Manager, Project Finance

About UsSolar Landscape is a groundbreaking renewable energy company on a mission to make solar power affordable and accessible to all.

Solar Landscape partners with commercial real estate companies to develop, install and operate large rooftop solar installations. Households in the surrounding communities can subscribe to receive solar power at a guaranteed discount. This innovative model – community solar – is providing solar power to the two-thirds of Americans that cannot otherwise access it.

Solar Landscape is growing fast. Doubling in size year after year, we are looking for the best and brightest to drive our next phase of growth. We’re made up of thought leaders, thinkers, dreamers, doers. We are insightful, driven, rebellious, fun, and we are better together. Our diverse and unique backgrounds are all given a voice and seat at the table to help make real change for the communities we serve.

For more about Solar Landscape, visit www.solarlandscape.com.

About The RoleWe are currently seeking an experienced Project Funding Manager to join our Corporate Finance team at Solar Landscape! Reporting to the Director of Financial Operations, Planning & Analysis, the Project Funding Manager will be responsible for managing funding-related activities throughout project lifecycles. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the renewable energy sector, including project financing structures, funding sources, and regulatory considerations.

Responsibilities* Manage working relationships with financing parties invested in project portfolios to ensure a high service level and efficient processes

• Manage the process of receiving construction loan and tax equity fundings as projects progress from start of construction through to commercial operation. Coordinate deliverables from third-party consultants and internal departments in support of these fundings
• Manage project-level financial reporting for budget against actuals, cash forecasting and reporting to financing partners; support generation of reporting and documentation required to release funds from financing partners. Manage third-party advisors to keep complex tax-equity portfolio financial models up-to-date
• Conduct ad hoc reporting to support the Director of FOP&A, the Accounting and Investments teams, and senior management with various project reporting.
• Engage in various special projects for the Corporate Finance team as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or another quantitative field
• Proven experience in financial analysis and advanced spreadsheet modeling skills with at least 2 years of experience managing energy generating asset and/or platform budgets, cash positions, reporting, loan draws and equity fundings
• Working knowledge of project finance, debt and tax equity documentation compliance, and associated reporting for power generating assets and platforms, typical transaction structures, and key risk allocation principles
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on meeting deadlines and achieving results
• Excellent organization and communication skills, and attention to detail
• Previous work experience in Renewable Energy or Finance industries and familiarity with project finance modeling is preferred

Benefits and Perks

Solar Landscape’s company culture is second to none.

Our 175+ employees combine our mission, grit and drive with a rebel’s attitude that’s changing the industry:

• Located in the heart of historic Asbury Park, our brand-new, state-of-the-art office space offers flexible workstations encouraging collaboration and movement
• Hybrid and remote work schedules ensuring a healthy work/life balance
• Employees come together to eat every day! Like in a home, our gourmet kitchen is the heart of the office. Solar Landscape has a full-time, in-house chef cooking daily farm-to-table meals using locally sourced organic food
• We offer a competitive compensation package, including: a 401(k) employer-match; health, dental, & vision insurance; and flexible paid time off and holiday PTO