Senior Manager, Project Finance

Overview

A leading developer and independent power producer based in Boise, Idaho, is seeking a Senior Manager of Project Finance. The organization develops, finances, constructs, owns, and operates utility-scale solar and energy storage facilities across the United States. With a significant portfolio including over 1.9 GW of solar and 5.1 GWh of storage in operations or construction, and a development pipeline totaling 17.8 GW of solar and 51.1 GWh of storage across 23 states, the team is expanding to meet business demands.

Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate, and implement project financing for solar and storage projects.
• Execute capital deployment strategies and evaluate financing structures including debt, tax equity, and alternatives.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to the investment community to secure project financing.
• Develop pro formas and financial models for project feasibility and profitability analysis, including go/no-go recommendations.
• Prepare due diligence materials, offering documents for debt and equity transactions, and documentation for structured/project finance deals.
• Lead interactions with lenders and investors.
• Prepare analyses and reports to support business operations and participate in monthly and quarterly investment reviews.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with various departments to maintain project timelines and deliverables.
• Demonstrate core values of caring, commitment, and courage.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, energy/environmental studies, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in capital markets, project finance, tax equity structures, or investment banking.
• At least 5 years of project finance experience within the U.S. renewable energy industry.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn company-specific software and tools.
• Proven leadership in structuring and executing complex financing arrangements (debt, tax equity, mezzanine) for large-scale renewable portfolios.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting term sheets, credit agreements, PPAs, EPC/O&M contracts, and tax equity documents.
• Financial oversight of multiple projects and portfolios, providing actionable recommendations to executive leadership and investment committees.
• Ability to manage and mentor analysts and associates, ensuring modeling accuracy and fostering analytical rigor.
• Strong collaboration skills with legal, engineering, and development teams.
• Ability to distill complex financial structures into strategic insights for senior leadership.
• Skilled in navigating disagreements diplomatically to maintain deal continuity.
• Adaptability to regulatory changes and market volatility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading negotiations with lenders, investors, and counterparties to secure favorable financing terms.
• Demonstrated ability to drive capital allocation and optimization strategies.

Compensation & Benefits

• 100% employer-paid premiums for employee and dependent medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Hybrid work environment.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans available.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement plan with employer match.
• Life insurance (basic, voluntary, and AD&D).
• Paid time off including vacation and public holidays.
• Incentive pay and restricted stock unit (RSU) plans.

Location

Boise, Idaho (Hybrid work environment)

The organization is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. Discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other protected status is not tolerated.