Project Finance Analyst
Supervisor: SVP, Sales & Development
Classification: Full-time, exempt
About Cal Solar Inc.:
California Solar Integrators, Inc. (Cal Solar Inc.) is California’s 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. Our clients return again and again due to our deep understanding of new construction, project development, and our vertical integration of engineering and construction teams throughout California.
The Project Finance Analyst 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 position requires close collaboration with sales, estimating, and development teams to manage the pricing, tracking, and fulfillment of project financing offers for customer solar and storage projects. You must currently reside in Los Angeles County.
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
TEAM BUILDING & CULTURE
- Embody and promote the Cal Solar core values and demonstrate those values in interactions with internal and external stakeholders
- Foster open communication, team building, and sharing of best practices amongst all employees, to help create a continuous learning environment that drives team knowledge & preparedness
Key Qualifications & Required Skills/Abilities
- 2-3 years of experience in solar / battery storage project finance (preferred) or similar technical field
- Currently reside in Los Angeles County
- 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
- Bachelors degree from an accredited institution
- Strong organizational skills, able to support multiple concurrent projects
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills/mindset
- Excellent time management skills - ability to meet deadlines, prioritize tasks, and delegate when appropriate
- Confident and capable of holding others accountable
Benefits:
- Competitive salaries
- Health/vision/dental insurance
- 401(k) plan with 6% match
- Paid holidays
- Flexible PTO
The starting annual base pay for this role is between USD $70K - $90K. 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.
Cal Solar, Inc is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
