Company
Cypress Creek Renewables (CCR) is powering a sustainable future, one project at a time. Cypress Creek Renewables (CCR) is a leading clean-tech company, who develops, finances, owns and operates utility-scale and distributed solar and storage projects across the country. The company was recently acquired by a large, publicly-traded private equity firm – and is ramping up its financing activities to support increased growth of its development and M&A platforms. Fostering a diverse group of innovative thinkers from all backgrounds, Cypress people are drawn to work in a purpose-driven organization. We hope you will join us.

The Role
Cypress Creek Renewables is seeking a talented and highly motivated individual to support solar project financing activities. This position is for someone inspired by the opportunity to gain experience in supporting solar and battery storage transactions, financial modeling, cross functional coordination with exposure to development, construction and project financing while working in a high-growth start-up environment. This position is based in San Francisco.
The analyst will be critical member of the deal team focused on financial modeling, assisting with all aspects of working with transaction counterparties, investors and lenders, and coordinating with third-party consultants. The analyst will also work closely with CCR's project development, engineering and O&M teams in the course of tracking development progress on projects and assist in the day-to-day operations of various CCR's financing facilities.
We are a lean team with a flat culture so the analyst will have the opportunity to learn new skills, gain deep exposure to multiple facets of a growing industry, rapidly develop their career, and earn highly competitive pay. This position is based in San Francisco.

Responsibilities

• Analyze solar project investment opportunities utilizing traditional economic criteria such as unlevered and levered investment returns and understanding specific inputs or levers that are the key value drivers on the valuation of energy/infrastructure projects.
• Prepare financial models for various debt financed and tax equity financing deal structures for solar and storage projects.
• Create presentations and other materials for key stakeholders including executive management and external financing parties
• Manage internal and external project diligence and transaction timelines
• Work independently as well as collaboratively with various internal subject matter experts to manage substantive issues around tax, accounting, financing, structuring, and legal considerations impacting transactions in solar and battery storage project finance.
• Support internal strategy decisions across company groups (Development, EPC, Corporate Finance) via financial analysis

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree
• 1-2 years of finance experience required (investment banking, project finance, or corporate M&A experience is a plus)
• Solar or renewable energy experience is a plus
• Strong financial analysis, quantitative, and modeling skills
• Proficiency in MS Suite, particularly high level of proficiency in MS Excel
• Self-motivated with a high level of initiative and accountability
• Ability to work well with multiple teams across functions and offices throughout the US
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (verbal & written) and ability to think on feet to defend positions and decisions
• Attention to detail & organizational skills (including the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and deliver results under tight deadlines)
• Strong ethics and integrity
• Desire to contribute professionally and personally to a dynamic and motivated team environment dedicated to making solar more competitive by optimizing financing executions, and having fun doing it
• Solution-driven, proactive and innovative
• Eagerness to learn and take on more responsibilities and advance into an Associate position at an industry leading solar and storage developer after demonstrating sufficient mastery of the craft
• Embrace and live by the mission and values of Cypress Creek Renewables

Submit a resume and brief cover letter outlining your background and interest in the position through this job posting. Submissions without cover letters will not be considered.

Job Type: Full-time