VP, Project Finance

$179,550 - $239,400/Yr

Sunrun - Springfield, IL

Full-time - Senior

Springfield, IL

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 transactions to drive the company's growth and profitability. This position involves managing a team within the Project Finance Group and requires expertise in renewable energy finance, particularly in structuring various financing opportunities such as tax equity and debt financing. The VP will play a key role in executing capital markets transactions and ensuring alignment across the company's financial obligations.

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 multiple 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 finance, with at least 3 years in the US renewables industry.
• Bachelor's degree; MBA or Master's Degree preferred.
• Experience in structuring 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 and mentor 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with financial modeling software and tools.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks affecting renewable energy financing.

Benefits

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