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Project Finance Associate Renewable Properties is seeking a talented and driven Project Finance Associate to support the financial strategy and execution of our solar, BESS, EV charging, and powered land development and acquisition pipeline. The Associate will play a critical role in building, updating, and maintaining detailed financial models across our active portfolio, while also supporting buy- and sell-side M&A diligence and transactional execution. This role includes modeling and analysis for PPA and community solar RFPs. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and eager to take ownership of key deliverables in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The Associate will report directly to the Chief Investment Officer and work closely with stakeholders across development, engineering, legal, and capital markets. They will be joining an experienced, well-staffed team with deep expertise across project finance, capital markets, and renewable energy development. This role offers broad exposure to both sides of the transaction—acquisitions and dispositions—as well as greenfield development, traditional project finance and plays a key role in shaping the financial strategy for a range of asset classes, including solar, BESS, EV infrastructure, and powered land. Key Responsibilities Build, maintain, and optimize project- and fund-level financial models, ensuring alignment with underwriting assumptions, capital structures, and RFP requirements Support execution of M&A transactions (buy- and sell-side), including valuation, modeling, due diligence, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders Analyze and model PPA and community solar RFP responses, supporting bid strategy and pricing Partner with internal teams to collect inputs and validate assumptions for development-stage assets Prepare investment memoranda and presentation materials for internal approvals, investor discussions, and lender engagement Assist with transaction structuring, investor negotiations, and execution of financing documents Monitor late-stage and operational project financials, identifying risks and proposing mitigants Track market trends, policy developments, and valuation benchmarks relevant to solar and BESS financing Qualifications 3–5 years of experience in renewable energy project finance, investment banking, corporate development, or M&A, with direct exposure to solar and/or BESS Advanced Excel modeling skills, including project cash flows, scenario/sensitivity analysis, and valuation frameworks Familiarity with tax equity structures (e.g., partnership flip) and renewable energy financing mechanics Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex analyses into actionable insights Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-priority workstreams under tight timelines with precision Proactive, collaborative approach with a strong sense of ownership and accountability The candidate must be based in San Francisco, Miami, or New York City #J-18808-Ljbffr

Project Finance Associate Renewable Properties is seeking a talented and driven Project Finance Associate to support the financial strategy and execution of our solar, BESS, EV charging, and powered land development and acquisition pipeline. The Associate will play a critical role in building, updating, and maintaining detailed financial models across our active portfolio, while also supporting buy- and sell-side M&A diligence and transactional execution. This role includes modeling and analysis for PPA and community solar RFPs. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and eager to take ownership of key deliverables in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The Associate will report directly to the Chief Investment Officer and work closely with stakeholders across development, engineering, legal, and capital markets. They will be joining an experienced, well-staffed team with deep expertise across project finance, capital markets, and renewable energy development. This role offers broad exposure to both sides of the transaction—acquisitions and dispositions—as well as greenfield development, traditional project finance and plays a key role in shaping the financial strategy for a range of asset classes, including solar, BESS, EV infrastructure, and powered land. Key Responsibilities Build, maintain, and optimize project- and fund-level financial models, ensuring alignment with underwriting assumptions, capital structures, and RFP requirements Support execution of M&A transactions (buy- and sell-side), including valuation, modeling, due diligence, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders Analyze and model PPA and community solar RFP responses, supporting bid strategy and pricing Partner with internal teams to collect inputs and validate assumptions for development-stage assets Prepare investment memoranda and presentation materials for internal approvals, investor discussions, and lender engagement Assist with transaction structuring, investor negotiations, and execution of financing documents Monitor late-stage and operational project financials, identifying risks and proposing mitigants Track market trends, policy developments, and valuation benchmarks relevant to solar and BESS financing Qualifications 3–5 years of experience in renewable energy project finance, investment banking, corporate development, or M&A, with direct exposure to solar and/or BESS Advanced Excel modeling skills, including project cash flows, scenario/sensitivity analysis, and valuation frameworks Familiarity with tax equity structures (e.g., partnership flip) and renewable energy financing mechanics Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex analyses into actionable insights Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-priority workstreams under tight timelines with precision Proactive, collaborative approach with a strong sense of ownership and accountability The candidate must be based in San Francisco, Miami, or New York City #J-18808-Ljbffr

