Manager/Senior Manager Project Finance

About US Solar

US Solar is a developer, owner, operator, and financier of solar and solar + storage projects, with a focus on emerging state markets, community solar programs, distributed generation and small-scale utility projects nationwide.

US Solar is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe diverse teams and diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes and breakthrough thinking, which are differentiators in any business and fundamental to our long-term success.

Position Description

US Solar is seeking a Project Finance Manager or Senior Manager in its Arlington, VA, Minneapolis, MN, Chicago, IL or Denver, CO office who will lead and drive the financings of a pipeline of community solar, battery storage and small-scale utility solar projects. The finance group is responsible for interfacing with external tax equity and debt investors active in solar and storage financing. The position will lead all aspects of these activities, including, but not limited to, maintaining strategic lender and tax equity relationships, evaluating financing options and partners, negotiating term sheets and transaction docs with outside parties, and leading the overall financing process. The position requires the individual to work collaboratively across functional teams at US Solar and communicate effectively. This position includes analysis of new state markets and project types/programs. This is a great opportunity for an emerging leader in clean energy to enter a high-growth solar company with an entrepreneurial work environment. This position will provide exposure to all aspects of solar/storage project finance and interact frequently with external and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

· Maintain key lender and tax equity relationships

· Evaluate potential financing structures, partners and the terms/economics

· Lead the upfront term sheet and subsequent transaction negotiation with tax equity/debt financing partners

· Lead the due diligence and financing closing process with external providers

· Oversee colleagues that manage financial models and optimize project values

· Evaluate M&A opportunities across different markets for the company

· Provide forecasting for project finance activity for the solar business

· Coordinate with the development, operations, legal and origination teams to advance early and late-stage development opportunities

· Oversee pricing and modeling for RFP and customer opportunities

Core Proficiencies:

· Leadership qualities with strong communication capabilities

· Self-motivated and driven to exceed expectations

· Excellent analytical skills with strong working knowledge of finance/business concepts

· Able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

· Detail-oriented with excellent organization

· Completes work in a timely and professional manner

· Effective working individually as well as with a team

· Able to react quickly and problem-solve in quickly-changing environment

· Experience working with both internal and external stakeholders

Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, engineering, or math related field preferred

· 5+ years work experience after undergraduate degree required

· Experience in a similar role with transaction experience in solar or renewables required

· Experience with project finance Excel models and financial statements

· Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint

· Knowledge of and passion for the solar marketplace, technology, and industry

· Ability to interface with outside lawyers, consultants, engineers and other stakeholders required

· Ability to travel when necessary