Director, Project Finance

We are seeking a Director of Project Finance to help us accelerate the shift to clean energy by leading both the strategic direction and hands-on execution of our project finance modeling function. Reporting to the EVP Head of Project Finance this role sits at the center of every wind solar and storage financing transaction Apex closes.

The Director of Project Finance leads Apexs 4-person Project Finance analysis teamestablishing priorities setting modeling standards reviewing team output and managing workload and staffing across a live transaction pipelinewhile also personally owning the financial model for a subset of individual project finance transactions each year including deal structuring base case development and sensitivity and scenario analysis. This is a hybrid role: part team leadership part hands-on modeling and the balance will shift with deal flow and team capacity.

Our ideal candidate has deep current hands-on financial modeling experience in renewable energy project financenot only management experiencecombined with a track record of leading and developing a team of analysts or associates. You are equally comfortable running a model yourself on a live deal and reviewing someone elses work with a critical eye and you bring the judgment to know when a transaction warrants your direct involvement versus your teams.

Primary Responsibilities

• Personally build structure and maintain financial models for a subset of individual project finance transactionsincluding tax equity back-leverage debt and M&A analysesfrom initial screening through financial close.
• Review stress-test and validate financial models produced by the Project Finance analysis team across all other active transactions and set the modeling standards templates and methodologies used across the Project Finance function.
• Manage day-to-day workload staffing and prioritization for the Analysis team across a live transaction pipeline while coaching and developing analysts and associates through hands-on technical mentorship.
• Serve as a point of contact for internal deal teams lenders and tax equity investors on modeling questions for both team-led and self-led transactions.
• Present model outputs and key transaction economics to executive leadership and as needed approval committees.
• Identify and resolve modeling and structuring issues that surface during diligence negotiation or closing.
• Drive continuous improvement in modeling tools processes and quality controls across the function.
• Serve as the Project Finance teams subject matter expert on the technical mechanics of debt tax equity and hybrid financing structuresincluding partnership flips back-leverage sale-leasebacks and transferability-based structuresand maintain current knowledge of how those structures their pricing and the underlying tax and regulatory landscape are evolving so that Apexs models and deal assumptions reflect current market terms.

Qualifications :

Success Profile

To succeed as a Director of Project Finance at Apex Clean Energy youll need to excel within the following criteria:

• Bachelors degree in finance accounting economics or a related field; MBA or CFA a plus but not required
• 10 years of experience in project finance financial modeling or valuation including hands-on deal modeling experience that remains currentnot solely managerial
• Demonstrated experience personally building and defending complex financial models (tax equity debt M&A) through investor and lender diligence
• Prior experience managing or mentoring a team of modeling experts in a finance-intensive function
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills along with familiarity with renewable energy tax credit structures (ITC/PTC transferability) and financing structures
• Experience with employing artificial intelligence as a tool to streamline and add efficiency and accuracy to modeling activities is a strong plus
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize across a live transaction pipeline and a personal modeling workload simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to present financial analysis clearly to executives lenders and investors
• A responsive customer-service orientation to internal and external requests for information analysis and explanation of modeling concepts and sensitivities
• Sound judgment and decision-making under time pressure particularly near financial close
• A collaborative hands-on mindsetcomfortable moving between individual-contributor and people-leader responsibilities day to day
• Willingness to travel up to 5%
• This position requires very limited but periodic travel for meetings trainings and/or site visits. Employees are expected to be able to make necessary travel arrangements which may include securing a method of payment for travel-related expenses (e.g. through company booking tools or reimbursement processes) and possession of a valid Drivers license.
• Ability to work from Apexs headquarters in Charlottesville VA; hybrid work considered for the right candidate.

At Apex Clean Energy we believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and success. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply even if you do not meet every qualification listed in the job description. Your unique experiences and skills could be the perfect fit for our team!

If you are passionate about renewable energy and want to join us in accelerating the shift to clean energy we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application for our teams review!

Additional Information :

Work Environment:

Works primarily traditional office hours in an indoor office environment. Flexible work hours allowed when work duties and business operations permit.

How Youll Grow

At Apex Clean Energy our professional development plans focus on helping people at every level of their career to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders we believe theres always room to learn. We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the dynamic fast-paced renewable energy industry. From on-the-job learning experiences to a robust multi-week onboarding experience to formal development programs our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career.

What Apex Can Offer You

At Apex Clean Energy we know that great people make a great company. We value our people and offer employees a broad best-in-class range of benefits.

• A mission-driven energetic environment that supports and encourages our people to do their best work every day.
• A respect for and celebration of individuality differences and uniqueness
• Collaborative and driven professional workforce committed to supporting your ideas and feedback and accelerating your potential
• Ongoing support and guidance such as on-the-job learning hands-on experience and mentorship
• Training strategies and tools to support your personal and professional growth
• Team atmosphere of diverse professionals committed to making an impact as an organization
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to our local communities
• Exceptional benefits such as medical and dental; 401(k) with corporate match
• Base and bonus commensurate with experience
• Responsible Paid Time Off plus standard company holidays
• Benefits Offered: comprehensive high-deductible health plans dental and vision insurance plans short-term and long-term disability group life insurance 401(k) corporate matching flexible spending arrangements company paid parking and cell phone fitness and wellness corporate discounts

At this time Apex will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Apex Clean Energy Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin ancestry citizenship disability or veteran status.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time