Senior Asset Manager

Ecotal; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days of Paid Time Off

401(k) Match

Wellness stipend

Generous parental leave

Job summary

A renewable energy company is seeking a Senior Asset Manager in Durham, NC, to oversee portfolios of solar and storage assets. This role ensures operational integrity while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders. The ideal candidate has 3-6 years of experience in the energy sector, a relevant bachelor's degree, and a collaborative mindset. Benefits include 15 days of Paid Time Off, a 401(k) match, and wellness stipends with a hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in solar or renewable energy.
• Strong knowledge of energy financing structures.
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management of portfolios of solar/storage assets.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Monitor assigned fleet KPIs and enhance performance.

Skills

Asset management in solar

Financial analysis

Strong communication

Project management

Data analysis

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Physics, Engineering

Tools

Excel

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Asset Manager who will be responsible for leading and managing designated portfolios of solar/storage assets within our Fleet division. This role plays a pivotal part in ensuring the long-term value and day-to-day performance of designated operating assets, and is at the intersection of operational, regulatory, financial, commercial, risk management, legal and investor matters in our Fleet. The ideal candidate will come with a passion for clean energy; have growth, value creation and proactive learning mindset; have a finance or engineering background as well as a familiarity with solar/storage. Prior asset management experience in solar or other energy field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as the subject matter expert and primary owner of your projects, with a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of their operations, maintenance, and revenue performance. Oversee operational performance, identify creative improvement opportunities, and review/approve O&M work orders.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with landowners, regulators, and internal divisions.
• Ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory obligations, maintaining the highest standards of operational integrity.
• Work with the corresponding Fund Manager to review financial budgets, waterfall and investor distribution models, and support analyses of financial structures and returns, including tax equity buyouts and refinancings.
• Review and approve ongoing financial transactions to ensure alignment with company goals and stakeholder expectations.
• Monitor and manage assigned fleet KPIs, driving process and system improvements to enhance performance.
• Lead and coordinate the onboarding of placed-in-service assets with construction, O&M, and other teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Continuously refine and scale asset management processes and systems to support the growth of the fleet.
• Lead value creation and organizational transformation initiatives to optimize portfolio performance.

Education & Experience Required

• 3–6 years of experience in the solar, renewable energy or energy industry, ideally in asset management.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Physics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of energy financing structures and renewable energy operations.
• Highly collaborative team player with a proactive, action-oriented mindset.
• Strong attention to detail, with exceptional analytical and organizational skills.
• Proven experience in professional communication with external stakeholders.
• Skilled in extracting, summarizing, and analyzing large datasets, including information within contracts.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and a familiarity with financial and accounting systems.
• Willingness to travel domestically 10–25% of the time.

Location

CCR’s Asheville, NC, or Durham, NC, New York, NYC office with a hybrid schedule of 3 days in the office per week.

• 15 days of Paid Time Off, accrual up to 20 days, 11 observed holidays.
• 401(k) Match
• Wellness stipend, family planning stipend, and generous parental leave