Director - Structured Finance

The Company Cypress Creek Renewables is powering a sustainable future, one project at a time. We develop, finance, own and operate utility-scale and distributed solar and storage projects across the country. Fostering a diverse group of innovative thinkers from all backgrounds, Cypress people are drawn to work in a purpose-driven organization. We hope you will join us. The Role We are seeking a talented and highly motivated Director to lead the execution of a variety of financing and deal structures, including transactions at the project, portfolio, and corporate levels, and spanning debt, tax equity, cash equity and M&A transactions. We are a lean and flat team; accordingly, the Director will sit at the leading edge of multiple facets of the clean energy industry, rapidly develop a deep well of knowledge and industry contacts, earn competitive pay, manage and mentor junior teammates, and generally serve as an influential leader within one of the nation's most active solar and storage developers. The desired location for this role is in our San Francisco, CA office, where colleagues work on a hybrid in-office/work from home schedule. Responsibilities Own all aspects of the financial models for CCR project financing transactions, from portfolios of community solar projects to solar and storage projects at the 300+ megawatt scale Serve as commercial lead for negotiations with external counterparties on financing transactions Originate new relationships with financing parties across the tax equity, debt and cash equity landscape for the company, and serve as the face of CCR to many industry participants at conferences and as the senior CCR representative on transactions Work with other company leaders to develop market entry, power marketing, and financing strategies for CCR's growing and dynamic pipeline Create (and lead) presentations and other materials for key stakeholders including our Investment Committee, our Board of Directors, and external financing parties Manage internal and external project diligence workstreams and transaction timelines Manage, mentor and provide guidance to analysts and associates on our team Work closely with CCR's Capital Markets & M&A colleagues to review and execute opportunities for new corporate financings and project M&A Be comfortable working independently, but also collaboratively with various subject matter experts (internal and external) to manage substantive issues around tax, accounting, financing, structuring, development, and legal considerations that impact transactions in solar and battery storage project finance Desired Qualifications and Experiences BA/BS degree (MBA or other relevant graduate degrees welcome) 7-10?years of finance experience required, with at least 5 years of working in the renewable energy industry Substantive and demonstrable experience with tax equity structures utilized in the solar industry Strong credit, financial analysis, quantitative, and modeling skills Self-motivated with a high level of initiative, accountability, and comfort working independently as needed Ability to work well with multiple teams across functions and offices throughout the U.S. Excellent communication and presentation skills (verbal & written) and ability to think on feet to defend positions and decisions Attention to detail & organizational skills, including the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and deliver results under tight deadlines Unimpeachable ethics & integrity Desire to contribute professionally and personally to a dynamic and motivated team dedicated to making solar more competitive by optimizing the capital stack, and to have fun doing it Solution-driven, proactive and innovative Embrace and live by the mission and values of Cypress Creek Renewables Please submit a resume and brief cover letter through this job posting outlining your background and interest in the position. Submissions without cover letters will not be considered. Compensation: The salary range for the position is $190,000-$210,000 plus bonus and benefits. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. A note to Recruiting Agencies Cypress Creek Renewables Human Resources team does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies. The Human Resources team coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. We do not accept resumes from third-party recruiters unless authorized by the Human Resources team and if a signed agreement is in place. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered property of CCR and we are not responsible for any related fees. All communication related to recruiting partnerships should ONLY be directed to the Human Resources team. Cypress Creek Renewables is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and values diversity, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr