VP, Project Finance

$179,550 - $239,400/Yr

Sunrun - Lansing, MI

Full-time - Senior

Lansing, MI

Specialty Trade Contractors

About the position

The Vice President, Project Finance at Sunrun is a leadership role responsible for developing investor relationships and structuring renewable energy financing transactions. This position plays a crucial role in driving the growth and profitability of the company by originating financial partnerships and overseeing project finance activities. The VP will manage a team within the Project Finance Group and report directly to the Head of Project Finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the structuring, execution, and maintenance of residential solar financings, collaborating with law firms and investment bankers for capital markets transactions.
• Maintain existing relationships and develop new sources of tax equity, debt, and cash equity financing to support the company's development efforts.
• Oversee project finance projections and analysis for the company.
• Coordinate with various internal groups to complete third-party due diligence requests and develop expertise in the company's business practices.
• Support treasury, budgeting, and financial planning to ensure alignment on financing obligations and expectations.
• Engage in various aspects of the organization as part of an entrepreneurial finance team.

Requirements

• 8-10 years of experience in power/energy/utilities finance, with at least 3 years in the US renewables industry.
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or Master's Degree preferred.
• Experience in structuring, negotiating, and closing renewable energy financings, including tax equity partnerships and debt financings.
• Proven ability to negotiate contracts, term sheets, and legal documents.
• Strong financial modeling skills to support junior team members and develop talent.
• Existing relationships with project finance and tax equity professionals.
• Curiosity about distributed generation, storage technology, and power markets.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and quantitative skills.
• Understanding of solar + storage renewable energy systems at a commercial level.
• Excellent executive-level communication and presentation skills.
• Proven leadership and mentoring abilities for junior employees.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Employee wellness program
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)