Tiana Hood, CPA

Guide solar acquisition strategy and manage existing solar assets, to optimize total portfolio value. Analyze valuation assumptions for potential acquisitions, identify financial risks, and partner with engineers to quantify technological risks to make recommendations on acquisition price and optimal deal structure. Manage financial closings for acquisitions and financings. Oversee all financial and operating activities for solar portfolio including debt and equity compliance, financial reporting, annual audits and tax returns, as well as operational reporting.

Performed at the level of CFO with jurisdiction over the Americas region including the US, Canada, Brazil, and Mexico. Conducted financial due diligence for solar projects submitted for approval to the Global Development Committee with a focus on providing insightful data to the Global CFO. Coordinated with development and construction teams to ensure acquisitions were closed on time and within budget. Directed accounting and finance team of five in the execution of 11 annual audits and tax returns, IFRS and US GAAP consolidated financial reports, FP&A, and working capital management processes for more than 100 legal entities.

Senior-level position functioning as both finance and accounting manager with responsibility for working cross-functionally with marketing, sales, and supply chain managers to shape the strategic vision.

Created accounting and finance infrastructure to facilitate explosive growth from 1 to 250+ franchise and corporately owned locations. Led a high-energy accounting team of 10 in a fast-paced start-up environment, building momentum and motivation throughout extremely demanding conditions, and driving team to achieve ambitious results.

Auditing and Forensic Accounting Specialization

Studies focused on Financial & Business Analysis, Econometrics and Cost Benefits Analysis.