Director, FP&A
Remote
Full Time
Senior Manager/Supervisor
Overview
esVolta, LP is a leading developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale energy storage projects across North America. We are at the forefront of the fast-growing battery energy storage market, and our projects are helping to transition the nation’s electric grid to a cleaner and more reliable future. Our storage projects provide major utilities with a multitude of important services including reliable fast-ramping capacity, energy and ancillary grid services including renewable energy integration support.
esVolta is independently owned, and we are among the largest players in the US energy storage sector with about 2.0 GWh of projects in operation or construction, and 25+ GWh in the development pipeline.
We are headquartered in Newport Beach, California, with employees in multiple regions across the U.S. Our diverse management team has many decades of experience in the renewable energy, utility, and independent power sectors. esVolta is an innovative industry leader in development, design, construction, financing, and management of utility scale energy storage projects.
At esVolta, every employee makes an impact on the company’s growth and profitability, every day. We have a fast-paced, high-performance and team-oriented culture. We value quality of life and flexibility for our employees and strive to help our team members achieve their career goals.
About The Role
We are seeking individuals to join as Director of FP&A to join our finance organization. This role is central to how we plan, analyze, and invest in our battery storage business – translating complex operational and market dynamics into financial insights that drive decision-making at all levels of the organization. The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of progressive corporate finance experience, hands-on experience with implementation and integration of planning tools, and the ability to drive high-impact projects from concept through execution.
This is a role for a finance professional who is energized by building, comfortable operating without a large team beneath them, and who thrives at the intersection of finance, technology, and strategy. The Director will report to the company’s Senior Director of Financial Planning & Analysis.
Core Responsibilities
Skills & Qualifications
Compensation, Location & Benefits
The actual salary and bonus offered will depend on the specific skills and experience of the selected candidate.
This position is classified as remote within the continental United States (international work is not permitted); however, periodic travel to company offices, project sites or other meeting locations may be required on an as-needed basis.
esVolta, LP is a leading developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale energy storage projects across North America. We are at the forefront of the fast-growing battery energy storage market, and our projects are helping to transition the nation’s electric grid to a cleaner and more reliable future. Our storage projects provide major utilities with a multitude of important services including reliable fast-ramping capacity, energy and ancillary grid services including renewable energy integration support.
esVolta is independently owned, and we are among the largest players in the US energy storage sector with about 2.0 GWh of projects in operation or construction, and 25+ GWh in the development pipeline.
We are headquartered in Newport Beach, California, with employees in multiple regions across the U.S. Our diverse management team has many decades of experience in the renewable energy, utility, and independent power sectors. esVolta is an innovative industry leader in development, design, construction, financing, and management of utility scale energy storage projects.
At esVolta, every employee makes an impact on the company’s growth and profitability, every day. We have a fast-paced, high-performance and team-oriented culture. We value quality of life and flexibility for our employees and strive to help our team members achieve their career goals.
About The Role
We are seeking individuals to join as Director of FP&A to join our finance organization. This role is central to how we plan, analyze, and invest in our battery storage business – translating complex operational and market dynamics into financial insights that drive decision-making at all levels of the organization. The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of progressive corporate finance experience, hands-on experience with implementation and integration of planning tools, and the ability to drive high-impact projects from concept through execution.
This is a role for a finance professional who is energized by building, comfortable operating without a large team beneath them, and who thrives at the intersection of finance, technology, and strategy. The Director will report to the company’s Senior Director of Financial Planning & Analysis.
Core Responsibilities
- Financial Planning & Analysis
- Lead the company's financial planning processes — including annual budgeting and long-range business planning, monthly forecasting — with an understanding of battery storage operations and development
- Review and maintain complex financial models that capture the full lifecycle economics of battery storage assets, from development and construction through operations, with a good understanding of tax equity and project financing model structures, to support project planning and capital optimization
- Prepare and deliver timely, accurate, and actionable financial reporting at varying levels, from department-level reporting to executive leadership and board reporting, owning the financial narrative and understanding the detail behind it
- Partner directly with operations, commercial, and development teams to build corporate- and project-level financial models that support investment decisions and executive-level business decisions, connecting rigorous financial analysis to strategic priorities across the portfolio
- Drive high-priority strategic projects, including but not limited to, tax equity and project finance analysis, capital planning scenario modeling, benchmarking analysis, portfolio and enterprise valuation analysis
- Drive process improvement initiatives, identifying inefficiencies in financial planning and reporting and implementing solutions that increase speed, accuracy, and scalability of financial planning and reporting as the business grows
- Present to executive and board-level audiences with clarity, concision and confidence, backed by deep expertise and firsthand command of the numbers
- FP&A Technology Leadership
- Lead the hands-on evaluation and end-to-end implementation of planning tools and reporting infrastructure — from standardizing requirements to configuring workflows to managing UAT and execution
- Oversee and maintain integrations between FP&A systems and upstream operational and commercial data sources including ERP, Asset Lifecycle Management, ETRM and CRM platforms, ensuring data accuracy and scalability
- Own data migration, systems integration, and go-live execution, applying prior implementation experience to anticipate risk and maintain financial data integrity throughout system transitions
- Establish governance frameworks, data standards, and system administration protocols that support long-term platform scalability and financial controls
Skills & Qualifications
- 7-10+ years of progressive corporate finance experience, with meaningful tenure in FP&A roles.
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience leading FP&A or finance technology implementations, including EPM/CPM platforms such as Anaplan, Planful, Adaptive, or Oracle EPBCS.
- Hands-on experience building and maintaining complex PowerBI backend data models, connecting to enterprise data sources such as ERP systems, and building dashboard visuals.
- Proven track record driving complex, cross-functional special projects or strategic initiatives from initiation through delivery as a direct contributor.
- Advanced financial modeling skills with hands-on experience in project finance, capital budgeting, and long-range planning.
- Strong communication skills, written and verbal, with experience presenting to C-suite and board-level audiences.
- Direct experience in battery storage, renewables, or broader energy sector strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with battery storage commercial structures, tax equity structures, project finance, and development-stage asset economics preferred.
- MBA, CFA, or CPA designation preferred.
- Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth finance organization
- Demonstrated ability to use AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Harvey) to improve efficiency, quality, and responsiveness of work, while applying sound judgment and appropriate oversight.
Compensation, Location & Benefits
The actual salary and bonus offered will depend on the specific skills and experience of the selected candidate.
| $175,000 | 25% |
- 401(k) program with 6% match
- Monthly cell phone stipend
- Medical, dental and vision care benefits
- 20 vacation days, 5 sick days and 9 observed holidays
This position is classified as remote within the continental United States (international work is not permitted); however, periodic travel to company offices, project sites or other meeting locations may be required on an as-needed basis.
esVolta is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We celebrate all forms of diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. However you identify or whatever your path here, we encourage you to apply. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
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