The Associate, Corporate Finance supports the Company's growth through strategic financial execution, including assessing organic/inorganic growth opportunities, capital raising, and project financing. This role reports to the VP of Finance & Corporate Development to evaluate growth opportunities, navigate the capital markets, and manage transaction processes from initial diligence through close.
This role requires a high degree of execution focus, urgency, and comfort operating across the capital markets.
Because we design, build, commission, and operate our technologies, we are looking for individuals who can meet the following essential functions of the position:
- Assist in securing project and corporate-level financing, including debt, equity, and alternative capital structures
- Support sourcing, evaluation, and execution of acquisitions, partnerships, and strategic investments
- Build and maintain transaction models, including valuation, returns analysis, and capital structuring
- Support or lead financial diligence workstreams, depending on level; including data analysis, quality of earnings review support, and risk identification
- Prepare investment memos, deal summaries, and executive-level materials for leadership and board review
- Support structuring and negotiation of transactions, including coordination with legal, tax, and external advisors
- Develop lender and investor materials, including financial packages, projections, and presentations
- Coordinate with banks, investors, and financing partners through underwriting, diligence, and closing processes
- Track and manage deal pipelines, timelines, and key deliverables across multiple concurrent transactions
- Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes, including variance analysis and scenario modeling
- Track and monitor market comparables, industry transactions, and capital markets activity relevant to Sedron's business
- Assist with ad hoc financial analysis and research requests from senior leadership
- Maintain and update internal financial reference materials, deal templates, and process documentation
- Support investor relations activities, including preparation of materials for existing capital partners
- Contribute to cross-functional finance initiatives as the team and business scale
This position allows for growth and career progression to be determined by performance, certifications, and supervisor discretion.
BENEFITS- Multiple medical, dental, and vision insurance options to keep you feeling your best
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays (plus 2 floating holidays to use your way)
- Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance
- FSA and HSA options with employer contributions
- Tuition reimbursement - we invest in your growth
- Casual work attire - no suits required (unless that's your thing)
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
- 3-6+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, or transaction-focused finance
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling (valuation, LBO, project finance, or similar)
- Experience building and analyzing complex transaction structures
- Familiarity with data rooms, diligence processes, and documentation practices
- Advanced PowerPoint and similar presentation software skills
- Strong understanding of capital markets, debt structures, and financing mechanisms
- Knowledge of project finance structures, including debt sizing, coverage ratios, and waterfall mechanics
- Familiarity with M&A transaction processes, including LOI through close
- Ability to manage multiple deals and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- High attention to detail with strong analytical rigor
- Confident communicator with ability to interact with external partners (banks, investors, advisors)
- Minimum requirement for all positions is a high school diploma or GED
- Must have effective verbal, reading, and written communication skills in the English language
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION- Compensation for this role is between $120,000 - $165,000 annually
- This role may qualify for a discretionary bonus, recognizing outstanding contributions to team and company success
- This role requires approximately 15% travel to support Sedron facilities
- In compliance with state and local pay transparency laws, the expected compensation for this role is shared above. The range provided is Sedron's estimate of the base compensation for this role and the final offer will be based on job-related and non-discriminatory factors such as experience, skills, and geographic location. Compensation may be adjusted within this range to reflect regional cost-of-living differences in states where Sedron is hiring.
Must be a US Citizen or legal permanent resident for this position. We are unable to sponsor any employment visas. 
