Director, Finance

GTI Energy has an exciting opportunity to bring on a Director of Finance to lead financial planning, performance management, and strategic decision support across the organization. This role serves as a key finance leader responsible for translating GTI Energy’s strategic priorities into actionable financial plans while ensuring strong financial discipline, operational efficiency, and compliance.

The Director of Finance combines forward-looking strategy (FP&A, investment analysis, modeling) with s
trong operational execution (close oversight, reporting, controls, and audit readiness). This role partners closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to drive business performance, optimize resource allocation, and enhance organizational decision-making.

GTI Energy offers a competitive total rewards package including health coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

The position will be based in the Chicagoland area at the GTI Energy Headquarters. We offer a hybrid/core work week, where employees are remote Mondays and Fridays, and required to be on-site Tuesday through Thursday.

• Serve as a strategic financial advisor to executive leadership
  , influencing key business decisions and long-term direction
• Lead the development of long-range financial plans
  , aligning investment strategy with GTI’s mission and growth objectives
• Support enterprise-wide resource allocation
  , funding strategies, and prioritization of strategic initiatives
• Evaluate program economics, portfolio performance, and ROI
  , including grant-funded and DOE-related programs
• Provide forward-looking insights on financial risks and opportunities
  , including scenario planning and sensitivity analysis

• Own the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts
  , ensuring alignment across all business units
• Lead monthly and quarterly financial performance reviews with executive stakeholders
• Provide robust variance analysis
  , identifying drivers and recommending corrective actions
• Develop and enhance financial models, dashboards, and KPIs to improve visibility into performance
• Monitor cost structures, margins, utilization, and labor economics to optimize financial outcomes

• Oversee timely, accurate, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting
  , including income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow
• Partner with Accounting to ensure a disciplined and efficient close process
  , including clear ownership and accountability
• Develop board-level and executive reporting packages focused on key business drivers and performance trends
• Ensure data integrity, system alignment, and reporting consistency across FP&A and Accounting platforms

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), and applicable regulatory requirements
• Partner with Accounting leadership to maintain a strong internal control environment and audit-ready processes
• Oversee the development and enforcement of financial policies, procedures, and governance frameworks
• Act as a key liaison to external auditors and audit committees
  , supporting audits and driving timely resolution of findings
• Proactively identify and mitigate financial, compliance, and operational risks

• Identify and execute cost optimization initiatives
  , balancing efficiency with program delivery and impact
• Drive finance transformation initiatives
  , including automation, standardization, and process redesign (e.g., Project Mint)
• Improve forecast accuracy, reporting speed, and scalability of finance operations
• Analyze headcount, capacity, and cost structures to inform staffing and resourcing decisions (aligned with your org redesign work)

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing FP&A and finance business partnering team
• Establish clear accountability frameworks, performance expectations, and development plans
• Build a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and strong…