Chief Financial Officer SAN DIEGO, ca rum

Chief Financial Officer SAN DIEGO, ca rum

Category Accounting/Finance Position Type Full-Time Pay Range $258,500 - $430,800

Scope of Position

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) provides strategic, operational, and programmatic financial leadership for EDF Renewables (EDFR), acting as the primary financial spokesperson and representing EDFR with its parent company, in France. Responsibilities include direct action and effective leadership of the Corporate Finance team.

Benefits & Perks

Offers best-in-class employee benefits, including the following:

• Competitive bonus incentives. This position is eligible for our annual bonus program.
• Comprehensive health coverage. EDF Renewables USA provides low-cost health & wellness coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Rewarding 401k. EDF Renewables provides a generous matching contribution.
• Favorable paid time off programs, including paid parental leave after one year of service.
• Rewarding learning & career development and advancement opportunities.
• Supportive mentorship & buddy programs.
• Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team environment that fosters our goal of delivering renewable solutions to lead the transition to a sustainable energy future.

Salary Range: The full pay range for this role is $258,500 - $430,800 annually. We generally base our salary decisions on factors such as internal equity, candidate work and/leadership experience, educational credentials, and in some cases, candidate work location.

Responsibilities

Senior Leadership

• Collaborate with the President/CEO on strategic vision, stakeholder relationships, and contract negotiations.
• Coordinate corporate finance strategy with the Parent CFO.
• Provide financial reporting and guidance to business leaders.
• Participate in strategic meetings, addressing financial topics.
• Contribute to organizational mission and staff succession planning.
• Analyze trends and forecast company growth.
• Develop and manage the operating budget and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Oversee and approve consolidated financial reporting under IFRS.
• Assist in new business development and funding opportunities.
• Attend Board and Audit/Finance Committee meetings.
• Oversee 401(k) Retirement Plan financial reporting and serve as a trustee.

Team Management

• Direct financial strategy, planning, and forecasting (budgets, medium-term plans).
• Oversee Capital Market activities (financing, M&A).
• Manage fiscal reporting, including revenue/expense, balance sheet, and grant reports.
• Lead the Corporate Finance team's daily operations.
• Provide continuous financial management upskilling.
• Drive optimization and efficiency in corporate finance and administrative processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration; advanced degree preferred.
• CPA preferred.
• Minimum 15 years’ experience as a CFO or senior financial leader in an organization with at least $500 million annual income and $4 billion+ in consolidated assets.
• Experience as an Officer of a comparable-sized company.
• Proven track record of effective corporate finance and accounting leadership in a high-growth environment.
• Experience with international accounting principles in a global organization.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to mentor and lead a corporate finance team.
• Team player with initiative and drive.
• High level of integrity and honesty.
• Ability to liaise with parent company and EDF Group affiliates.
• Fluent in French is a big plus!

Working Conditions

Primarily office-based (80%), with occasional travel to North American offices, affiliates, and the parent headquarters (20%). Requires proficiency with standard office equipment and Microsoft Office Suite.

Notice to search firms and staffing agencies: To keep the application process as efficient as possible for our team and candidates, we are working directly with applicants. We kindly ask that executive search firms and staffing agencies refrain from submitting resumes.

Work Location: San Diego, CA

Work Mode: Hybrid