LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy) is a high-growth renewable energy company forging a sustainable future through integrity, innovation, and positive impact. We own and operate 30 large wind, solar, and energy storage projects across the United States, totaling over 3 gigawatts (GW) of generating capacity.
LRE has an ambitious goal of 10GW of operating assets by 2028 and are developing and contracting an increasing pipeline of new projects every year. We take a full-lifecycle approach to our projects, built on a long-term ownership model and a company culture dedicated to our community partners and protecting the environment.
Job Summary:
The Director of Finance is responsible for structuring tax equity, debt and other project financings for large-scale wind, solar and battery energy storage projects, both repowering and greenfield. The position will report to the Senior Vice President, Finance.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for managing modelling of financing transactions and partnerships
Collaborate on optimal financing structure for individual projects and portfolios of projects
Manages and coordinates due diligence efforts for potential investors
Negotiates documentation for financing transactions
Coordinates with other internal groups (legal, tax, accounting, ESG, development and construction) as relevant for a financing transaction
Maintains and expands relationships with lenders and investors
Manages handoff process between project finance, operations and asset management and optimizes transaction efficiency
Supports asset management in preparing ongoing analysis and reporting for lenders, investors and management
Supports project development and acquisition efforts by partnering with other company business units (origination, development, operations, legal) to internalize financing conditions and requirements into company processes
Training of staff as needed
Qualifications:
Minimum 7 years of experience in project financing for renewables
Strong understanding of tax as it relates to tax equity financing
Experience in leading the origination and execution of renewables financings
Knowledge and experience in US renewables market
Team player who enjoys working in an entrepreneurial atmosphere
Bachelor’s Degree in finance, business, engineering, or other technical discipline; MBA/MS a plus
Physical Demands:
Position will require sitting for long periods of time as well as occasionally lifting up to twenty-pound boxes.
Leeward Management Services, LLC is committed to employing a diverse workforce and provides equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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What We Do
Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) is a leading renewable energy company that owns and operates a portfolio of 24 renewable energy facilities across nine states totaling about 2,500 megawatts of generating capacity. LRE is actively developing and contracting new wind, solar, and energy storage projects in energy markets across the U.S., with 1.9 gigawatts contracted and 20 gigawatts under development and construction spanning over 100 projects. LRE is committed to providing long-term, sustainable energy solutions across all its projects that benefit its community partners while protecting and enhancing the environment. LRE is a portfolio company of OMERS Infrastructure, an investment arm of OMERS, one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans with C$121 billion in net assets (as of December 31, 2021). For more information, visit www.leewardenergy.com.
