Senior Finance Associate 16806977

HRB; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing represents a well-established renewable energy developer, owner, and operator seeking a Senior Finance Associate in Arlington, VA. The role focuses on financial modeling, due diligence, and deal support across solar and energy storage projects, with hands-on exposure to transaction execution.

Ideal candidates have 2–5+ years in project finance or renewable energy, a finance/Accounting degree, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 2–5+ years of experience in project finance, investment banking, or renewable energy.
• Strong Excel and financial modeling capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain financial models for solar and energy storage projects.
• Support due diligence and transaction execution across financings.
• Assist in structuring project financing (tax equity, debt, and other capital sources).
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders, including investors and lenders.
• Analyze project economics, risks, and expected returns.
• Prepare investor materials, approval documentation, and financial analysis outputs.

Skills

Financial modeling

Excel

Renewable energy experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

Senior Finance Associate

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing is partnered with a well-established renewable energy developer, owner, and operator managing a national portfolio of energy projects. This role offers hands-on exposure to financial modeling, transaction execution, and project-level analysis within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Title: Senior Finance Associate

Compensation: $100K–$120K base + bonus

Location: Arlington, VA (Hybrid)

Position Overview This role supports the execution of renewable energy transactions, with a focus on financial modeling, due diligence, and deal support across solar and storage projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain financial models for solar and energy storage projects
• Support due diligence and transaction execution across financings
• Assist in structuring project financing (tax equity, debt, and other capital sources)
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders, including investors and lenders
• Analyze project economics, risks, and expected returns
• Prepare investor materials, approval documentation, and financial analysis outputs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• 2–5+ years of experience in project finance, investment banking, or renewable energy
• Strong Excel and financial modeling capabilities required
• Required: Renewable energy or infrastructure experience
• Experience supporting transactions, due diligence, or deal execution preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and multitasking skills