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Maximo is an AI-enabled field robotics venture incubated within The AES Corporation, built to transform how utility scale solar projects are constructed. By deploying a fleet of intelligent robots in the field, Maximo is redefining installation speed, safety, and delivery certainty at a time when time to power is critical. Our technology combines robotics, AI-based vision, and advanced systems to bring physical intelligence to real world construction environments, enabling solar projects to be delivered faster and more predictably at scale.
As Maximo's Head of Finance you will be required to manage both strategic and tactical elements of Maximo's financial operations. This includes capital planning and investor relations (including with Maximo's largest shareholder, the AES Corporation), debt (to include fleet and asset financing) and equity fundraising. The Head of Finance will also lead FP&A and cash management processes to include short and long term forecasting, management reporting, and commercial finance, and work closely with the AES Corp team for accounting and tax support.
Key stakeholders include:

• Maximo's CEO
• The rest of Maximo's senior leadership team (COO, CCO, CTO, etc.)
• Representatives from AES Corp
• Future investors who ultimately join the Maximo board of directors

Key First-Year Deliverables include:

• Establishing reliable processes for active forecasting and management reporting, to include active cash management that can scale with growth and a Maximo finance team
• Refresh the Maximo capital plan
• Participating in closing Maximo's next fundraising round with its first non-AES/outside investors
• Develop unit economics and commercial decision support processes

Key responsibilities
The Head of Finance will be the senior finance leader for Maximo and will report to the CEO. The role will lead the development of financial recommendations, establish finance processes and standards, and drive execution of approved plans. The Head of Finance will work closely with the Maximo leadership team and relevant AES corporate functions, including treasury, accounting, tax, legal, and procurement.
Lead the development and execution of Maximo's capital plan in partnership with the CEO, Maximo leadership team, board and applicable AES stakeholders. Own the financial analysis, models, materials, diligence process and day-to-day coordination of financing activities.
Identify and quantify cost and margin opportunities, establish financial targets, and partner with operational leaders to implement and track improvement initiatives.
Define Maximo's finance systems and process roadmap and lead implementation, leveraging AES platforms and shared services where appropriate.
This is a highly hands-on role. Initially, the Head of Finance will personally perform significant modeling, forecasting, reporting and transaction work while building the team and infrastructure required to support scale.
Qualifications:

• Experience: 10+ years of financial leadership experience, preferably in a startup or high-growth environment.

• Skills: Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and business analysis skills; hands-on experience managing cash flow and fundraising processes.

• Strategic Thinker: Ability to develop and implement financial strategies in line with business goals.

• Problem Solver: Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.

• Tech-Savvy: Familiarity with financial tools and software, and the ability to set up financial systems in a startup environment.

• Leadership: Ability to grow and lead the finance team as the company scales.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. An MBA, CFA, or CPA is a plus.

Personal Attributes:

• Entrepreneurial Mindset: Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving startup environment with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.

• Detail-Oriented: Keen attention to detail with strong organizational skills.

• Collaborative: Ability to work cross-functionally with other departments and advise the executive team.

• Adaptable: Comfortable with ambiguity and able to pivot as the business evolves.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.
The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $183,000 and $238,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position also includes annual bonus and long term compensation. The benefits offered for this position are: medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, 401(k) eligibility, and paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
Apply by clicking the application link below and submitting your information. The deadline to apply for this role is 09/25/2026