POSITION TITLE: Finance Manager
POSITION SUMMARY
The Finance Manager will play a pivotal role in supporting the company's investment team, including project finance, M&A, corporate finance, and strategic portfolio decision-making. The role involves managing diverse transaction-focused finance workstreams, interfacing with external counterparties, and working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals. Reporting to the SVP, Investments, the Finance Manager will interface with the Construction, Development, Legal, FP&A, and Accounting teams to deliver high-quality financial analysis and insights. This is either a full-time hybrid position located in Durham, NC or a remote position with monthly travel to the home office in Durham - in-person is preferred.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage project debt and tax equity capital raise processes including investor RFPs, term sheet negotiations, investor Q&A, third-party advisor report creation, and other legal documentation
- Manage corporate financing processes including transactions to raise new capital and workstreams to manage existing corporate facilities
- Screen and conduct financial analysis of project acquisition opportunities, assist in structuring and pricing acquisitions, and manage due diligence and closing processes
- Manage, review, and maintain complex financial models utilizing diverse capital structures
- Prepare financial analyses and board presentations to provide detailed overviews of projects and support strategic development decisions
- Collaborate with the construction and development teams to ensure financial models reflect accurate assumptions
- Provide direction to team of analysts, including guidance on financial modeling and other workstreams where their support is being provided
- Execute ad-hoc research and analytical tasks to evaluate new technologies, markets, and financing structures
SKILLS AND PERSONAL QUALITIES
- Proficient in MS Office including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Experienced in building and improving financial models
- Exceptional analytical capabilities and attention to detail
- Ability to evaluate risk exposure
- Self-starter that operates well in an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment
- Strong sense of accountability, taking ownership over projects and responsibilities and resolving issues proactively
- Ability to work concurrently on a variety of projects, prioritize efforts, and work effectively under pressure
- Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
- Strong organization and management skills
EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Demonstrated record of execution at a utility-scale developer, investment bank, or similar transaction-focused finance position
- 4-year degree required
- 4-6 years of experience in finance, of which some were focused on renewable energy or power markets
- Familiarity with financing tools, including debt (construction, term, revolving facilities) and tax credit monetization (tax equity, tax credit transfer)
- Experience in the renewable energy industry, including an understanding of project development, financing, and regulatory frameworks
- Understanding of "solar economics" and financial modeling
Total Rewards Package
We have an office-based schedule of 4 days in the office (M-Th) and one work-from-home day. Our attractive compensation package offers:
- Competitive Base Salary
- Generous Bonus Program
- 401(K) company match with immediate vesting
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- Company-sponsored HRA, employee-funded FSA, and DCA available
- EAP Benefits
- Company paid Long and Short-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance
- Cell Phone Reimbursement Plan
- Flexible Paid Time Off and allotted Sick Time
- 12 Paid Holidays
In addition to the compensation package, we also boast robust perks which include:
- Provided Setup of at-home Tech
- Company-paid downtown Durham Parking next to the Durham Bulls Stadium
- Free access to our building's state-of-the-art gym
- Fully stocked kitchen with snacks and drinks
- Discount program for popular locations and services
- Amazing rooftop views of Downtown Durham
A note to recruiters:
The Heelstone 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.