Project Finance Associate Renewable Properties is seeking a talented and driven Project Finance Associate to support the financial strategy and execution of our solar, BESS, EV charging, and powered land development and acquisition pipeline. The Associate will play a critical role in building, updating, and maintaining detailed financial models across our active portfolio, while also supporting buy- and sell-side M&A diligence and transactional execution. This role includes modeling and analysis for PPA and community solar RFPs. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and eager to take ownership of key deliverables in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The Associate will report directly to the Chief Investment Officer and work closely with stakeholders across development, engineering, legal, and capital markets. They will be joining an experienced, well-staffed team with deep expertise across project finance, capital markets, and renewable energy development. This role offers broad exposure to both sides of the transaction—acquisitions and dispositions—as well as greenfield development, traditional project finance and plays a key role in shaping the financial strategy for a range of asset classes, including solar, BESS, EV infrastructure, and powered land. Key Responsibilities Build, maintain, and optimize project- and fund-level financial models, ensuring alignment with underwriting assumptions, capital structures, and RFP requirements Support execution of M&A transactions (buy- and sell-side), including valuation, modeling, due diligence, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders Analyze and model PPA and community solar RFP responses, supporting bid strategy and pricing Partner with internal teams to collect inputs and validate assumptions for development-stage assets Prepare investment memoranda and presentation materials for internal approvals, investor discussions, and lender engagement Assist with transaction structuring, investor negotiations, and execution of financing documents Monitor late-stage and operational project financials, identifying risks and proposing mitigants Track market trends, policy developments, and valuation benchmarks relevant to solar and BESS financing Qualifications 3–5 years of experience in renewable energy project finance, investment banking, corporate development, or M&A, with direct exposure to solar and/or BESS Advanced Excel modeling skills, including project cash flows, scenario/sensitivity analysis, and valuation frameworks Familiarity with tax equity structures (e.g., partnership flip) and renewable energy financing mechanics Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex analyses into actionable insights Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-priority workstreams under tight timelines with precision Proactive, collaborative approach with a strong sense of ownership and accountability The candidate must be based in San Francisco, Miami, or New York City #J-18808-Ljbffr

Project Finance Associate

Renewable Properties is seeking a talented and driven Project Finance Associate to support the financial strategy and execution of our solar, BESS, EV charging, and powered land development and acquisition pipeline. The Associate will play a critical role in building, updating, and maintaining detailed financial models across our active portfolio, while also supporting buy- and sell-side M&A diligence and transactional execution. This role includes modeling and analysis for PPA and community solar RFPs. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and eager to take ownership of key deliverables in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The Associate will report directly to the Chief Investment Officer and work closely with stakeholders across development, engineering, legal, and capital markets. They will be joining an experienced, well-staffed team with deep expertise across project finance, capital markets, and renewable energy development. This role offers broad exposure to both sides of the transactionacquisitions and dispositionsas well as greenfield development, traditional project finance and plays a key role in shaping the financial strategy for a range of asset classes, including solar, BESS, EV infrastructure, and powered land.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and optimize project- and fund-level financial models, ensuring alignment with underwriting assumptions, capital structures, and RFP requirements
• Support execution of M&A transactions (buy- and sell-side), including valuation, modeling, due diligence, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders
• Analyze and model PPA and community solar RFP responses, supporting bid strategy and pricing
• Partner with internal teams to collect inputs and validate assumptions for development-stage assets
• Prepare investment memoranda and presentation materials for internal approvals, investor discussions, and lender engagement
• Assist with transaction structuring, investor negotiations, and execution of financing documents
• Monitor late-stage and operational project financials, identifying risks and proposing mitigants
• Track market trends, policy developments, and valuation benchmarks relevant to solar and BESS financing

Qualifications

• 35 years of experience in renewable energy project finance, investment banking, corporate development, or M&A, with direct exposure to solar and/or BESS
• Advanced Excel modeling skills, including project cash flows, scenario/sensitivity analysis, and valuation frameworks
• Familiarity with tax equity structures (e.g., partnership flip) and renewable energy financing mechanics
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex analyses into actionable insights
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-priority workstreams under tight timelines with precision
• Proactive, collaborative approach with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• The candidate must be based in San Francisco, Miami, or New York City

Location
New York City, NY, United States

Posted on
Jun 05, 2025

Valid Through
Jul 05, 2025

Profile

Job Overview:
A top-tier law firm is seeking a Project Finance Associate with 36 years of experience in debt project finance and/or tax equity transactions. This position involves significant involvement in the preparation, negotiation, and review of complex financing and tax equity documents, along with due diligence on key project agreements. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, experienced in transactional matters, and capable of managing complex deal structures across the energy and infrastructure sectors.

