What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Financial Officer position at talisman?
Overview
The CFO will lead all financial strategy, planning, and operations for a high-growth residential solar construction business with a developing C&I offering. This role partners closely with the CEO and executive team to drive profitability, optimize capital deployment, and build scalable financial infrastructure to support continued expansion.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Strategy & Leadership
- Develop and execute financial strategy aligned with growth, margin expansion, and market positioning
- Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO on capital allocation, pricing, and expansion initiatives
- Lead long-range planning, budgeting, and forecasting across residential and C&I segments
Operational Finance
- Build and oversee project-level financial tracking, including installation costs, margins, and cash flow timing
- Implement KPI-driven performance management across installation operations, sales channels, and customer acquisition
- Drive cost discipline across procurement, labor, and installation workflows
Capital Markets & Financing
- Manage relationships with tax equity providers, lenders, and financing partners
- Structure and optimize residential financing products, including loans, leases, and PPAs
- Support capital raising efforts, including debt and equity transactions
Accounting & Controls
- Oversee all accounting functions, including revenue recognition, project accounting, and compliance
- Establish strong internal controls, audit processes, and financial reporting standards
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and relevant regulatory requirements
Systems & Infrastructure
- Build scalable financial systems and reporting tools to support rapid growth
- Partner with operations and IT to improve data visibility across sales, installation, and service
Team Leadership
- Build and lead a high-performing finance team across FP&A, accounting, and treasury
- Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement
Qualifications
- 12 years of finance experience, including senior leadership roles, CFO or VP Finance level preferred
- Strong background in construction, residential solar, or distributed energy
- Experience with project-based financial modeling and unit economics
- Demonstrated experience raising and managing capital, including structured finance or tax equity exposure
- Deep understanding of residential solar financing structures preferred
- CPA, MBA, or equivalent strongly preferred
Key Attributes
- Highly analytical with strong commercial instincts
- Hands-on leader comfortable operating in a fast-paced, scaling environment
- Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights
- Strong communication skills with executive presence
Compensation
- Competitive base salary
- Performance-based bonus
- Equity participation