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Director, Finance and Strategy

panthalassa
Portland, Oregon
Full Time
Posted November 25, 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, financing waterfalls, and sensitivities
  • Generate data visualizations to simplify complex market dynamics
  • Conduct market research to size TAMs, benchmark costs, and monitor deals in data-center and energy markets
  • Manage investor and partner pipelines, draft updates, and track engagement
  • Prepare briefing documents, Q&A, and follow-up materials for meetings
  • Build and maintain relationships with strategic partners and stakeholders
  • Participate in external meetings, conferences, and events to represent the company and build relationships

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 (a plus), and investor-grade presentation skills.
  • Demonstrated extreme ownership and comfort working with tight deadlines, ambiguous data, and senior-level scrutiny.
  • Exceptional written communication skills able to condense complex ideas into clear bullets and headlines, with the ability to adapt communication style for various audiences.
  • Based in Portland, Oregon, or willing 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 USD depending on experience
Equity in the company
Flexible paid time off
Health insurance (100% paid for full-time employees, partners, and dependents) - gold level PPO plan
Dental insurance (100% paid for full-time employees, partners, and dependents)
Vision insurance (100% paid for full-time employees, partners, and dependents)
Disability insurance (100% paid for long-term financial support if disabled)
Ability to contribute to tax-advantaged accounts including 401(k), health FSA, and dependent care FSA
Relocation assistance to Portland, OR

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