investment banker with deep capital markets exposure
• Proven track record of scaling businesses, raising significant capital (venture, institutional, debt, and/or strategic), and leading public-market transactions (IPO, RTO, or SPAC)
• Deep understanding of financial markets, accounting principles, and regulatory frameworks (IFRS and US GAAP)
• Strong investor relations experience with the ability to clearly articulate and market the company’s story to institutional investors
• Strategic, analytical, and commercially minded, with the ability to influence at Board and C-suite level
• Purpose-driven leader with high integrity, strong communication skills, and a coaching mindset

Nice to have

• Background in project or structured finance within energy or industrial sectors
• Experience with multi-entity, international businesses