Director of Project Finance

Opportunity

Adapture Renewables, Inc. is on a mission to be a leader in this new era of sustainable energy. Drawing upon an extensive knowledge base, we develop, finance, engineer, build, own, and operate high quality utility-scale photovoltaic projects and battery energy storage projects. Our Project Finance team is looking for a talented Director of Project Finance to help support the efforts of our fast-growing company. Adapture Renewables is owned by KIRKBI Climate – the Kirk Kristiansen family’s private holding and investment company founded to build a sustainable future for the LEGO^® brand through generations.

Overview

The Director of Project Finance will assume responsibility for a number of primary Project Finance functions, including management and execution of tax equity and debt transactions, reviewing and approving analysis supporting of M&A and development decision-making and managing internal reporting responsibilities.  The candidate will be based near our Bay Area home office.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead the process of structuring, negotiating and closing project financings, including tax equity and debt transactions.
• Responsible for independently managing execution of diligence components of project finance and M&A transaction processes.
• Review and approve valuation models and resulting analysis considering the economic merits and risks associated with new project acquisitions and greenfield opportunities.
• Collaborate with in-house engineers, developers, and accounting professionals to maintain appropriate assumptions for project models.
• Create and verify accuracy of investment memos, investor presentations and project summaries.
• Develop and maintain project finance related intelligence (tax law and prevailing tax equity terms, property and sales tax information,).
• Support the Asset Management team with ongoing operating reports and draw requests.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or related field. Advanced degree a plus.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in a renewable energy project finance role.
• Demonstrated ability to work with complex financial models in Excel.
• Experience with tax equity and/or term debt transactions in renewables sector.
• Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Possesses self-starter qualities with the ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Demonstrated ability to manage at least one analyst-level direct report
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and prioritize several concurrent tasks in a fast-paced environment. Ability to constructively identify and articulate when there are priority conflicts.
• Role will require occasional travel for in-person investor and lender meetings and major industry conferences.

Benefits Package

• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Competitive health, vision, and dental benefits
• Attractive personal time off and company holiday package
• Hybrid work policy
• Salary commensurate with experience

Note

Qualified candidates only. No search firms. Adapture Renewables, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity.