Job Details

Overview

The Director of Project Finance will assume responsibility for a number of primary Project Finance functions, including management and execution of tax equity and debt transactions, reviewing and approving analysis supporting M&A and development decision-making, and managing internal reporting responsibilities. The candidate will be based near our Bay Area home office.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead the process of structuring, negotiating and closing project financings, including tax equity and debt transactions.
• Independently manage execution of diligence components of project finance and M&A transaction processes.
• Review and approve valuation models and resulting analysis considering the economic merits and risks associated with new project acquisitions and greenfield opportunities.
• Collaborate with in-house engineers, developers, and accounting professionals to maintain appropriate assumptions for project models.
• Create and verify accuracy of investment memos, investor presentations and project summaries.
• Develop and maintain project finance related intelligence (tax law and prevailing tax equity terms, property and sales tax information).
• Support the Asset Management team with ongoing operating reports and draw requests.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or related field. Advanced degree a plus.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in a renewable energy project finance role.
• Demonstrated ability to work with complex financial models in Excel.
• Experience with tax equity and/or term debt transactions in renewables sector.
• Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Possesses self-starter qualities with the ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Demonstrated ability to manage at least one analyst-level direct report.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and prioritize several concurrent tasks in a fast-paced environment. Ability to constructively identify and articulate when there are priority conflicts.
• Role will require occasional travel for in-person investor and lender meetings and major industry conferences.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Competitive health, vision, and dental benefits
• Attractive personal time off and company holiday package
• Hybrid work policy
• Salary commensurate with experience

Note: Qualified candidates only. No search firms. Adapture Renewables, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity.