Project Finance Analyst

About SolAmerica Energy

SolAmerica Energy is a private equity-backed firm who develops, builds, owns, and operates distributed generation (DG) solar projects and energy storage solutions. 

Based in Atlanta, Georgia, SolAmerica has successfully developed and built solar power projects throughout the United States and has a growing pipeline of project opportunities in more than 20 states. 

SolAmerica is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion and believes in attracting, retaining, and advancing employees who will best serve and represent its customers, partners, and communities. 

We promote fostering a work culture of mutual respect and teamwork, ensuring that everyone can grow and contribute at their greatest potential. For additional information about SolAmerica, visit www.solamericaenergy.com.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

SolAmerica Energy is seeking a Project Finance Analyst to support the VP of Project Finance in:

1) Financing of distributed generation solar assets,

2) Analysis of new solar energy markets,

3) Assessing utility solar programs,

4) Preparing project finance models, and

5) Assisting with both buy and sell-side portfolios of solar projects.

Requirements

Core Responsibilities consist of:

Development and maintenance of project level financial models in coordination with internal and external resources and direction of Project Finance, enabling a streamlined and consistent approach across all business development activities.

Support business development in researching and analyzing tariffs, incentives, and net metering rules of current and prospective markets for commercial and industrial solar business.

Conduct due diligence of projects for SolAmerica ownership and work with sources of development debt, construction debt, permanent debt, and tax equity investors to fund projects owned by SolAmerica.

Assist with creating presentations and aggregating data for project portfolios

Work cross-departmentally to maintain clear communication and smooth collaboration at all stages of the project development process.

Travel to project site locations and attend stakeholder meetings as needed.

Key Skills & Competencies

·        Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

·        Detail oriented and organized.

·        Strong negotiation and presentation skills.

·        Ability to manage multiple projects under various deadlines.

·        Ability to create forms, letters, presentations, and spreadsheets using MS Office.

·        Ability to use all available resources to conduct research.

·        Self-motivated with ability to work in a team and independently.

·        Safe driving record and valid driver’s license.

·        Must be able to walk over undeveloped land unassisted, travel unassisted, and sit at a computer for long periods of time.

·        Up to 10% travel in support of the position responsibilities.

Qualifications

·        BA/BS, in a quantitative, business, or technical field

·        Demonstrated experience with Excel spreadsheets, financial modeling and data analysis

·        Familiarity with financial/accounting principles

·        Familiarity with electricity industry players, economics, and trends

·        Some familiarity with solar industry basics (net metering and QF tariffs, etc.)

·        Strong analytical and critical thinking skills and ability to interpret large amounts of information from various sources.

Office Location & Travel Requirements

Ideal candidates will be based out of the Atlanta, Georgia area and will be able to work from our HQ based in the Midtown area pursuant to the company's hybrid work policy.

 SolAmerica will consider remote candidates living within a manageable driving or flying distance from Atlanta within the Eastern Standard Time Zone. The position requires occasional travel to HQ and other meetings, as needed.   

Benefits

Compensation and Benefits

SolAmerica Energy offers a competitive salary, benefits package (inclusive of equity-based compensation) and performance bonus opportunities with this position.

 Our total rewards strategy is designed to support our employees to thrive professionally and personally while seeking to create a culture of work/life balance as we work toward our collective goals as a business.

 We offer a monthly stipend to go towards communication expenses and all our health insurance benefits are effective from Day 1.

It’s a great time to join SolAmerica Energy!

Third Party Agencies & Candidate Submissions

SolAmerica Energy will only consider candidates for this position while it is active.

SolAmerica Energy will not consider unsolicited candidate applications from third party agencies.