Director of Finance

Job Posting:

Director of Finance

Reports to:

Chief Financial Officer

Location:

Chicago, IL

Type:

Full-Time, In-Office

Compensation:

Competitive Base Salary + Discretionary Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits

Are you passionate about renewable energy and eager to have a meaningful impact through your career? SunVest Solar, LLC (“SunVest”) is a rapidly growing, renewable energy platform, headquartered in Chicago with assets across the country. We are expanding our team and seeking a Director of Finance

to play a pivotal role in supporting the Finance needs of our growing portfolio of renewable energy projects. As a leader in solar development with a robust project pipeline, SunVest offers an exciting opportunity for individuals looking to thrive in the dynamic world of renewable energy.

About SunVest:

SunVest is a Chicago-based renewable energy company with a mission to cultivate access to renewable energy for America. With more than 2 gigawatts of development projects and a growing portfolio of operational assets expected to reach 300 megawatts in 2026, SunVest is shaping the future of renewable energy. Our expertise spans the entire energy transition value chain, from development and construction to financing and operations. For more information, visit www.sunvest.com.

Position Overview:

SunVest is seeking a Director of Finance to lead the Company’s financial planning, project budgeting, and performance reporting efforts. This role will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer and will serve as a critical business partner across the organization.

This is a high-impact role that combines financial leadership, operational insight, and strategic project management. You will be responsible for building dashboards, optimizing cash management, producing board and management reporting packages, and enhancing SunVest’s forecasting and budgeting processes to support company growth.

Responsibilities:

- Lead annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and long-term planning across corporate and project-level operations.

- Oversee project budgeting processes in collaboration with project development, construction, and operations teams.

- Own the development and automation of FP&A systems, dashboards, and financial tools to enhance data visibility and decision-making.

- Lead company-wide cash flow forecasting and cash management strategy.

- Coordinate and prepare materials for monthly management reporting, board meetings, and investor updates.

- Design and build financial models that drive insights into operating performance, capital deployment, and ROI.

- Partner with cross-functional teams (Accounting, Legal, Development, and Asset Management) to ensure accuracy and efficiency of financial data.

- Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, including reporting timelines, variance analysis, and project cost tracking.

- Act as a strategic advisor to the CFO on financial performance, risk management, and capital strategy.

Required Skills:

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

- 8+ years of progressive experience in financial planning & analysis, ideally within a project-based industry (renewable energy, infrastructure, real estate, or construction)

- Demonstrated leadership in FP&A systems implementation and dashboard creation

- Proven track record of managing cash flow, budget-to-actual reporting, and cross-functional financial support

- Excellent modeling skills in Microsoft Excel and comfort working with large data sets

- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and communicate complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders

SunVest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

The salary range for this role reflects the broad array of factors considered in making compensation decisions. These factors include, but are not limited to, skill sets, experience, training, licensure, and certifications, as well as other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the geographic differential associated with the location where the position may be filled. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $150K-200K. At SunVest, it is uncommon for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, as compensation decisions are tailored to the specifics of each case.

We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. We request that recruiters and agencies refrain from contacting us regarding this or any other role within the company. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Join SunVest in leading the charge to cultivate access to renewable energy!