Location:

New York City, NY

Duties:

Draft, review, and negotiate project finance documents including:

Credit agreements

Intercreditor arrangements

Collateral and ancillary financing documents

Draft and negotiate tax equity documentation including:

Equity capital contribution agreements

Membership interest purchase agreements

LLC agreements

Tax credit purchase agreements

Conduct due diligence on key project documents such as:

Joint venture agreements

Offtake agreements

Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contracts

Operations and Maintenance (O&M) agreements

Coordinate closely with clients, lenders, and internal teams to ensure deal execution

Assist in structuring and closing complex project finance and tax equity transactions

Requirements:

36 years of relevant experience in debt project finance and/or tax equity

Deep familiarity with energy, infrastructure, or renewable project documentation

Proficient in reviewing and conducting due diligence on a broad range of project-related contracts

Experience managing multiple complex matters concurrently

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Education:

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

Licensed to practice law in New York

In good standing with the New York State Bar

Skills:

Excellent drafting and negotiation skills

Advanced understanding of finance and tax equity deal structures

Strong project management and organizational abilities

Ability to work collaboratively and independently under time-sensitive conditions

Commercial awareness and problem-solving mindset

Additional benefits package available (details to be provided during interview or upon request)

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
125 Park Avenue, 25th floor
New York
New York
United States 10017
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I am the recruiting partner at Seward & Kissel LLP (S&K). I have been actively involved in recruiting and the summer program in official capacities for the past three years and in unofficial capacities since joining the firm. I .

I am the recruiting partner at Seward & Kissel LLP (S&K). I have been actively involved in recruiting and the summer program in official capacities for the past three years and in unofficial capacities since joining the firm. I .

Job Description

About Us

SWBR is a nationally recognized design firm with expertise in architecture, interior design, structural engineering, landscape architecture, graphic design, and civil engineering. Since our founding in 1969, the focus of our expertise and most of our current work supports education, housing, and workplace design.

We are proud of the diverse range of backgrounds, personalities, and passions that make up our team. But for all our differences, we’re united by a core mission: to positively impact lives through meaningful design.

With 120+ professionals, we are headquartered in Rochester, New York with offices in Troy, Syracuse, and Buffalo, New York.

We are currently looking to add a full-time Project Finance Specialist to our Rochester, NY office. This position provides project based financial support to our studio teams as well as assists the Controller with accounting tasks for the month-end and year-end general ledger closings.

Duties:

• Studio focused: Handles SWBR billings and contract management, data entry into billing system, collections, reviewing consultant contracts as well as processing invoices in a timely manner.
• Assists with the creation and development of project resource plans.
• Data entry of monthly project expenses including sales tax, print slips, postage, etc.
• Supports Project Managers and Principals including monthly resource plan update meetings.
• Performs new consultant set up and maintenance, including W-9 forms and insurance certificates.
• Coordinates and processes rental car requests
• Assists Finance Manager with the update and completion of various financial reports.
• This position works primarily in an office setting with moderate to light noise.

Skills:

• Possess at minimum an Associates’ degree (or equivalent professional work experience) in accounting or finance.
• Have 2+ years of job cost accounting experience, preferably in the A/E industry.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communications skills, be a proactive learner, maintain attention to detail, be customer focused, and demonstrate excellent time management skills.
• Be a proficient user of Microsoft Office-especially Excel and Word
• Experience with and/or aptitude to learn database software (Deltek preferred).
• Ability to keep sensitive information and materials confidential.

Base Salary Information: $55,455 - $62,945 (This is an Hourly, Overtime Eligible position)

The above salary ranges represent a good faith range for incumbents of these positions. Actual offers will be based on experience, education level, and demonstrated skills and will be at the discretion of the employer.

We actively support professional development, including steps towards licensure and/or related accreditations, as a benefit of employment. SWBR offers an outstanding compensation and benefits package and provides a creative environment. Applicants interested in joining a progressive, energetic and family-friendly firm that rewards hard-working team players and offers unlimited growth potential in a multi-studio design setting should view our website at to apply.

