VP, Project Finance

OREGON EMPLOYMENT DEPARTMENT - Salem, OR

Part-time - Senior

Salem, OR

About the position

The Vice President of Project Finance at Sunrun is a leadership role focused on developing investor relationships and structuring renewable energy financing transactions. This position is crucial for driving the growth and profitability of the company by implementing innovative financing structures. The VP will manage a team within the Project Finance Group and report directly to the Head of Project Finance, playing a key role in deal management, due diligence, and financial modeling efforts.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• 8-10 years of experience in power/energy/utilities 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.
• Proficiency in negotiating contracts, term sheets, and legal documents.
• Strong financial modeling capabilities to support and develop junior team members.
• Existing relationships with project finance and tax equity professionals.
• Curiosity about distributed generation and storage technology.
• 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.