Associate, Project Finance

Silicon Ranch is a fully integrated provider of customized renewable energy, carbon, and battery storage solutions for a diverse set of partners across North America.

• We are known for putting community partnerships first, and are the only renewable energy company in the U.S. that owns and operates all of its solar ranches and has a 100% track record for successful delivery.

• We have the largest utility scale agrivoltaics portfolio in the country under Regenerative Energy®, our nationally recognized holistic approach to project design, construction, and land management. Our model incorporates regenerative ranching and other regenerative land management practices to restore livelihoods and soil health, biodiversity, and water quality.

• Through our subsidiary, Clearloop, we are able to help businesses of all sizes reclaim their carbon footprint with a direct investment in building new solar projects while also helping bring renewable energy and economic development to distressed communities.

By joining Silicon Ranch, you will be joining a team of experienced and dedicated individuals who have proven time and again that it is indeed possible to not only “make solar do more”, but to make the promise of carbon-free, renewable energy that benefits people right where it comes from a tangible, measurable, and replicable reality.

Silicon Ranch is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is reflective of the communities in which we work and serve. We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Position:
Associate, Project Finance

Location:

Nashville, TN

Overview:
The primary responsibility will be to support the project financing lead’s efforts to facilitate and execute on tax equity and debt financings for the company’s portfolio of solar projects.

• Coordinate all due diligence review and delivery with internal and external stakeholders;

• Create and manage project finance data sites and closing checklists;

• Update, maintain, and create internal reporting and tracking tools;

• Coordinate closely with the numerous project stakeholders to track and manage project closings;

• Update financial modeling assumptions

• Review technical or legal documents at a high level, with more detail as experience grows

• Manage and coordinate construction loan draw processes and milestone fundings with internal/external stakeholders

• Prioritizes work in order to meet project goals and deadlines;

• Other duties as assigned.

The position will require heavy interaction and coordination with internal (engineering, project development, project management, counsel, accounting, etc.) and external (financing parties, insurance consultants, independent engineers, counsels, etc.) stakeholders.

Candidates should possess demonstrated skill in partnering with external and internal stakeholders to execute on cross-functional work streams, and be able to communicate complicated and technical points clearly both verbally and in writing.

• Bachelor's Degree and/or 2-4 years of work experience in transaction, finance, or portfolio financing experience.

• Helpful to have exposure/experience, or a strong desire to learn more about all aspects of the US solar renewable energy industry and US federal tax credit systems

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Excellent interpersonal skills – able to collaborate within your team and cross-functionally

• Analytical problem solver

• Intellectually curious

• Self-motivated, self-starter who…