Chief Financial Officer Job at Exel Solar US, Columbus, OH

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  • Exel Solar US
  • Columbus, OH

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead financial operations for a growing company in the solar energy industry . The ideal candidate combines strong financial leadership with deep operational experience—particularly in warehouse management, inventory control, procurement, business development and supply-chain optimization . This leader will guide financial strategy, improve operational efficiency, support scaling efforts, and ensure the company’s financial health during rapid growth.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Strategy & Leadership

  • Develop and execute long-term financial strategies aligned with corporate and market goals.
  • Lead financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and KPI development.
  • Provide analysis and insights to support executive decision-making.
  • Manage capital planning, debt financing, and cash-flow management.

Accounting & Compliance

  • Oversee all accounting operations, including AR/AP, general ledger, cost accounting, and revenue recognition.
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and industry-specific reporting requirements.
  • Manage external audits, banking relationships, tax preparation and investor reporting.

Warehouse, Inventory & Supply Chain Finance

  • Implement financial controls across warehouse operations to ensure accurate inventory management.
  • Oversee costing models for all inventoried products (panels, inverters, batteries, racking, etc.) 
  • Develop and optimize inventory tracking, valuation, cycle counts, and shrinkage controls.
  • Analyze supply-chain costs, vendor pricing, freight expenses, and procurement efficiency.
  • Introduce systems (ERP/WMS) and processes to improve warehouse accuracy and operational visibility.
  • Partner with Operations to manage capacity planning, logistics budgeting, and inventory forecasting.

Operational Leadership

  • Design and improve workflow processes between Finance, Sales, Operations, and Warehouse teams.
  • Support project job costing for residential, commercial, and utility-scale solar installations.
  • Oversee financial performance of multiple revenue streams (product sales, installation, service, EPC, O&M).
  • Ensure financial risks are identified, quantified, and mitigated.

Technology & Systems

  • Lead ERP, WMS, CRM, and accounting integrations to streamline operations.
  • Implement data dashboards for real-time financial and inventory visibility.
  • Ensure data integrity and high-quality reporting across departments.

Team Development

  • Build and mentor a high-performing finance and accounting team.
  • Establish financial and operational KPIs company-wide.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field; MBA or CPA strongly preferred.
  • 10+ years of senior financial leadership experience, ideally in solar, renewable energy, construction, or manufacturing.
  • Strong experience with warehouse operations and inventory management .
  • Proven success managing cost accounting, supply-chain finance, and procurement.
  • Experience scaling high-growth operational businesses.
  • Proficiency with ERP, WMS, and financial reporting systems.
  • Strong analytical skills, communication skills, and executive presence.

Preferred Experience

  • Solar EPC, solar distribution, storage systems, or related clean-energy sectors.
  • Familiarity with project-based accounting and WIP reporting.
  • Knowledge of federal/state incentives, ITC programs, and renewable-energy financing structures.
  • Experience optimizing freight, logistics, and warehouse workflow costs.

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation package.
  • Opportunities to shape strategy and impact the future of clean energy.
  • Collaborative environment with strong growth potential.
  • Health Benefits

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