Chief of Staff (Renewable Energy Development)Piper Maddox is partnered with a leading utility-scale renewable energy developer seeking a highly organized and process-driven professional to support its development organization. This role will serve as the operational backbone of the development team, ensuring projects remain on schedule, stakeholders remain accountable, and critical development milestones are executed efficiently.Our client has established itself as a significant player in the renewable energy sector, developing large-scale solar, storage, and energy infrastructure projects across the United States. As the company continues to expand its pipeline, they are looking for an individual who can bring structure, rigor, and coordination to a fast-paced development environment.Key Responsibilities Act as the central coordinator for the development team, tracking project milestones, deliverables, and action items across a portfolio of utility-scale energy projects. Maintain development schedules, reporting systems, and project tracking tools to provide visibility into project status and upcoming priorities. Coordinate with internal developers, consultants, engineers, environmental specialists, and external stakeholders to ensure deadlines and commitments are met. Identify project risks, bottlenecks, missing deliverables, and schedule conflicts, escalating issues proactively and driving resolution. Review permits, studies, consultant reports, and project documentation to ensure completeness, accuracy, and alignment with development objectives. Support senior development leadership by ensuring projects are progressing according to established processes and development plans. Facilitate communication across multiple workstreams, helping keep teams aligned and accountable throughout the project lifecycle. Requirements Experience within utility-scale renewable energy development, ideally as a Development Manager, Associate Development Manager, Project Manager, or similar role. Strong understanding of renewable energy project development processes, including permitting, environmental review, NEPA, and project milestone management. Exceptional organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable holding stakeholders accountable to commitments and deadlines. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams in a dynamic development environment.

Staff Accountant - Biomass/Biofuels Startup - Oklahoma City, OK Our client is a high-growth cleantech startup developing sustainable solutions that transform biomass into valuable products, advancing the circular economy and decarbonization across multiple industries. As the company enters its next stage of growth, they are looking for a hands-on accounting professional to build scalable financial processes and maintain strong financial controls. This is an exciting opportunity to join a mission-driven organization at an early stage, working closely with leadership to shape the financial infrastructure of a business with real environmental impact. Responsibilities Own the full accounting cycleCash management and reportingPrepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statementsEnsure compliance with GAAP and maintain accurate accounting records and documentationCoordinate and support annual audits, tax filings, and other external reporting requirementsServe as the primary point of contact for external accountants, auditors, tax advisors, and financial service providersDevelop, implement, and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls as the company scalesMonitor financial transactions and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, automation, and reporting accuracyAssist leadership with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial analysisSupport grant reporting, project accounting, or investor reporting as neededEvaluate and implement accounting systems and tools that support growth objectives Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA preferred5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in startups, manufacturing, cleantech, energy, or technology environmentsStrong understanding of GAAP and accounting compliance requirementsDemonstrated experience managing the full accounting cycle, including month-end close, reconciliations, AP/AR, and financial statement preparationExperience supporting audits and working directly with external accountants and auditorsAbility to thrive in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment with evolving prioritiesProven ability to build processes and create structure where formal systems may not yet existStrong attention to detail and commitment to accuracySelf-starter who can work independently with limited oversight while managing multiple prioritiesExperience with Ramp and mainstream accounting platforms (QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage, or similar) preferredStrong communication skills with the ability to partner with both financial and non-financial stakeholders