Finance & Operations Lead

Role:

We’re scaling rapidly from pilots into multi-site deployment and are hiring a Finance & Operations Lead to help reshape the energy industry by converting idle oil and gas wells into gravity-based energy storage. In this high-impact role, you’ll own financial planning, forecasting, and deployment-level economics
, translating operational activity into clear insights that inform executive and board decisions. You’ll partner directly with the CEO on strategic planning, fundraising, and business operations
, while overseeing an external accounting firm to ensure accurate, audit-ready financials.

This role also carries end-to-end ownership of $6.4M in awarded grant reimbursements
, corporate compliance, and core people operations, ensuring Renewell scales with financial discipline and regulatory rigor. You’ll work with modern tools (Quick Books Online, Gusto, Ramp, Carta) and step into a clear growth path as Renewell expands multi-site deployments — a rare opportunity to build the financial backbone of a venture-backed climate tech company at an inflection point.

• Own and continuously refine Renewell’s financial model
  , including deployment-level unit economics, capital planning, and investor-facing analyses.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
  , providing clear insight into actuals vs. plan.
• Maintain a 13-week cash flow forecast and longer-range runway scenarios to support capital allocation and fundraising decisions.
• Partner directly with the CEO on board materials, fundraising diligence, and strategic planning, translating operational complexity into financial clarity.

• Oversee the external accounting firm to ensure accurate, timely, and audit-ready financials, including monthly close and reconciliations.
• Own internal financial controls across accounts payable (AP), expenses, and reimbursements
  , leveraging Ramp (online payment platform) and vendor workflows.
• Maintain equity records and compliance in Carta (online equity management platform), including option grants and cap table support.
• Coordinate with CPAs on tax filings, reviews, and audits
  , serving as Renewell’s primary internal point of contact.

• Own end-to-end management of $6.4M+ in awarded grants
  , including reimbursement strategy, documentation, and agency interactions.
• Prepare and submit grant reimbursement applications
  , gathering payroll data, invoices, and engineering time logs.
• Maintain audit-ready grant documentation and ensure timely, accurate submissions with minimal rework.
• Track and manage Renewell’s corporate compliance calendar
  , including entity filings, board governance requirements, and 401(k) testing.

• Run payroll and benefits administration through Gusto (online payroll and benefits platform); liaise with benefits brokers and providers.
• Lead onboarding and offboarding
  , including systems access, compliance paperwork, and process documentation.
• Maintain employee handbook and HR policies; ensure compliance with state and federal employment regulations
  .
• Support company culture through all-hands, team events, and offsites as the team scales.

• Lead or support cross-functional projects related to systems upgrades, process improvements, compliance clean-up, or operational scaling.
• 3–5 years of experience in finance, business operations, or accounting, ideally within a product-driven, capital-intensive, or field-operational environment (energy, industrials, agriculture, or startups).
• Strong foundation in financial planning, forecasting, and cash flow analysis
  , with the ability to translate data into strategic insight.
• Experience overseeing external accounting partners and maintaining financial rigor without needing to do all transactional work personally.
• Hands‑on familiarity with Quick Books Online, Gusto, Ramp, and Carta (or equivalent tools).
• High judgment, ownership mindset, and comfort operating with ambiguity in a fast‑moving startup environment.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive — able to manage complex workflows while keeping an eye on…