Chief Financial Officer
Job in
San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, 95199, USA
Listed on 2026-01-27
Listing for:
Franklin Whole Home
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-27
Job specializations:
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Finance & Banking
Financial Manager, Corporate Finance, CFO, Financial Consultant -
Management
Financial Manager, CFO
Job Description & How to Apply Below
WH is a rapidly expanding company determined to become the leader in the global energy home storage system (ESS) industry. Franklin
WH offers whole home energy solutions typically coupled with solar PV systems, bringing households into the modern all-electric future. Though founded by experts in power electronics, BMS and EMS, Franklin
WH is equally focused on energy management software while also providing top level service to our partners and customers. Franklin
WH is expanding its global footprint, relying on an industry leading supply chain. This is an exciting time to be at a fast-growing company in a fast-accelerating industry.
We’re looking for a US-based Chief Financial Officer to join our executive team and help lead FWH through its next phase of global growth. This role combines capital markets leadership, international finance oversight, and strategic business partnership.
You will be responsible for leading the company’s future fundraising, and co-build the future of our finance function, in close collaboration with our EMT.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include:
• Leadership & Organizational Development:
Serve as a strategic thought partner to the EMT and Board. Develop a finance and accounting team, recruit and ensure the finance function is a strategic competency.
• Investor Relations & Communication:
Handle external disclosures and IR management; clearly present the company’s financial status, strategy, and value to investors and the board; establish and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders.
• Act as the primary liaison for US and international investors and financial partners
• Financial Reporting:
Own investor materials, financial models, scenario planning, and board reporting.
• Financial Controls &
Risk Management:
Implement disciplined cost and cash management practices, manage liquidity, and oversee banking infrastructure. Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and risk management standards.
• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):
Responsible for organizing the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts.
Qualifications And Experience
Qualifications and experience include:
• 10+ years of experience in capital strategy, fundraising, and financial leadership, preferably with a background in the renewable energy industry or VC; strong insight into relevant policies and financing dynamics is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in financial, cost, or budget management, including over 5 years of CFO experience in the US.
• Have successfully raised capital from a range of sources, including VCs, strategics, and potentially non-dilutive sources
• Experience in successfully taking a company public (IPO)
• Excellent relationship-building skills with investors and stakeholders.
• Ability to drive strategic initiatives and manage risk effectively
Compensation and Benefits:
Franklin
WH offers a competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and a performance bonus package based on an annual objective achievement. This is a full-time position. Our generous benefits package includes:
• a 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Medical/dental/life/disability program.
• PTO, and sick days.
• Life insurance and long-term disability.
Franklin
WH is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
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