VP, Project Finance

$179,550 - $239,400/Yr

Sunrun - Jefferson City, MO

Full-time - Senior

Jefferson City, MO

Specialty Trade Contractors

About the position

The Vice President, Project Finance at Sunrun is a leadership role responsible for developing investor relationships, originating financial partnerships, and structuring renewable transactions. This position plays a key role in 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead in structuring, executing, and maintaining residential solar financings, collaborating with law firms and external investment bankers.
• Maintain existing relationships and develop additional sources of tax equity, debt, and cash equity financing.
• Oversee the company's project finance projections and analysis.
• Coordinate with multiple groups within the company to complete various third-party due diligence requests.
• Support broader treasury, budgeting, and financial planning and analysis matters to ensure internal alignment on financing obligations.

Requirements

• 8-10 years of experience with a developer, investment firm, or investment bank specializing in power/energy/utilities, including at least 3 years in the US renewables industry.
• Bachelor's degree.
• MBA or Masters Degree preferred.
• Experience in structuring, negotiating, and closing various renewable energy financings, including tax equity partnerships, debt financings, and/or cash equity transactions.
• Experience negotiating contracts, term sheets, and other legal documents.
• Financial modeling capabilities to review and support junior team members.
• Existing relationships with project finance and tax equity professionals in the sectors.
• Strong organizational and people skills, combined with analytical and quantitative capabilities.
• Understanding of solar + storage renewable energy systems at a commercial level.
• Strong executive-level communication & presentation skills.
• Proven leader, motivator, and mentor of junior employees.

Nice-to-haves

• Curiosity around distributed generation, storage technology, and power markets.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and juggle multiple priorities.

Benefits

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