Senior Director Operations Finance and Business Partnering

About OPAL Fuels
OPAL Fuels (Nasdaq: OPAL) is a leader in the capture and conversion of biogas into low carbon intensity RNG and renewable electricity. OPAL Fuels is also a leader in the marketing and distribution of RNG to heavy duty trucking and other hard to de-carbonize industrial sectors. For additional information, and to learn more about OPAL Fuels and how it is leading the effort to capture North America’s naturally occurring methane and decarbonize the economy, please visit www.opalfuels.com.
 
Position Summary
 We are hiring for a Senior Director, Operations Finance & Business Partnering with at least 12 years of experience to work in our Finance Planning & Analysis department. This position reports to  the SVP Business, Financial Planning & Analysis and will be located in our White Plains, New York headquarters.
The Senior Director, Operations Finance & Business Partnering will serve as a strategic partner to the Business Segment Leadership, driving financial performance and decision-making through data-driven insights. This role will be overseeing budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, financial modeling, and strategic analysis for the organization. The ideal candidate has a strong background in the energy sector, deep financial acumen, and experience leading high-performing teams in dynamic, capital-intensive environments.
 
Duties and Responsibilities

• Revenues ~$200 million; Adjusted EBITDA ~$110 million; 16 RNG Plants  
• Strategic Financial Leadership:
  • Lead the development and execution of the company’s financial planning processes, including annual budgeting, long-range plans, and monthly/quarterly forecasting.
  • Partner with business segment leadership to shape financial strategy aligned with corporate goals, energy market dynamics, and regulatory landscapes.
  • Provide forward-looking financial analysis and modeling to support strategic investments, capital projects, and risk management.
• Business & Operational Support:
  • Collaborate with business unit leaders to develop and analyze financial performance, operational KPIs, and scenario planning.
  • Drive cross-functional initiatives to improve profitability, cash flow, and capital efficiency.
  • Monitor energy market trends, commodity prices, and regulatory changes to assess financial impact and recommend proactive measures.
• Reporting & Analysis:
  • Deliver timely and accurate financial reporting and business intelligence to executive leadership and the Board of Directors.
  • Improve FP&A processes, tools, and systems to enhance forecasting accuracy, transparency, and agility.
  • Provide insights and reporting to support investor relations and stakeholder communications.

Qualifications and Skills
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• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required, MBA, CPA, or CFA designation preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, including at least 5 years in a senior FP&A role.
• Finance Transformation and implementation of Anaplan and ERP solution, i.e. NetSuite
• Prior experience in the energy sector (e.g., utilities, renewables, oil & gas, infrastructure).
• Proven ability to support executive decision-making with complex financial and strategic analysis.
• Strong command of financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and capital planning.
• Deep understanding of the energy sector’s regulatory, capital, and operational dynamics.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Expertise in financial systems (e.g. Oracle, Hyperion, Anaplan) and advanced Excel skills.
• Strategic thinker with a detail-oriented mindset.
• Influential leader with the ability to drive change and inspire teams.
• High integrity, accountability, and commitment to excellence.

Work Hours and Arrangements: Monday – Friday; standard business hours. Hybrid in office 3 days a week required.
 
Physical Requirements: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Position requires substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers as necessary. Employee is required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading. Must be able to remain in a stationary position for an extended period.
 
Job Type: Full-time
 
Pay: The range for this role is anticipated to be $190,000- $200,000 annually with bonus for eligible positions. Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting.  The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.
 
Benefits: 

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• 401(k) plus Matching Contributions
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral Bonus
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Ten Paid Holidays

OPAL Fuels LLC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

OPAL Fuels does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters or agencies without a current signed agreement and written confirmation specifying the roles for which submissions are authorized. Any resumes submitted without an agreement and authorization will be considered the property of OPAL Fuels.