Cypress Creek Renewables

Associate, M&A

Cypress Creek Renewables$120K — $145K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA/BS degree; MBA or relevant graduate degrees are favored.
  • 2-4 years of finance experience, preferably in renewable energy.
  • Strong skills in financial analysis and modeling.
  • Self-motivated and accountable with a high initiative.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across different teams.
  • High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • Lead financial modeling and valuation analyses for M&A opportunities.
  • Prepare presentations highlighting investment theses and market dynamics.
  • Enhance analytical tools to improve financial models and processes.
  • Maintain databases for deal pipeline and market research.
  • Collaborate with various subject matter experts across the company.

Benefits

  • 15 days of PTO, accruable up to 20 days, plus 11 observed holidays.
  • 401(k) plan with matching contributions.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and health insurance package.
  • Wellness and family planning stipends along with generous parental leave.
  • Tuition reimbursement for further education.
  • Reimbursement for phone bills and travel expenses.
  • Company-branded merchandise and team swag.
Full Job Description
The Role

We are seeking a Associate to join the Mergers and Acquisitions team. The new hire will be a critical member of deal teams, with primary responsibilities for transaction financial modeling, overseeing due diligence workstreams and coordinating cross-functionally with subject matter experts and external consultants. The new hire will play a lead role in coordinating presentations of proposed transactions for the CCR executive team and Investment Committee. This person's primary responsibilities will be supporting the origination, evaluation, negotiation, and closing of acquisitions of utility-scale solar and storage projects/portfolios to support Cypress Creek's ambitious targets as it expands its position as a leading customer-focused IPP.

We are a lean team with a flat culture so the new hire will have the opportunity to learn new skills, gain deep exposure to multiple facets of a growing industry, rapidly develop their career, and earn highly competitive pay. The location for this role is open to Cypress Creek offices in NYC, San Francisco, Santa Monica or DC, where colleagues work on a hybrid in-office/work from home schedule (i.e. typically in-office 3 days a week). Exact title will be commensurate with experience

The new hire will be tasked with:
  • Transaction execution by leading financial modeling and valuation analyses for M&A opportunities and strategic initiatives
  • Preparing presentation materials for new opportunities to effectively communicate investment thesis, key value drivers, sensitivity analyses and market dynamics
  • Creation and enhancement of analytical tools to enhance financial models and streamline processes
  • Maintain databases related to deal pipeline and market research
  • Work cross-functionally across the company's subject matter experts, including but not limited to Development team, Structured Finance team and Legal team

Core Qualifications
  • BA/BS degree (MBA or other relevant graduate degrees welcome)
  • Minimum of 2-4 years of finance experience required, ideally in the renewable energy industry (investment banking, principal investing and/or corporate M&A experience is strongly preferred; experience or familiarity with project debt and tax equity structures is a plus)
  • Strong financial analysis and modeling skills
  • Self-motivated with a high level of initiative and accountability
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to work well with multiple teams across functions and offices throughout the US
  • High attention to detail and ability to work in a deadline driven environment
  • Unimpeachable ethics & integrity
  • Desire to contribute professionally and personally to a dynamic and motivated team environment
  • Organized, diligent, and able to track/manage multiple streams of information on an ongoing basis
  • Successful completion of an Excel-based modeling test will be required

Benefits
  • 15 days of Paid Time Off, accrual up to 20 days, 11 observed holidays.
  • 401(k) Match
  • Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision and health insurance
  • Wellness stipend, family planning stipend, and generous parental leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Phone Bill Reimbursement
  • Fully expensed company travel, mileage reimbursement
  • Company Swag

Compensation: The salary range for the position is $120,000-$145,000 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 Energy 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 CCE and we are not responsible for any related fees. All communication related to recruiting partnerships should ONLY be directed to the Human Resources team.

About Cypress Creek Renewables

Cypress Creek Renewables is a company that develops, builds, and operates solar farms. The company was founded in 2014 by Matthew McGovern. Cypress Creek Renewables is headquartered in Durham, North Carolina. The company has developed over 3.6 GW of solar projects across the United States. Cypress Creek Renewables has over 200 employees. The company's mission is to provide affordable, clean energy to communities across the United States. Cypress Creek Renewables has partnerships with various organizations, such as the Nature Conservancy, the National Audubon Society, and the Solar Energy Industries Association. Cypress Creek Renewables is committed to sustainability and environmental stewardship. The company has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact, such as recycling programs and energy-efficient lighting.
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200 employees
Industry
Founded
2014

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