Director, Finance & Investment

About Encore Renewable EnergyEncore Renewable Energy is a leading integrated clean energy services company headquartered in Burlington, Vermont, focused on developing, building, owning and operating sustainable, high return community-scale solar PV systems, large scale energy storage applications and 21st century solutions for the redevelopment of underutilized property.Encore is a dynamic, high-growth, team-oriented, entrepreneurial company.

We are a group of colleagues committed to the triple bottom line of people, planet, profit, and are willing to take on responsibilities outside of our comfort zone. We hope you are too!

Your ResponsibilitiesLead financial modeling, underwriting, and investment decision-making across Encore's project finance investments, M&A, capital raising (including construction debt, back-leverage, tax equity and tax credit transfers), and business development activitiesOwn the evaluation of project and portfolio investments, including returns analysis, capital-at-risk assessment, financing assumptions, downside cases, sensitivities, and recommendations to senior leadershipLead the preparation and presentation of investment materials to management and investment committees throughout the project lifecycle, clearly articulating key risks, value drivers, underwriting assumptions, and recommendationsLead financing transactions from strategy through closing, including structuring, financial modeling, lender and investor engagement, due diligence, term sheet negotiation, documentation, closing mechanics, and post-closing compliance and relationship managementDevelop and maintain relationships with banks, tax equity investors, tax credit buyers, institutional capital providers, advisors, and other financing counterparties; support capital-markets strategy and evaluation of new financing structuresPartner with development and commercial teams to evaluate project economics, price offtake opportunities, assess acquisition opportunities, and establish financial parameters that support disciplined investment decisionsOversee recurring financial and portfolio reporting to capital partners and senior management, ensuring accurate, timely, decision-useful analysis and clear communication of performance, risks, liquidity, and capital requirementsPartner closely with accounting, treasury, legal, construction, and asset management teams to ensure financing assumptions, forecasts, transaction requirements, and financial reporting are appropriately integratedOwn and continuously improve Encore's project finance models, underwriting standards, investment-committee processes, reporting tools, and transaction workflows, with an emphasis on scalability, consistency, controls, and efficient use of dataProvide leadership, coaching, and quality control for junior finance team members, including review of models, analyses, presentations, and transaction deliverablesServe as a senior finance resource across the organization and take ownership of strategic and ad hoc analyses as business needs evolveYour Experience8+ years of relevant transactional experience in project finance, infrastructure investing, M&A, investment banking, or principal investing, with significant experience in the U.S. renewable energy sector; Senior Director candidates will generally be expected to bring 10+ years of relevant experience and a demonstrated record of leading complex transactionsDemonstrated experience independently leading renewable energy financings or investments through closing, including responsibility for structuring, underwriting, diligence, negotiation, documentation, and internal approvalsDeep understanding of U.S. renewable energy project finance, including construction debt, back-leverage, tax equity, ITC transferability, project-level cash waterfalls, debt sizing and covenant analysis; experience with both solar and energy storage strongly preferredAdvanced financial modeling skills and demonstrated ability to build, audit, manage, and interpret complex project and portfolio finance models; ability to translate model outputs into clear investment recommendationsStrong commercial and investment judgment, with the ability to identify material risks, challenge assumptions, balance competing considerations, and make recommendations with incomplete informationDemonstrated ability to manage multiple complex transactions and priorities simultaneously, establish workplans and deadlines, and drive cross-functional teams toward decisions and closing milestonesExperience managing relationships with senior internal stakeholders and external capital providers, including banks, institutional investors, tax equity investors, advisors, and legal counselStrong executive-level written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to distill complex financial and transaction matters for senior management, investment committees, boards, and external counterpartiesDemonstrated leadership capabilities, including mentoring and developing junior team members, reviewing analytical work product, and establishing high standards for accuracy, judgment, and executionBachelor's degree in finance, economics, business, engineering, mathematics, statistics, or a related field; MBA or other relevant graduate degree is a plusExpert-level proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with VBA, Python, Power BI, or other analytical and automation tools is a plusWorking technical and commercial knowledge of solar and battery energy storage technologies and the principal revenue, operating, interconnection, and construction considerations affecting project economicsSelf-starter with a high degree of ownership, accountability, integrity, and emotional intelligence; comfortable operating independently in an entrepreneurial environment while collaborating effectively across functionsTeam-oriented leader with a willingness to work across organizational boundaries and take on responsibilities beyond a narrowly defined role when neededLife at EncoreOur team is our single greatest asset and that of which we are most proud.

Encore team members share a single mission – building the clean energy economy of the future in a responsible manner that creates high quality jobs and enhances the communities in which our projects operate.We invest heavily in our team – here are a few of the perks and benefits we offer:Complete, high quality medical benefits that include flex time options for child and family care and extended parental leave100% of health-care premiums funded by EncoreWork-life balance with flexible work schedules (remote work opportunities) and attractive paid-time off policy11 paid holidays (includes 1 floating holiday of employee’s choice)One paid volunteer day each fiscal quarter401k profit sharingEmployee equity participation programContinuing education and tuition assistanceJustice, Diversity, Equity, InclusionEncore believes that an equitable and inclusive work environment, and a diverse, empowered team are key to achieving our mission.

We are not looking for candidates who are “culture fits.” We are looking for candidates who can expand our culture, challenge business as usual, and bring their whole selves to work.

We strive to provide all candidates with an equitable and accessible recruitment process.Encore provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or genetics.

In addition to federal law requirements, Encore complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which Encore has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.Don’t meet every single requirement?

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate.