Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Location: Vancouver, BC preferred. Exceptional candidates across North America will also be considered.

Industry: Alternative Energy / Hydrogen Infrastructure & Technology

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

About Our Client:

Our client develops, finances, and deploys hydrogen and low-carbon energy projects across Western Canada. They operate at the intersection of advanced clean-energy technology, complex project delivery, and long-term infrastructure financing. As they expand their portfolio, they are seeking a CFO who can architect the financial engine that supports commercial scale.

The Role:

Our client is looking for a strategic, execution-driven Chief Financial Officer with deep project financing experience—ideally within renewable energy, hydrogen, clean tech, utilities, infrastructure, or adjacent capital-intensive sectors.

You will oversee all aspects of corporate finance, project capital structuring, investor relations, risk, forecasting, and financial operations for a fast-scaling energy company. You will be a key executive partner in evaluating new projects, negotiating financing instruments, and building long-term financial resilience. The CFO will travel regularly throughout North America to project locations and partner sites; a genuine enjoyment of travel is important for long-term success in this role.

What Great Looks Like:

You are a seasoned finance leader who has:

• Successfully structured and closed large-scale project financing deals (debt, equity, blended, government funding, and alternative structures).
• Led financial strategy for organizations with complex capital stacks and multi-year development cycles.
• Comfort operating in early-growth environments while maintaining discipline and clarity in financial operations.
• Strong fluency in the economics of energy infrastructure: project feasibility, IRR, NPV, payback models, CAPEX/OPEX modelling, government incentives, and risk mitigation.
• A calm, steady executive presence with the ability to communicate clearly to technical, commercial, and board stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Financial Leadership

• Own our client’s long-term financial strategy, forecasting, and capital planning.
• Partner with the CEO, COO, and project teams to evaluate new energy projects and determine financial viability.
• Build and lead a high-performing finance team as the company grows.

2. Project Financing & Capital Structuring

• Lead negotiation, structuring, and execution of project financing including:
• Senior debt
• Tax equity (if applicable)
• Infrastructure funds
• Government financing programs (e.g., SDTC, NRCan, CleanBC)
• Public–private partnerships
• Vendor financing / equipment financing
• Build financial models for large-scale hydrogen/energy projects and present scenarios to executive leadership and the board.

3. Corporate Finance & Treasury

• Optimize capital structure, liquidity, and cash flow as the project pipeline expands.
• Manage banking relationships, investor reporting, and financial risk.
• Oversee working capital, financial controls, insurance, and audit processes.

4. Board & Investor Relations

• Prepare board packages, financial roadmaps, and strategic updates.
• Support capital raising (equity or debt) and maintain investor confidence through consistent communication.

5. Financial Operations & Governance

• Build scalable processes, systems, and KPIs across finance, accounting, and reporting.
• Oversee compliance with BC, Canadian, and sector-specific regulatory requirements.
• Establish processes that support rapid company growth while ensuring accuracy and control.

Experience We’re Looking For:

Must-Have:

• 12–20+ years progressive financial leadership, including at least 5 years in a CFO, VP Finance, or equivalent role.
• Extensive experience in project financing within energy, infrastructure, utilities, renewables, hydrogen, industrials, or capital-intensive technology.
• Proven track record raising or structuring $50M–$500M+ project capital packages.
• Advanced financial modelling skills tailored to infrastructure and long-term assets.
• Experience navigating government funding, grants, and incentives.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA, CFA, MBA, or equivalent designation.
• Experience scaling a growth-stage or mid-market clean technology company.
• Experience with engineering-driven businesses or EPC project structures.
• Familiarity with hydrogen production, storage, distribution, or alternative energy systems.

Leadership & Culture Fit:

• Strategic thinker with a calm, executive presence.
• Values transparency, collaboration, and disciplined execution.
• Comfortable building structure in an entrepreneurial environment.
• Effective communicator who can translate financial complexity into clear decisio