SWBR is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Job Description

Description:

Summary

The Project Finance Associate supports the overall strategy, execution, and profitability of solar project financings, including construction debt, permanent debt, and tax equity. This role demands a high level of autonomy, initiative, and the ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment where tight deadlines are common. An ideal candidate will be a motivated self-starter who enjoys complexity, operates independently, and is energized by working across multiple functional areas to close complex transactions. Project-level finance expertise will be necessary to work collaboratively across the company with project development, in-house construction team, legal, accounting, as well as our external partners.

Job Responsibilities

• Supports Project Finance Director and Legal Department in structuring, managing, and closing debt and tax equity financings for all distributed generation projects.
• Manages legal & corporate processes and project-level diligence to support financing efforts.
• Collaborates cross functionally to present portfolios to potential tax equity investors.
• Tracks the flow of debt and equity proceeds through various stages of funding.
• Provide leadership to the project finance closing process, including modeling analysis, preparing RFP packages, managing due diligence questions, reviewing transaction documentation, and supporting negotiation with counterparties.
• Be able to build, maintain, and improve various project finance and other models including, but not limited to debt modeling, tax equity structures, operating models, and other types. Evaluate current and potential project acquisition and financing opportunities through forecasting cash flows, tax impacts, and investor returns.
• Coordinate with Novel’s in-house project development, EPC, legal, and accounting to improve project closing processes and communications with external partners.
• Prepare marketing materials, manage third party consultants, and assist in negotiating transaction documents.
• Perform preliminary due diligence and coordinate with finance providers on due diligence and documentation.
• Coordinate the closing process and project communications with respect to construction debt, permanent debt, and tax equity providers.
• Partner with the business development team to assist in assessing economic viability of acquisition opportunities and facilitating the structuring of acquisition proposals.
• Lead efforts to identify risks and develop mitigation strategies throughout each stage of financing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Technical or professional proficiency
• Putting the team first, working well with others,
• Relationship building and interpersonal skills
• Using Company tools and processes
• Daily discipline of time management, learning on the fly, and accepting feedback
• Problem solving.
• Deliver results consistently.
• Creates a process for one’s own work and creates process for improving the work and incorporating into existing processes.
• Communication skills: Written and verbal, presentation, running meetings, email, conflict management building a business case and listening.
• Resilience under pressure

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. There will be peak times outside of regular work hours depending on deadlines and required month-end or year-end closings?

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

Required Education and Experience

• At least 3 years of relevant FP&A or investment banking experience working within the renewable energy, real estate, or construction industries.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or relevant degree
• Project finance modeling experience.
• Excellent quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.
• Experience management an FP&A team.
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, think critically, prioritize, and meet assigned deadlines in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
• Proficiency with O365.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Solar or renewable energy experience.
• SQL and/or other data related querying languages.
• Experience with Procore or other construction management software.

Novel Energy Solutions is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

What We're Looking For

At HNTB, you can create a meaningful career while building communities that matter. For over a century, we have delivered solutions for large, complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our growth, we are looking for dedicated team members to join us.

This role involves maintaining project-related financial data in HNTB's project management system, ensuring it aligns with client contracts, including change orders, subconsultant agreements, and authorized work. The Project Finance Associate supports billing compliance, codes project costs accurately, and ensures proper data entry to support project financial health.

1. Update the project management system with accurate client and project data based on contract reviews.
2. Manage access and charges to project tasks and phases within the system.
3. Ensure proper coding and allocation of project costs, monitoring project status and updating financial data proactively.
4. Handle cost transfers between projects and tasks.
5. Assist in reviewing and approving project invoices, verifying costs, and ensuring contractual compliance, including insurance and DBE requirements.
6. Generate financial reports for project and office teams.
7. Review vendor/subconsultant invoices for accuracy and compliance, obtaining necessary approvals.
8. Track workflow statuses to ensure timely processing.
9. Collaborate with project teams to maintain client and subconsultant relationships and address billing questions.
10. Support or lead subcontracting processes during the project lifecycle.
11. Assist in proposal development, including gross margin analysis and cost proposals.
12. Perform other duties as assigned.

• Associate degree with 2 years of relevant experience, or
• 4 years of relevant work experience in lieu of education.

• Intermediate knowledge of HNTB processes and GAAP accounting rules, with the ability to advise project teams accordingly.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.

Additional information about benefits and equal opportunity employment can be found through the provided links. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Locations: Austin, TX; San Antonio, TX (McAllister Freeway).