Manager, Strategic Finance at AMP: AI-Powered Sortation for Waste and Recycling — Louisville, CO

AMP is applying AI-powered sortation at scale to modernize the world's recycling infrastructure and maximize the value in waste. AMP gives waste and recycling leaders the power to harness AI to reduce labor costs, increase resource recovery, and deliver more reliable operations. With hundreds of deployments across North America, Asia, and Europe, AMP's technology offers a transformational solution to waste sortation and changes the fundamental economics of recycling.

Headquartered in Louisville, Colorado, the Denver Post and BuiltIn Colorado have recognized AMP as one of the state's top workplaces. AMP has operations and career opportunities outside of Atlanta, Cleveland, Portsmouth, Virginia, and Europe. We're fostering an environment where passionate individuals can grow and create impact. We seek unconventional thinkers to join our mission to enable a world without waste; at AMP, your contributions have meaning and can spur change. With backing from top-tier investors and national recognition including North American Cleantech Company of the Year, we're always seeking ways to better our operations, raising the bar on innovation, and looking to collaborate and improve in what we do. Learn more at AMPSortation.com.

AMP is hiring a Manager, Strategic Finance reporting to the SVP, Finance. This position is based in Louisville, Colorado, with an expectation of working from AMP headquarters 2–3 days per week

Position Summary:

AMP is seeking a Manager, Strategic Finance to partner closely with the SVP, Finance and CFO on the company's most important strategic, financing, and capital allocation decisions. This role will play a central part in shaping AMP's long-term growth strategy, capital planning, fundraising activities, and strategic transactions.

This position reports to the SVP, Finance and is based in Louisville, Colorado, with an expectation of working from AMP headquarters 2–3 days per week.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategy & Capital Planning

Own and maintain AMP's integrated long-range corporate financial model and capital plan Develop scenario analyses and decision frameworks to support executive leadership and Board decision-making Evaluate strategic growth initiatives, capital allocation opportunities, and investment priorities Support development of corporate strategy through market analysis, competitive assessment, and business case evaluation

Corporate Fundraising & Board Engagement

Support equity, debt, and strategic fundraising initiatives from preparation through execution Develop investor presentations, financial materials, and supporting analyses Manage fundraising diligence processes, including coordination of data rooms and information requests Help maintain relationships with investors, lenders, and strategic partners Assist in preparing Board materials and strategic updates

Project Finance & Capital Markets

Support the structuring and execution of project financing transactions Develop project-level financial models, financing structures, and capital stack analyses Evaluate financing alternatives and optimize capital deployment strategies Assist in managing relationships with lenders, financing partners, and external advisors

M&A and Strategic Initiatives

Evaluate acquisition, partnership, and strategic investment opportunities Build valuation models and decision frameworks Conduct market, competitive, and strategic analyses Support diligence and transaction execution.

New Business Models & Growth Opportunities

Develop economic models and risk-return frameworks for new growth initiatives. Assess financing requirements and capital strategies for strategic expansion opportunities Support commercialization and scaling strategies for new business lines

Core Competencies

Decision-Grade Analytics Internal Decision Support External Materials Development Transaction Execution

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Qualifications

Required

5-10 years of experience in strategic finance, investment banking, private equity, project finance, corporate development, corporate finance, consulting, or a similarly analytical role Advanced financial modeling and valuation experience. Strong understanding of corporate finance, capital structure, valuation methodologies, and financial statement analysis. Excellent attention to detail Innate intellectual curiosity (you are comfortable asking questions and taking the initiative to dig into variances). Ability to work productively in a fast-paced environment. Critical thinking prowess, with a keen ability to draw insights from raw data and deliver concise, actionable findings tailored to different management levels.

Preferred

Experience developing materials for investors, lenders, Board members, or executive leadership. Experience in climate technology, industrial technology, infrastructure, manufacturing, renewable energy, or related sectors. Transaction experience involving fundraising, project finance, M&A, structured finance, or strategic partnerships.

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field; Advanced degree like an MBA a plus

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Working Location(s):

Louisville, Colorado (Hybrid – expected in office 2–3 days per week).

Travel Requirements:

None

AMP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Applicants who identify with a historically underrepresented group are encouraged to apply

Other duties:

Salary & Compensation Information: $145,000 - $165,000 per year

Equity Grant: The candidate selected for this role will be recommended for a stock option grant commensurate with the position and the candidate's qualifications.

Benefits Information:

Medical - The company covers up 78% to 100% of the premium for Cigna medical healthcare plans depending on the selection. Employees pay the difference in premium if they select a more expensive plan. Up to 75% for dependents. Dental, Vision, Short- and Long-Term Disability Life Insurance: The company covers the cost of Basic Life / AD&D 1 x Salary, option to purchase additional through New York Life Benefits start the day you start HSA Eligible Health Plans, Employer Monthly Contributions on Dependent and Individual Plans 401(k) retirement plan (non-matching) FTO - Flexible Time Off 6 Accrued Sick Days Eight (8) paid holidays