Portfolio Manager, Finance, NA

## Portfolio Manager, Finance, NAApply:
Hybrid:
CA Kitchener:
Full time:
Posted 6 Days Ago:
At Canadian Solar, our vision is to make lives better by bringing electricity powered by the sun to millions of people worldwide. As a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions, we've been an industry front-runner since our founding in 2001.

Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in all parts of our organization as we navigate the complexities of a booming industry.

Throughout Canadian Solar's subsidiaries, e-Storage, Recurrent Energy, MSS and CSI Solar Co., we invest in our employees' growth. Our training programs and promotional opportunities ensure we all can continue to learn. We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide various flexible work options to support our employees' well-being. Join our team to  Make the Difference  by creating a lasting positive impact on the world and the communities where we operate.

Company Summary    Recurrent Energy is a wholly owned subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc. and is one of the world's largest and most geographically diversified utility-scale solar and energy storage project development, ownership, and O&M platforms.  Recurrent Energy is focused on bringing low-cost clean energy and meaningful economic development to communities across the globe.
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* Position Title:

** Portfolio Manager, Finance
** Department:
** Asset Management
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* Reports To:

** Senior Finance Director, Asset Management
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* Location:

** Kitchener Ontario
** Position Summary
** We are seeking a Manager to join the Asset Management team at Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar. This team member is responsible for the financial administration, monitoring, and execution of construction financing activities across a portfolio of solar and battery energy storage projects. This role oversees the review, reconciliation, and coordination of construction loan draws, ensuring compliance with financing agreements, project budgets, and internal controls.

The successful candidate will serve as a key liaison between Project Management, Treasury, Accounting, Project Finance, lenders, independent engineers, and external stakeholders to facilitate timely construction loan draws, maintain financial accuracy, construction progress reporting and overall agreement compliance. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience managing project finance and construction budgets within renewable energy or infrastructure environments
** Key Responsibilities
**** Construction Loan Draw Management
*** Lead the review, validation, and submission of construction loan draw requests for solar and battery storage projects.
* Coordinate the collection and validation of supporting documentation, including invoices, pay applications, contracts, change orders, lien waivers, and budget updates.
* Ensure draw requests comply with financing agreements, lender requirements, and internal controls.
* Coordinate with lenders, administrative agents, independent engineers, and legal teams throughout the draw approval process.
* Track funding status and ensure timely receipt and application of loan proceeds.
** Budget Monitoring and Financial Reconciliation
*** Reconcile project budgets against actual expenditures and committed costs.
* Monitor construction spending and forecast cash requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
* Identify budget variances and collaborate with Project Management and Accounting to investigate and resolve discrepancies.
* Review contingency usage, change orders, and cost reallocations to ensure appropriate approvals are obtained under the financing agreements.
* Maintain accurate cash flow forecasts.
** Cross-Functional…