VP, Financial Strategy & Operations

On-site Requirement: Hybrid

Office Location: Omaha NE

Position Type: Full Time

Reporting To: CEO

Summary:

We are seeking a visionary Vice President of Financial Strategy & Operations to lead our financial operations long-range strategic planning and commercialization-stage decision-making as we scale a breakthrough in American biomanufacturing. This executive will be a key partner to the CEO and senior leadership team responsible for building a world-class finance function that fuels the companys growth strengthens the organizations competitive advantage and accelerates the mission to reshape U.S. chemical manufacturing.

This is a rare opportunity to join a high-momentum innovation-driven organization at a pivotal inflection point. The VP will own FP&A accounting treasury capital strategy investor relations and quantitative evaluation of all market project and partnership opportunities. This leader will also serve as the architect for future project financing fundraising and commercialization modelingdirectly influencing the trajectory of our science our market expansion and our sustainability impact.

If you excel at building financial engines from the ground up thrive in fast-paced environments and want to drive transformational change in U.S. manufacturing wed love to meet you.

Company Description:

This opportunity is with an organization that is pioneering a new era of American-made chemicals. The companys work strengthens national supply chains reinvests in rural America and materially advances the U.S. bioeconomy.

As we accelerate toward commercialization youll join a team driven by innovation rigorous science and the belief that the future of chemical manufacturing should be renewable resilient and rooted in American agriculture.

In this role you will have the opportunity to:
Financial Leadership & Infrastructure

• Build and oversee a best-in-class finance functionincluding FP&A accounting treasury capital management and financial reporting.
• Maintain and continuously improve all financial systems models statements and performance forecasting.
• Manage third-party accounting partners and ensure accurate compliant and audit-ready grant and financial reporting.

Capital Strategy Fundraising & Investor Relations

• Develop and execute strategies for project financing including debt equity and hybrid capital.
• Lead future fundraising efforts partnering closely with the CEO to secure capital for commercial deployment.
• Maintain strong relationships with investors financial institutions lenders and external stakeholders.
• Serve as a primary financial voice to the Board of Directors preparing board materials and quarterly/annual financial updates.

Strategic Planning Growth & Commercialization

• Conduct financial diligence for new markets M&A opportunities strategic partnerships and commercial initiatives.
• Build and refine financial models that guide long-term strategy capital allocation and value creation.
• Partner with Sustainability and Business Development to quantify articulate and validate value proposition.
• Lead financial structuring and negotiation of offtake agreements and commercial contracts to support revenue generation and de-risk large-scale projects.
• Monitor and mitigate financial risks across all aspects of the business.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Partnership

• Work closely with the CEO and executive team to evaluate new opportunities and drive company-wide strategic priorities.
• Partner with Legal and BD to structure joint ventures alliances and complex commercial agreements.
• Ensure all financial decisions align with broader company objectives commercialization milestones and sustainability goals.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics or related field; advanced degree or MBA preferred.
• Proven track record (10 years) in senior finance leadership roles within high-growth industries such as biotech cleantech advanced manufacturing energy or industrial technology.
• Experience in corporate strategy investment banking private equity venture capital or project finance strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success in building and leading financial operations including FP&A modeling treasury accounting and investor relations.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to present complex information to executives boards and external partners.
• Strong relationship-builder with a collaborative entrepreneurial approach and the ability to influence at all levels.
• Thrives in a fast-paced startup environment; hands-on proactive and comfortable navigating ambiguity.
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives manage competing priorities and represent the company externally.

Culture Fit Requirements:

• Mission-driven with a passion for reshaping American manufacturing
• High integrity strong analytical mindset and strategic thinking
• Entrepreneurial adaptable and energized by building from 0
• Collaborative partner who elevates teams and inspires trust
• Strong commercial instincts paired with long-term vision

Base Salary: Starting at $150000-$275000 (depending on skills and experience)

Bonus: Eligible for bonus opportunities

Benefits: Medical vision dental 401K PTO etc.

This role offers an attractive base salary with a noteworthy bonus opportunity. If you are a talented finance leader looking for an exciting new challenge please apply with your resume to .

RC Consulting Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Required Experience:

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