Vice President, Project Finance

Description

• Manage tax equity and debt financings for utility-scale renewable energy projects, from initial commercial target-setting to investor outreach, project marketing, bid analysis, counterparty selection, and negotiation of term sheets and definitive agreements.
• Review financial models (Microsoft Excel), validate assumptions, and suggest changes to deal structures that meet investor requirements and optimize sponsor economics. Collaborate with internal teams and outside consultants to refine assumptions and provide supporting analysis for investor discussions.
• Analyze prospective investor bids and present findings to senior management, including evaluation of sponsor economics, transaction structure, risk allocation, and key commercial issues.
• Lead deal negotiations and document review, coordinating the internal deal team and due diligence process.

Requirements

• Willingness to travel up to 10%.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical problem solver who approaches obstacles as challenges.
• Creative thinker who values innovation.
• This position requires periodic travel for meetings, trainings, and/or site visits. Employees are expected to be able to make necessary travel arrangements, which may include securing a method of payment for travel-related expenses (e.g., through company booking tools or reimbursement processes) and possession of a valid Driver’s license.
• Minimum of 5 years of direct professional experience with project-level tax equity and debt transactions in the renewable energy industry.
• Ability to foster cohesive teamwork that delivers best-in-class service to clients.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage competing demands and follow through on deliverables with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).
• Professional presence with strong presentation skills.
• Strong understanding of financial models, particularly features specific to tax equity partnership transactions, including capital accounting, flip date and DRO reversal date calculations, PAYGOs, and downside underwriting scenarios.
• Demonstrated history of effectively leading project finance deal teams, showing proactivity and ownership over work scope.
• Proven ability to develop creative solutions to issues that arise during negotiations.

Benefits

• Base and bonus commensurate with experience
• Benefits Offered: comprehensive high-deductible health plans, dental and vision insurance plans, short-term and long-term disability, group life insurance, 401(k) corporate matching, flexible spending arrangements, company paid parking and cell phone, fitness and wellness corporate discounts
• Training, strategies, and tools to support your personal and professional growth
• Ongoing support and guidance such as on-the-job learning, hands-on experience, and mentorship
• Responsible Paid Time Off plus standard company holidays
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to our local communities
• A mission-driven, energetic environment that supports and encourages our people to do their best work every day.
• Team atmosphere of diverse professionals committed to making an impact as an organization
• Exceptional benefits such as medical and dental; 401(k) with corporate match

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance