Project Finance Manager / Senior Manager 16806982

HRB; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing is partnering with a well-established renewable energy developer, owner, and operator to recruit a Sr. Manager for project finance in Arlington, VA.

The role focuses on leading transactions from origination through close, coordinating with leadership, lenders, and investors to optimize structure and terms. The candidate will drive financial modeling, deal valuation, and cross-functional collaboration with development, legal, and operations teams, while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 5–10+ years of experience in project finance or renewable energy.
• Proven track record leading and closing financing transactions.
• Strong financial modeling and deal structuring experience.
• Renewable energy experience.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead project finance transactions from origination through close.
• Structure and negotiate financing agreements with tax equity and debt partners.
• Manage relationships with investors, lenders, and strategic partners.
• Oversee financial modeling, valuation, and transaction analysis.
• Support strategic decision-making across the project portfolio.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with development, legal, and operations teams.
• Mentor and support junior team members as appropriate.

Skills

Project finance experience

Renewable energy

Financial modeling

Deal structuring

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Job description

Project Finance Manager / Senior Manager 16806982

• Arlington, VA

Project Finance Manager / Senior Manager

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing is partnered with a well-established renewable energy developer, owner, and operator managing a national portfolio of energy projects. This position will play a key role in negotiating and closing project financings while partnering closely with leadership, lenders, and investors. It’s an excellent opportunity for someone seeking a highly visible, strategic role with broad exposure across a growing clean energy platform.

Title: Sr. Manager, Project Finance

Compensation: $130K–$160K base + bonus

Location: Arlington, VA (Hybrid)

Position Overview

This is a senior, deal-facing role responsible for leading project finance transactions from structuring through execution, while partnering closely with internal leadership and external capital providers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project finance transactions from origination through close
• Structure and negotiate financing agreements with tax equity and debt partners
• Manage relationships with investors, lenders, and strategic partners
• Oversee financial modeling, valuation, and transaction analysis
• Support strategic decision-making across the project portfolio
• Collaborate cross-functionally with development, legal, and operations teams
• Mentor and support junior team members as appropriate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• 5–10+ years of experience in project finance or renewable energy
• Proven track record leading and closing financing transactions
• Strong financial modeling and deal structuring experience
• Required: Renewable energy experience
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

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