Project Finance Manager

Project Finance Manager

Project Development, Energy

San Diego, CA
• Full-Time/Regular

The role is responsible for developing and executing financing strategies for complex projects (ESPC, PPA, P3), including financial modeling, procurement, and negotiations. Leads stakeholder and lender relationships, drives financial close, ensures compliance, and integrates grants, incentives, and tax credits into project structures.

Develops and recommends financing strategies for ESPC, PPA, P3, and similar project structures.

Builds and maintains relationships with financial institutions, lenders, and key business partners.

Performs comprehensive financial modeling during project development, including amortization schedules, interest assumptions, and payment terms.

Leads procurement processes for financing partners using federal, MUSH, and private-sector tools and procedures.

Manages financial close activities, ensuring stakeholder alignment, document distribution, and compliance with lender requirements.

Coordinates invoicing and payment processes with accounting teams to ensure adherence to agreed schedules.

Negotiates financing agreements, including Master Purchase Agreements, disbursement terms, and payment schedules to optimize financial outcomes.

Educates internal teams and prime partners on financing mechanisms, contractual obligations, and compliance requirements.

Supports client sales teams by presenting financing options and participating in financial discussions with client executives.

Researches and integrates grants, incentives, and tax credits into project financial analyses to maximize cost benefits.

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related field. MBA preferred.

Minimum 8 years' of experience in structured project finance with emphasis on federal ESPC/EUSC mechanisms.

Strong analytical skills and ability to problem-solve and manage multiple priorities.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Strong presentation skills.

Proficient MS Office Suite skills, such as SharePoint, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and MS Project.

Advanced knowledge of financial modeling.

Advanced knowledge of federal procurement standards and DOE ePB tool.

Strong contract literacy (loan agreements, MPAs, lien releases)

Comprehensive familiarity with tax credits, grants, and incentive programs; proficient in EPR/AP systems.

Proven ability to collaborate and build relationships with others.

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting

Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)

Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability

Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance

Disability income protection insurance

Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time

Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses

Wellness benefits

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Pay:
Final pay is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. For California this ranges from $ - $ plus annual incentive, benefits, and retirement program as outlined above.

Contingent Employment:
All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.

External Agency Announcement:
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