Director, M&A

Sol Systems is seeking a Director of M&A to play a leadership role in Sol’s efforts to originate, evaluate, negotiate, and close acquisitions of utility-scale solar and storage development projects as we expand our position as a leading customer-focused IPP. This role will be critical in driving growth for the company by identifying and closing acquisition opportunities that meet investor requirements and align with Sol’s overall strategy. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of renewable development, experience with the development of assets and evaluating project risks, strong commercial instincts, and a professional network of partners to help identify potential acquisition opportunities.

This role will report to our Head of M&A and be responsible for delivering high-quality and profitable projects by leading the evaluation, overseeing the diligence process, and working alongside our internal and external SMEs (structured finance, power marketing, engineering, development, etc.) for individual acquisition opportunities.

Sol Systems is a national clean energy firm focused on building domestic energy that benefits local communities. The Company is operating, building, and managing over 7 GW of projects across 38 States for Fortune 500 companies, municipalities, utilities, schools, and more than 40,000 customers across the United States. Sol Systems works with institutional clients, corporate partners, and foundations to create an energy future we can all believe in. The company was founded in 2008 and is led by its founder. 

Key Responsibilities:

•    Lead the interface with selling counterparties to manage bidding process, negotiations and transaction documents (with support from an M&A Senior Associate)
•    Lead Sol’s internal due diligence process for multiple M&A opportunities by analyzing project fundamentals and coordinating/collaborating with our internal SME teams
•    Lead investment-related communications and decision making to Sol’s Investment Committee and Board
•    Originate M&A opportunities in solar and storage markets
•    Advance negotiation of transactional documentation, with guidance as needed from Head of M&A
•    Drive M&A strategy development alongside Sol’s Development and Market Intelligence teams
•    Manage and mentor team members

Skills and Attributes:

•    Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college program
•    5+ years of experience in renewable energy development and/or project acquisition
•    Experience with multiple project acquisitions including contract and deal negotiation
•    Understanding of full-cycle of utility-scale solar power generation development, U.S. power markets and transmission systems
•    Ability to travel 25%-30%
•    Excellent ability to manage multiple competing priorities
•    Willingness and aptitude at communicating creative ideas, challenges, solutions 

Location: This position is based in our Washington, DC office. 

Commitment & Compensation: Compensation and title will be commensurate with experience. In addition, Sol Systems provides health insurance, employer covered life and short term and long term disability, retirement benefits, partial gym reimbursement, transportation benefits, education benefits, paid vacation and federal holidays.

To Apply: Please submit a resume, cover letter and salary requirements.

Sol Systems is an equal-opportunity employer, and does not discriminate based on gender, race, ethnicity, orientation, creed, or other trait. Sol Systems supports and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.