Director of Project Finance

Adapture Renewables, Inc. is on a mission to be a leader in this new era of sustainable energy. Drawing upon an extensive knowledge base, we develop, finance, engineer, build, own, and operate high quality utility‑scale photovoltaic projects and battery energy storage projects. Our Project Finance team is looking for a talented Director of Project Finance to help support the efforts of our fast‑growing company.

Adapture Renewables is owned by KIRKBI Climate – the Kirk Kristiansen family’s private holding and investment company founded to build a sustainable future for the LEGO ® brand through generations.

The Director of Project Finance will assume responsibility for a number of primary Project Finance functions, including management and execution of tax equity and debt transactions, reviewing and approving analysis supporting M&A and development decision‑making and managing internal reporting responsibilities. The candidate will be based near our Bay Area home office.

• Lead the process of structuring, negotiating and closing project financings, including tax equity and debt transactions.
• Responsible for independently managing execution of diligence components of project finance and M&A transaction processes.
• Review and approve valuation models and resulting analysis considering the economic merits and risks associated with new project acquisitions and greenfield opportunities.
• Collaborate with in‑house engineers, developers, and accounting professionals to maintain appropriate assumptions for project models.
• Create and verify accuracy of investment memos, investor presentations and project summaries.
• Develop and maintain project finance related intelligence (tax law and prevailing tax equity terms, property and sales tax information).
• Support the Asset Management team with ongoing operating reports and draw requests.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, or related field. Advanced degree a plus.
• At least 3‑5 years of experience in a renewable energy project finance role.
• Demonstrated ability to work with complex financial models in Excel.
• Experience with tax equity and/or term debt transactions in the renewables sector.
• Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Possesses self‑starter qualities with the ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Demonstrated ability to manage at least one analyst‑level direct report.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and prioritize several concurrent tasks in a fast‑paced environment. Ability to constructively identify and articulate when there are priority conflicts.
• Role will require occasional travel for in‑person investor and lender meetings and major industry conferences.

• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Competitive health, vision, and dental benefits
• Attractive personal time off and company holiday package
• Salary commensurate with experience

Qualified candidates only. No search firms. Adapture Renewables, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity.