Commercial Transaction Manager

Mickelson & Company; Sioux Falls (SD); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 210 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Mickelson & Company, a boutique advisory firm focused on tax-motivated capital solutions, seeks a Commercial Transaction Manager (Associate or Director) to lead end-to-end tax credit transfer financings and related project financings for clean energy projects.

You will manage a team, perform financial modeling, due diligence, and deal execution while coordinating with developers, lawyers, and advisors to drive transactions through closing.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in law, corporate finance, project finance, investment banking, commercial banking, private equity, or developer roles.
• Advanced financial modeling expertise including forecasting, valuation, and scenario analysis.

Responsabilités

• Lead end-to-end transaction processes: manage tax credit transfer financings and sales, coordinate underwriting, negotiate term sheets and definitive documents, and drive deals through approval and closing.
• Oversee and review complex project finance models used for valuation, return analysis, sensitivities, and lender/investor cases.
• Perform detailed due diligence and support deal execution, coordinating with internal teams and external advisors.
• Lead, manage, and mentor the renewable energy finance team, setting standards for project management, modeling, analysis, and transaction execution.
• Cultivate relationships with investors, project developers, advisors, lawyers, and other stakeholders to support transactions.
• Contribute to overall company strategy and resource allocation, including support to Railroad and Advisory teams.
• Create and present reports for senior leadership; assist with development of marketing documents and approaches.

Connaissances

Financial modeling

Project finance

Due diligence

Team management

Communication

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Formation

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/economics/engineering

Juris Doctor (JD) preferred

Outils

Excel

Description du poste

About the Firm

Founded in 2005, Mickelson & Company is a boutique advisory firm with a focus on bespoke, tax-motivated capital solutions. We specialize in the monetization of federal and state tax credits for the railroad and renewable energy industries. We are experiencing exciting growth opportunities and would like to expand our staff of structured finance professionals.

Commercial Transaction Manager (Associate or Director level role)

The Commercial Transaction Manager will lead the project management, structuring, analysis, due diligence, and closing of tax credit transfer and other project financings for clean energy projects. Manage and oversee a team of Associates and Analysts performing financial modeling, analysis, and due diligence for the portfolio. The role will report to the Vice President of Renewables and works closely with external developers, renewable energy companies, legal, audit, and consulting firms to provide support throughout the transaction lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end transaction processes: manage tax credit transfer financings and sales, coordinate underwriting, negotiate term sheets and definitive documents, and drive deals through approval and closing
• Oversee and review complex project finance models used for valuation, return analysis, sensitivities, and lender/investor cases, ensuring accuracy and bankability of key assumptions
• Perform detailed due diligence and support deal execution, working cross-functionally with internal teams and external advisors to evaluate data rooms, transaction terms and project documentation, identifying key risks and drivers.
• Lead, manage, and mentor the renewable energy finance team, setting standards for project management, modeling, analysis, and transaction execution
• Cultivate relationships with investors, project developers, advisors, lawyers, and other stakeholders to support transactions and advance company objectives
• Contribute to overall company strategy and resource allocation, including providing support to the Railroad and Advisory teams
• Create and present reports and materials for senior leadership
• Assist with the development of marketing documents and approach
• Continuously improve company processes, models, and tools to drive accuracy, efficiency, and insight across the firm
• Other duties as assigned

Required skills:

• 7+ years of experience in law, corporate finance, project finance, investment banking, commercial banking, private equity, or developer roles
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, engineering, or related field; JD preferred
• Advanced financial modeling expertise, including forecasting, valuation, and scenario analysis, with the ability to build dynamic and scalable models in Excel
• Experience in negotiating and processing transactions at a law firm, in private practice or investment banking preferred
• Lateral thinker, ability to move quickly and decisively
• Exceptional attention to detail and analytical rigor, ensuring accuracy and quality
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and respectfully in a team-oriented environment

Location:

• Sioux Falls with occasional travel, primarily for industry conferences, partner meetings, and site visits that support business development and relationship management.

Compensation

Highly competitive