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.