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Director, Finance and Strategy

panthalassa
Portland, Oregon
Full Time
Posted October 23, 2025
$250k - $320k
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Job Description

The role involves translating advanced renewable ocean technology into compelling financial and strategic narratives, conducting market research, building financial models, and supporting business development efforts to bring innovative clean energy solutions to market.

Key Responsibilities

  • Create compelling narratives and visual presentations for strategic and financial communication.
  • Develop and maintain financial models, including unit economics and financing waterfalls.
  • Generate data visualizations to simplify complex market data and insights.
  • Conduct market research to size TAMs, benchmark costs, and monitor deals in data-center and energy markets.
  • Manage investor and partner engagement through pipeline coordination, email updates, and relationship building.
  • Prepare briefing documents, meeting materials, and follow-up actions for executive and external meetings.

Requirements

  • Five or more years of experience in venture capital, investment banking, high-growth infrastructure or energy tech startups, project-finance advisory, strategy consulting, or similar fields.
  • Expert-level proficiency in Excel, including advanced formulas and macros is a plus.
  • Exceptional written communication skills capable of condensing complex ideas into clear bullets and headlines, and adapting communication style for various audiences.
  • Demonstrated extreme ownership and comfort working under tight deadlines, with ambiguous data, and under senior-level scrutiny.
  • Willingness to be based in Portland, Oregon, or to relocate or travel at least part-time, with relocation assistance provided.
  • Willingness to work non-standard hours, including evenings and weekends, to meet aggressive goals that may span multiple time zones.
  • Ability to travel on short notice to meetings and conferences.

Benefits & Perks

Cash compensation of 250,000 - 320,000 depending on experience
Equity in the company
Flexible paid time off
Health insurance (100% paid for full-time employees, partners, and dependents)
Dental insurance (33% paid by the company for employees, 100% for partners and dependents)
Vision insurance (100% paid by the company for employees, partners, and dependents)
Disability insurance (100% paid by the company)
Ability to contribute to tax-advantaged accounts including 401(k), health FSA, and dependent care FSA
Relocation assistance

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