Senior Manager of Project Finance

OneEnergy; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks PTO per year

Paid parental leave

401(k) matching retirement plan

Life insurance

Wellness incentives

Volunteer time off

Job summary

OneEnergy Renewables is seeking a Senior Manager, Project Finance to turn our development pipeline into operating solar and storage assets. You will own financial models, structure debt and tax equity, and collaborate with lenders, tax equity investors, and project investors from screening to close.

This hands-on role requires 6+ years in financial leadership in energy or related fields, advanced modeling, and a proven record closing debt and tax equity transactions under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics, preferably with an MBA or CPA.
• 6+ years in progressively responsible financial leadership roles in renewable energy, infrastructure, real estate development, construction, or related industry, including hands-on experience closing construction and/or term debt and tax equity transactions.
• A track record of closing transactions under tight deadlines and managing diligence with lenders, investors, counsel and advisors.
• Advanced financial modeling expertise.
• Preferred: Experience financing community solar, distributed generation or battery storage projects; tax credit transfers and hybrid tax equity structures.
• Strong written and verbal communication, able to present to all levels of the organization and outside financing parties.
• Experience using generative AI and automation to streamline financial modeling, diligence and reporting with appropriate human review.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, structure, negotiate, and close project financings including construction, warehouse, term debt, and tax equity.
• Develop and maintain relationships with tax equity investors, lenders, project investors, and others.
• Manage due diligence processes.
• Own integrity of project finance models from early screening through investment committee decisions.
• Review and validate project development and delivery expense forecasts and project cash requirements.
• Enhance cross-functional workstreams supporting modeling and approvals.
• Improve systems to increase quality, efficiency, and scalability.
• Prepare materials for project and corporate stakeholders.

Skills

Financial leadership

Lender communications

Strategic project finance

Advanced financial modeling

Ownership mindset

Communication (written & verbal)

AI in financial modeling

Education

Finance/Accounting/Economics degree

MBA or CPA

Job description

About OneEnergy Renewables

OneEnergy is a privately held Public Benefit Corporation on a mission is to make clean energy the #1 source of electricity for consumers and utilities. We develop solar energy and battery energy storage solution projects across the United States in community solar, distributed generation, and large utility scale project segments. Our diverse project pipeline, multiple locations across the US, and unique multidisciplined team sets us apart.

OneEnergy is a privately held Public Benefit Corporation on a mission is to make clean energy the #1 source of electricity for consumers and utilities. We develop solar energy and battery energy storage solution projects across the United States in community solar, distributed generation, and large utility scale project segments. Our diverse project pipeline, multiple locations across the US, and unique multidisciplined team sets us apart.

We are a dynamic and innovative renewable energy company dedicated to developing and deploying utility scale solar and community solar facilities. We are committed to excellence, collaboration, and driving positive change in our industry.

About The Role

As Senior Manager, Project Finance, you will lead the financings that turn our development pipeline into operating solar and storage assets: construction and warehouse debt, term debt and tax equity. You will own the financial models behind our investment committee decisions, work directly with lenders, tax equity investors and project investors, and lead a team. This is a hands-on, high-ownership seat. You will see opportunities from first screening through financial close.

What You\'ll Do

• Initiate, structure, negotiate, and close project financings, including construction debt, warehouse debt, term debt, and tax equity.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with financing parties, including tax equity investors, lenders, project investors, and others.
• Manage due diligence processes.
• Own the integrity of project finance models, from early-stage opportunity identification through investment committee decisions.
• Review and validate the integrity of project development and delivery expense forecasts, and collaborate with corporate finance and accounting functions to project out cash requirements and inflows accurately.
• Enhance and maintain cross-functional workstreams in support of project finance modeling and investment committee approval requests.
• Take initiative to continuously improve systems and processes to achieve greater quality, effectiveness, efficiency, and scalability in all work product.
• Promote knowledge transfer and training with respect to tax equity outlook, financial market considerations, and project finance strategies
• Prepare presentation materials for project and corporate stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics, preferably with an MBA or CPA.
• 6+ years experience in progressively responsible financial leadership roles in the renewable energy, infrastructure, real estate development, construction, or related industry, including hands-on experience closing construction and/or term debt and tax equity transactions.
• A record of closing transactions under tight deadlines and managing diligence with lenders, investors, counsel and advisors.
• Advanced financial modeling expertise.
• Preferred: Experience financing community solar, distributed generation or battery storage projects; experience with tax credit transfers and hybrid tax equity structures.
• Strong written and verbal communication, with the ability to work and present effectively at every level of the organization and with outside financing parties.
• Practical experience using generative AI and automation to streamline financial modeling, diligence and financial reporting, while keeping appropriate human review and controls over outputs.
• High standards for organization, attention to detail, accuracy and efficiency, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Highly motivated, results-oriented, self-starter, quick learner, and possesses a strong sense of ownership.
• Ability to be proactive, flexible, and to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment with tight schedules and competing deadlines.
• Passion for utilizing technology to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of department’s work product.
• Strong problem solving and creative skills.
• Must have a "roll up your sleeves and let's get the job done right" type attitude.
• Demonstrated qualities of integrity, credibility, and professional responsibility.
• A willingness to contribute to our culture which thrives on building trust and holding one another accountable.

Location

• Seattle office preferred, open to Madison, Boulder, or Portland offices.

Compensation Ranges

• Seattle, WA: $155,000-$215,000
• Boulder, CO or Portland, OR: $145,000-$200,000
• Madison, WI: $130,000-$180,000

OneEnergy’s compensation packages are dependent on an array of factors including, but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, geographic location, and other organizational needs. We provide generous paid time off (six weeks/year), paid parental leave, and an impactful volunteer time off program. We offer robust employee benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, 401(k) matching retirement plan, life insurance, wellness incentives, and more.

We recognize an equitable energy transition requires the participation of diverse communities, groups, and institutions. OneEnergy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.