Job description
Solar power is the largest source of new energy in the world. Raptor Maps is a fast-growing, venture-backed, MIT-born climate tech startup that is building software to enable the solar energy industry to scale. We have the leading platform for remotely managed solar operations, and our mission is to make solar asset management and O&M dramatically simpler through better data, automation, and the integration of robotics. We serve tens of thousands of solar sites around the world with a dedicated and passionate team committed to having impact through work and advancing the renewable energy economy.
Our mission is groundbreaking, and we need great people to make it happen. Join us in building the digital backbone of a stronger, more scalable solar industry! ☀️
We are seeking a Strategic Finance Manager to amplify the impact of the finance organization across Raptor Maps. This highly visible, individual contributor role partners directly with the CFO on strategic initiatives, operational improvements, and special projects. Approximately 75% of your time will be spent on high-leverage, nonrecurring work, and 25% on recurring financial activities.
The ideal candidate is adaptable, proactive, and execution-oriented. You are equally comfortable querying data, building financial models, preparing board materials, and driving cross-functional projects from start to finish. You thrive in ambiguity, balance detail with big-picture thinking, and communicate with clarity and influence at all levels of the organization.
This role is an exceptional opportunity for someone aspiring to a future CFO, VP Finance, or other strategic leadership role. You’ll gain unmatched exposure to executive decision-making and cross-functional leaders while driving initiatives that directly impact company growth and industry transformation.
Responsibilities
- Drive Strategic Priorities: Define and execute initiatives in partnership with the CFO that strengthen the company’s financial foundation and long-term growth.
- Lead High-Impact Projects: Partner with Sales, Customer Success, and Product teams to develop tools, processes, and automation that accelerate revenue growth, improve customer outcomes, and support operational scale.
- Support Financial Planning: Contribute to budgeting, rolling forecasting, and long-range planning, ensuring alignment between strategy, execution, and financial outcomes.
- Build Visibility: Design and implement dashboards that give executives and the board real-time insights into financial and operational KPIs, enabling faster, more informed decisions.
- Elevate Communications: Prepare materials for the board, investors, lenders and leadership team that distill complex data into clear narratives, highlighting risks, opportunities, and strategic recommendations.
Qualifications
- 5+ years in finance, consulting, investment banking, private equity or strategic/operational roles, including at least 2 years in a high-growth or scaling company.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing materials for executives or investors.
- Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects and deliver measurable results.
- Familiarity with accounting principles; hands-on execution experience not required.
- Proficiency using Excel and SQL (or other coding/business intelligence tools).
$140,000 - $185,000 a year
Compensation at Raptor Maps for eligible roles consists of a base salary, equity, and benefits. The base salary is just one part of the overall compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of stock options. In addition, we offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, life coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan, professional development resources, and unlimited PTO. Please note that benefits may vary based on your location and are subject to change
All Raptor Maps Team Members Have 🚀
✔️ Complete ownership and accountability over their role and success in the team.
✔️ Transparency into the operations of the rest of the company and are expected to be transparent and communicate honestly and effectively.
✔️ A sense of urgency. We are tackling a global problem, working in a fast-paced industry, and building a once in a lifetime company at Raptor Maps.
Benefits 🎉
- Remote-first working model (free to work anywhere in lower 48 states unless otherwise noted for role)
- Competitive compensation including equity package
- Paid travel for in-person off sites and team get togethers (quarterly)
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance
- Unlimited paid time off (that we encourage you to use!)
- 401(k) with multiple low-fee options
- Desk budget
- Monthly Lunch & Learns plus plenty of DoorDash credit
- Amazing team members that tend to love memes, pets, solar, and being active
Our Values 🧡
Be Ready to Ride. Raptors are fiercely collaborative and driven by a shared vision: audacious impact. We go the extra mile. We don’t shy away from hard work; we embrace it. Be ready for any opportunity that comes your way, and seize it! We do the needful for each other and our customers, no matter what.
Show, Don’t Tell. Raptors utilize data as our bedrock and build from first principles. We challenge the status quo by continuing to test, learn, and iterate. Because of this we default to action over agonizing. We love new ideas and encourage every Raptor to showcase their data-backed hypothesis.
Build Something Customers Need. We relentlessly build what matters most — game-changing products that deliver high-impact value to our customers. We’re built for action. We take customer needs (which implies they can’t live without) and translate them into solutions that accelerate their success. When our customers scale, Raptor Maps scales.
Be Resourceful. Raptors actively break down barriers, unlock creative problem solving, and thrive in the fast lane. While we plan for the long-term, Raptor Maps works on the hours and days timescale. Utilizing an “explore every option” mindset to solve problems is part of our DNA and maintains our startup edge in a rapidly changing world. We choose to be efficient and resourceful which enables out of the box thinking.
Be Direct, Be Kind. Raptors value the single source of truth both in our product and our day-to-day work. We default to giving explanations for changes and to sharing knowledge in public forums. Choosing to speak up while being mindful of people with a different background than you, is valued and appreciated. Do what is right for the customers and for each other. Mistakes happen, we are all learning together.
Appreciate the Planet. Raptors embrace our role as pioneers in the solar revolution. Our passion extends beyond modules and megawatts. We are working to protect the world for now and for future generations. We crave sunshine, and prioritize being active adventurers of the planet because we know there is no Planet B.
There’s no such thing as a ‘perfect’ candidate. However you identify, and whatever your background, we encourage you to apply if you’re excited about this role and the future of solar.
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