Position: Director of Project Finance
Department: Finance
Location: Dallas
Status:
Exempt Non-Exempt
Company Overview:
Leeward Renewable Energy (“LRE”) is an established developer, builder, owner, and operator of renewable energy projects in the U.S. with an existing portfolio of 26 wind, solar, and battery storage projects across nine states totaling 2,400 MW of installed capacity. LRE’s strategic plan will enable its rapid growth in the utility-scale wind, solar, and battery storage markets through the development of its substantial project pipeline and acquisitions. LRE is backed by the strength of the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) balance sheet and LRE’s world-class human capital.
Job Summary:
The Director of Finance is responsible for structuring tax equity, debt and other project financings for large-scale wind, solar and battery energy storage projects, both repowering and greenfield. The position will report to the Senior Vice President, Finance.
Essential Functions:
Responsible for managing modelling of financing transactions and partnerships
Collaborate on optimal financing structure for individual projects and portfolios of projects
Manages and coordinates due diligence efforts for potential investors
Negotiates documentation for financing transactions
Coordinates with other internal groups (legal, tax, accounting, ESG, development and construction) as relevant for a financing transaction
Maintains and expands relationships with lenders and investors
Manages handoff process between project finance, operations and asset management and optimizes transaction efficiency
Supports asset management in preparing ongoing analysis and reporting for lenders, investors and management
Supports project development and acquisition efforts by partnering with other company business units (origination, development, operations, legal) to internalize financing conditions and requirements into company processes
Training of staff as needed
Qualifications:
Minimum 7 years of experience in project financing for renewables
Strong understanding of tax as it relates to tax equity financing
Experience in leading the origination and execution of renewables financings
Knowledge and experience in US renewables market
Team player who enjoys working in an entrepreneurial atmosphere
Bachelor’s Degree in finance, business, engineering, or other technical discipline; MBA/MS a plus
Physical Demands:
Position will require sitting for long periods of time as well as occasionally lifting up to twenty-pound boxes.
Leeward Management Services, LLC is committed to employing a diverse workforce, and provides equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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