We are a stealth renewable energy and ocean technology startup committed to rapidly developing and deploying technologies that will ensure a sustainable future for the Earth by unlocking the vast energy potential of its oceans.
We are developing a technology ecosystem that will provide civilizational levels of affordable renewable energy. Our finance team will be a critical driver of our ability to deploy these technologies at scale.
As Vice President, Finance you will be responsible for building scalable, technologically-savvy finance systems for a company that is growing from dozens to hundreds. You will lead our operational finance function, from financial planning and analysis to procure-to-pay to accounting. This will include developing accounting systems that enable access to renewable energy tax incentives.
You are our ideal candidate if you:
- have a track record of implementing finance systems to support a growing company's operations, especially in a manufacturing, logistics, deep tech, renewable energy, or other "physical" sector company.
- have the ability to develop easy-to-use, scalable processes enabled by the right software tools and understand what is happening "under the hood" in the software you use.
- are deeply quantitative, a strong financial modeler, and can connect high-level strategy to detailed forecasts.
- have knowledge in technical areas of accounting and tax, such as accounting standards, cost segregation, and cost allocation, and can think critically about their application in novel situations.
- are equally able to do the work yourself, grow, and build and lead teams as the company scales.
- will thrive in a creative, scrappy, and collaborative environment in which the best ideas change the company's direction on a regular basis.
If you are an excellent finance person, regardless of your background, we want you to apply. Our staff have worked at organizations such as SpaceX, Blue Origin, Boeing, Virgin Orbit, Virgin Galactic, Tesla, Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Bridgewater, Raytheon, Disney Imagineering, Nike, Apple, and the US Army and Air Force, as well as research universities, startups, and small companies across a range of industries. We are organized as a public benefit corporation and are backed by leading venture capital firms, private investors, philanthropic investors, and endowments.
We strive to be the best team on the planet, and we compensate our team members accordingly.
- Implement scalable financial systems (people, process, and technology) for a company that is in the process of growing from dozens to hundreds
- Ensure that procure-to-pay processes are highly efficient and responsive
- Develop and implement accounting strategy and systems to enable access to tax incentives
- Create high-fidelity annual budgets and longer-range estimates
- Generate robust and flexible financial analysis to inform business decisions
- Produce world-class financial reporting for the company's leaders, investors, and directors
- Mitigate risks that could threaten the company's financial position or ability to operate
- Deliver on all other core operational finance responsibilities, including accounting, tax filing, treasury management, and cap table management
- You have 8+ years experience owning relevant operational finance functions, or 6+ years with evidence of unusually rapid growth in responsibilities.
- You possess many of the attributes of our ideal candidate.
- You are willing and able to work out of our Portland, OR headquarters.
- You can intermittently work longer hours and weekends to support critical needs. While we expect a lot of each other, we also offer a high degree of autonomy and work-life balance, including unlimited PTO and flexible working hours.
If hired for this full-time role, you will receive:
- Cash compensation of $150,000 - $225,000
- Equity in the company; we're all owners and if we're successful, this equity should be far and away the most valuable component of your compensation
- A benefits package that helps you take care of yourself and your family, including:
- Unlimited paid time off
- Health insurance (the company pays 100% of gold level PPO plan for full time employees, their partners, and dependents)
- Dental insurance (the company pays 33% for full time employees and 100% for their partners and dependents)
- Vision insurance (the company pays 100% for full time employees, their partners, and dependents)
- Disability insurance (the company pays 100% for a policy to provide long term financial support if you become disabled)
- Ability to contribute to tax-advantaged accounts, including 401(k), health FSA, and dependent care FSA
- Relocation assistance to facilitate your move to Portland (if needed)
