Description POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Sr. Manager, Acquisitions will take lead of the deal process post-origination, ensuring seamless execution from due diligence through to closing. This role requires a seasoned professional with expertise in managing complex transactions, negotiating definitive agreements, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in renewable energy, particularly in community solar and storage, and will be proficient in project management. The Acquisitions scope will be focused on project level acquisitions and may also include joint development arrangements and co-development structures. The role will be central to guiding transactions and commercial outcomes, overseeing due diligence workstreams and collaborating closely with internal stakeholders to ensure underwriting assumptions, economics, and deal structures are accurate, risk-managed, competitive, and executable.
RESPONSIBILITIES - Transaction Leadership: Lead the acquisition of community solar and distributed storage projects, managing transactions through closing. Drive deal execution, coordinate due diligence, and negotiate agreements to expand our renewable energy portfolio.
- Transaction Execution, Risk Management & Cross - Functional Leadership: Own day-to-day transaction execution from post-origination through closing, including due diligence strategy, issue resolution, and risk management across commercial, technical, financial, legal, tax, and regulatory workstreams. Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate transaction risks through structuring, diligence scoping, and contractual protections, ensuring alignment with company risk tolerances and regulatory and policy frameworks. Serve as the central point of coordination across internal teams, external advisors, and counterparties to drive timely, executable outcomes.
- Negotiation: Lead the structuring and negotiation of MIPAs, non - binding term sheets, and definitive agreements for project acquisitions and joint development arrangements. Negotiate key commercial and risk terms , including valuation, pricing mechanics, milestones, conditions precedent, reps and indemnities and work closely with legal counsel to translate commercial positions into executable, IC - approved documentation, papering and mitigating development, interconnection, EPC, offtake, and incentive - related risks.
- Reporting & Investment Committee Support: Provide clear, timely, and decision-oriented reporting to senior management and the Investment Committee on transaction progress, diligence findings, key risks, commercial terms, and strategic recommendations. Lead preparation of IC materials, support IC discussions, and ensure approved assumptions and conditions are effectively carried through to definitive documentation and closing.
- Market Analysis: Stay informed about market trends, competitor activities, and regulatory changes to identify new opportunities and mitigate risks.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor degree in Finance, Business, Law, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- 5-8+ years of direct transaction management experience in renewable energy, with a proven track record of leading and closing project - level solar and storage acquisitions, including due diligence, negotiation of definitive agreements, and execution through closing.
- Strong negotiation, financial modeling, and project management capabilities.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. community solar markets, including regulatory, incentive, and policy frameworks across key jurisdictions.
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Established relationships with developers, investors, and advisors in renewable energy space.
- Willingness to travel as needed for meetings, due diligence activities, deal execution, and conferences up to 25%.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Solar Industry experience (Renewable)
- Not requirements but good to have (optional)
PHYSICAL, MENTAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS: To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Mobility Standing
20% of time
Sitting
70% of time
Walking
10% of time
Strength Pulling
up to 10 Pounds
Pushing
up to 10 Pounds
Carrying
up to 10 Pounds
Lifting
up to 10 Pounds
Dexterity (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never) Typing
F
Handling
F
Reaching
F
Agility (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never) Turning
F
Twisting
F
Bending
O
Crouching
O
Balancing
N
Climbing
N
Crawling
N
Kneeling
N
The salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job's minimum qualifications.
*This target salary range is for CA positions only and should not be interpreted as an offer of compensation.
