Director of Project Finance
Commercial Solar
Locations
Los Angeles if preferred
or the San Rafael, or San Diego Offices
M-F in office position in one of the three locations
The company is a leading commercial renewable energy design-build partner for new construction and retrofit projects. The company is the premier provider for solar and battery storage systems for real estate portfolio owners, real estate developers, architects, third party system owners and general contractors of multi-family and commercial projects throughout California.
Summary Description: The Director of Project Finance
t will play a pivotal role in managing our project financing offering and financing partner interaction. This role requires a blend of analytical, project management and organizational skills. The Project Finance Analyst will collaborate closely with the sales, estimating, and development teams to manage the pricing, tracking and fulfillment of project financing offers for customer solar and storage projects.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
·Support the sales teams by managing the pricing, tracking and fulfillment of project financing offers for solar and storage projects
·Manage workflow and interactions with financing partners for financing offers
·Organize and manage the intake process for project related information in collaboration with the sales and estimating teams
·Catalog and maintain the company’s database of financing partners, offers and historical information
·Develop and build indicative pricing financial models for commercial solar and battery storage projects
·Collaborate with and manage project finance consultants for advanced financial modeling projects
·Prepare and present financial analysis and information to the company’s leadership team
·Track and manage transactions including financial and construction documents with financing partners
Requirements
Key Qualifications & Required Skills/Abilities
·Five plus years experience in solar / battery storage project finance (preferred) or similar technical field
·Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with VBA / macro development experience
·Experience using solar project finance (PPA/lease) Excel models
·Familiarity with contracting vehicles and experience with legal negotiations (preferred)
·Knowledge and understanding of grid-tied solar PV Systems and other renewable energy technologies
·Familiarity with Salesforce CRM and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
·Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy in documentation and data management
·Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
·Strong organizational skills, able to support multiple concurrent projects
Benefits
The starting annual base pay $160K-$175K. The actual base is dependent upon many factors, such as: location, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
Benefits:
Competitive salaries, Health/vision/dental insurance, 401(k) plan with 6% match, Paid holidays, and Flexible PTO.
Recruiter on this role:
Carina Whitham: Carina@WhithamGroup.com
