Director, Renewable Energy Project Finance

About the Firm

Founded in 2005, Mickelson & Company is a boutique advisory firm with a focus on bespoke, tax‑motivated capital solutions. We specialize in the monetization of federal and state tax credits for the railroad and renewable energy industries. We are experiencing exciting growth opportunities and would like to expand our staff of structured finance professionals.

Director of Renewable Energy Project Finance

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

dependent upon experience

• Lead end‑to‑end transaction processes: manage tax credit transfer financings and sales, coordinate underwriting, negotiate term sheets and definitive documents, and drive deals through approval and closing
• Oversee and review complex project finance models used for valuation, return analysis, sensitivities, and lender/investor cases, ensuring accuracy and bankability of key assumptions
• Perform detailed due diligence and support deal execution, working cross‑functionally with internal teams and external advisors to evaluate data rooms, transaction terms and project documentation, identifying key risks and drivers.
• Lead, manage, and mentor the renewable energy finance team, setting standards for project management, modeling, analysis, and transaction execution
• Cultivate relationships with investors, project developers, advisors, lawyers, and other stakeholders to support transactions and advance company objectives
• Contribute to overall company strategy and resource allocation, including providing support to the Railroad and Advisory teams
• Create and present reports and materials for senior leadership
• Assist with the development of marketing documents and approach
• Continuously improve company processes, models, and tools to drive accuracy, efficiency, and insight across the firm

• 5+ years of experience in accounting, corporate finance, project finance, investment banking, commercial banking, private equity, or developer roles
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, engineering, or related field; CPA, JD, or CFA preferred
• Advanced financial modeling expertise, including forecasting, valuation, and scenario analysis, with the ability to build dynamic and scalable models in Excel
• Experience at a public accounting or law firm or in investment banking preferred
• Demonstrated project management skills and experience
• Lateral thinker, ability to move quickly and decisively
• Exceptional attention to detail and analytical rigor, ensuring accuracy and quality

• Sioux Falls with occasional travel, primarily for industry conferences, partner meetings, and site visits that support business development and relationship management.