Head of Finance - Renewables - Fort Worth, TX

About the role

Lead the North American finance function, driving commercial decision making, financial planning, controls and ERP transformation. Reporting to the Group CFO and partnering closely with the local leadership team, the Head of Finance will provide financial leadership and commercial insight across the North American business, serve as a key member of the North American leadership team, and support a significant ERP and finance systems transformation initiative. The client is a privately owned investor‑backed renewables servicing/engineering services business operating within a high‑growth infrastructure sector, with operations across North America and ambitious expansion plans, delivering highly specialized technical and operational support services to a diverse global customer base.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a finance team of four to six accounting and finance professionals.
• Serve as a key member of the North American leadership team.
• Deliver accurate forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning processes.
• Provide commercial insight to support operational and strategic decision making.
• Strengthen financial controls, governance, and compliance processes.
• Act as a trusted adviser to senior operational stakeholders, providing challenge and support where appropriate.
• Support a significant ERP and finance systems transformation initiative.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisers, and regulatory bodies.
• Oversee US and Canadian tax compliance requirements.
• Oversee employee insurance, pension, and corporate compliance activities.
• Drive greater consistency and alignment with the wider global finance organization.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting, and business performance.

Requirements

• CPA or CMA qualification.
• 10+ years of relevant finance and accounting experience.
• Previous experience as a Head of Finance, Finance Director, Divisional Controller, Group Financial Controller or equivalent role.

Skills

• Ability to drive stronger business partnering across finance and operations.
• Strong financial planning, forecasting, and performance management capabilities.
• Demonstrated experience supporting ERP or finance systems implementations.
• Commercial mindset combined with technical financial expertise.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Pay

• Base salary of $170,000 to $180,000 (dependent upon experience).
• Performance related annual bonus (target 10% to 20%).

Benefits

• 401K plan and company contributions.
• Competitive healthcare.
• Opportunity to join a growing international organization operating in an attractive and expanding sector.
• Visible leadership role with significant influence across business operations.
• Exposure to executive leadership and international stakeholders.
• Opportunity to lead transformational initiatives, including systems and process improvements.
• Strong longer‑term career development prospects as the business continues its growth trajectory.

Schedule

1 to 2 days per week remote.