Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Location

Vancouver, BC preferred. Exceptional candidates across North America will also be considered.

Industry: Alternative Energy / Hydrogen Infrastructure & Technology Reports to: Chief Executive Officer About Our Client: Our client develops, finances, and deploys hydrogen and low-carbon energy projects across Western Canada. They operate at the intersection of advanced clean-energy technology, complex project delivery, and long-term infrastructure financing. As they expand their portfolio, they are seeking a CFO who can architect the financial engine that supports commercial scale.

The Role

Our client is looking for a strategic, execution-driven Chief Financial Officer with deep project financing experience—ideally within renewable energy, hydrogen, clean tech, utilities, infrastructure, or adjacent capital-intensive sectors. You will oversee all aspects of corporate finance, project capital structuring, investor relations, risk, forecasting, and financial operations for a fast-scaling energy company.

You will be a key executive partner in evaluating new projects, negotiating financing instruments, and building long-term financial resilience. The CFO will travel regularly throughout North America to project locations and partner sites; a genuine enjoyment of travel is important for long-term success in this role.

What Great Looks Like: You are a seasoned finance leader who has: Successfully structured and closed large-scale project financing deals (debt, equity, blended, government funding, and alternative structures). Led financial strategy for organizations with complex capital stacks and multi-year development cycles.





Comfort operating in early-growth environments while maintaining discipline and clarity in financial operations. Strong fluency in the economics of energy infrastructure: project feasibility, IRR, NPV, payback models, CAPEX/OPEX modelling, government incentives, and risk mitigation. A calm, steady executive presence with the ability to communicate clearly to technical, commercial, and board stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

- Strategic Financial Leadership Own our client's long-term financial strategy, forecasting, and capital planning. Partner with the CEO, COO, and project teams to evaluate new energy projects and determine financial viability. Build and lead a high-performing finance team as the company grows.
- Project Financing & Capital Structuring Lead negotiation, structuring, and execution of project financing including: Senior debt Tax equity (if applicable) Infrastructure funds Government financing programs (e.g., SDTC, NRCan, CleanBC) Public–private partnerships Vendor financing / equipment financing Build financial models for large-scale hydrogen/energy projects and present scenarios to executive leadership and the board.
- Corporate Finance & Treasury Optimize capital structure, liquidity, and cash flow as the project pipeline expands. Manage banking relationships, investor reporting, and financial risk. Oversee working capital, financial controls, insurance, and audit processes.




- Board & Investor Relations Prepare board packages, financial roadmaps, and strategic updates. Support capital raising (equity or debt) and maintain investor confidence through consistent communication.
- Financial Operations & Governance Build scalable processes, systems, and KPIs across finance, accounting, and reporting. Oversee compliance with BC, Canadian, and sector-specific regulatory requirements. Establish processes that support rapid company growth while ensuring accuracy and control. Experience We're Looking For: Must-Have: 12–20 years progressive financial leadership, including at least 5 years in a CFO, VP Finance, or equivalent role. Extensive experience in project financing within energy, infrastructure, utilities, renewables, hydrogen, industrials, or capital-intensive technology. Proven track record raising or structuring $50M–$500M project capital packages. Advanced financial modelling skills tailored to infrastructure and long-term assets. Experience navigating government funding, grants, and incentives. Preferred Qualifications: CPA, CFA, MBA, or equivalent designation. Experience scaling a growth-stage or mid-market clean technology company. Experience with engineering-driven businesses or EPC project structures. Familiarity with hydrogen production, storage, distribution, or alternative energy systems. Leadership & Culture Fit: Strategic thinker with a calm, executive presence. Values transparency, collaboration, and disciplined execution. Comfortable building structure in an entrepreneurial environment. Effective communicator who can translate financial complexity into explicit decisio

📌 Chief Financial Officer (Vancouver)
🏢 Meda Agency
📍 Vancouver