Job Title: Director of Project Finance - Utility-Scale Solar & Battery Energy Storage
Location: San Francisco - (USA)
Salary Range: $210,000 - $240,000
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Director of Project Finance to lead the financial structuring and execution of utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects across the United States. This remote role is responsible for securing project funding, managing financial partnerships, and optimizing capital structures to ensure successful project execution.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the financing strategy for utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects, including debt, tax equity, and sponsor equity structures.
- Oversee financial modeling, due diligence, and risk analysis to support investment decisions.
- Negotiate and structure power purchase agreements (PPAs), tax equity investments, and debt financing agreements.
- Develop and maintain relationships with investors, lenders, and financial institutions.
- Collaborate with internal teams, including development, legal, and engineering, to align financial strategies with project objectives.
- Monitor and analyze market trends, regulatory changes, and policy developments impacting renewable energy finance.
- Drive financial optimization and innovation in capital structuring to enhance project returns.
- Ensure compliance with all financial and regulatory requirements at the federal, state, and local levels.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field (Master's degree or MBA preferred).
- 7+ years of experience in project finance, investment banking, or renewable energy finance.
- Proven track record in structuring and closing large-scale renewable energy transactions.
- Strong understanding of tax equity financing, debt structures, and energy market regulations.
- Excellent financial modeling, analytical, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple transactions and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication and leadership abilities to drive financial success.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary ($210,000 - $240,000) with potential performance-based incentives.
- Opportunity to shape the financial strategy of industry-leading renewable energy projects.
- Collaborative and mission-driven team dedicated to sustainability and innovation.
- Flexible remote work structure with travel opportunities.