Senior vice president, capital markets project finance - dg solar company

This is a remote position.

Department

Finance

Reports to

Chief Financial Officer

Base salary

$240,000 – $260,000

Bonus

Annual bonus opportunity

Overview

Our client is a fast-growing developer, owner and operator of community solar, distributed generation and energy storage assets in the US. They are hiring a Senior Vice President to lead capital formation, structured finance, investment underwriting, capital allocation and financial planning. Reporting to the CFO, you will build and execute the financing strategies that fund the company's next stage of growth.

Key responsibilities

• Capital markets and capital formation
• Project and portfolio capitalisation strategy
• Project underwriting and investment analysis
• Financial modelling and sensitivity analysis
• Investment Committee leadership
• Financial planning and analysis
• Structured finance and transaction execution
• Cross-functional and executive partnership
• Team leadership and function development

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Engineering or a related field. MBA, CFA, CPA or another relevant advanced degree or credential preferred. At least 15 years of progressive experience in capital markets, project finance, structured finance, infrastructure investing, investment banking, renewable energy finance, private equity, corporate finance or a related field. Significant experience in renewable energy, power, infrastructure or distributed generation strongly preferred. A track record of raising and structuring capital for solar, community solar, energy storage, independent power or comparable infrastructure assets. Direct experience with several forms of capital, such as project debt, corporate debt, tax equity, preferred equity, private credit, joint ventures, growth equity or structured capital. Proven ability to judge project and portfolio readiness for financing. Advanced experience underwriting projects and evaluating risk-adjusted returns. Expert understanding of project, portfolio and enterprise financial models, with the ability to modify them and run sensitivity, scenario and downside analysis. Experience presenting investment or financing recommendations to an Investment Committee, Board, executive team, lenders or institutional investors. Strong understanding of renewable energy tax incentives, project revenue structures, financing documentation and capital-provider requirements. Proven ability to lead and develop FP&A, investment, financial analysis or transaction teams. Experience in a growth-stage, entrepreneurial or private-capital-backed business preferred.