Compliance Business Intelligence Analyst

Job Posting: Compliance Business Intelligence Analyst

Reports to: Controller

Company: SunVest Solar, LLC®

Location: Chicago, IL

Type: Full-Time, Onsite

Compensation: Competitive Base Salary Discretionary Bonus Comprehensive Benefits

About SunVest:

SunVest is a Chicago-based, nationally focused renewable energy company with a mission to cultivate access to renewable energy for America. With more than 2 gigawatts of development projects and a growing portfolio of operational assets expected to reach 300 megawatts in 2026, SunVest is shaping the future of renewable energy. Our expertise spans the entire energy transition value chain, from development and construction to financing and operations. For more information, visit www.sunvest.com.

Position Overview:

As the Compliance & Business Intelligence Analyst, you will report to the Controller and support regulatory compliance, business intelligence, and strategic operational initiatives across the organization. This role has evolved beyond traditional legal, finance or administrative support and is intended for someone who can help the business organize complex information, strengthen reporting processes, and leverage technology, automation, and AI-enabled tools to create more efficient and scalable workflows. This role combines compliance oversight, research, reporting, and process automation to improve efficiency and support informed decision-making.

Responsibilities include:

Compliance

• Monitor and ensure compliance with prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements under federal and state regulations, including IRS guidance under Sections 45Y and 48E of the Internal Revenue Code.
• Track and maintain wage determinations, job classifications, and apprenticeship ratios across development and construction projects.
• Coordinate with internal teams and third-party platforms to implement compliance workflows.
• Support audits, reporting obligations, and compliance reviews by gathering and organizing required documentation.
• Identify compliance risks and recommend process improvements to strengthen internal controls and reduce exposure.
• Leverage technology, automation, and process improvements to streamline compliance tracking, document management, audit preparation, and regulatory reporting.

Business Intelligence

• Partner with FP&A to develop, maintain, and optimize Power BI dashboards and reports supporting compliance, operational, and executive reporting.
• Utilize reporting, database, and automation tools to improve data quality, reporting efficiency, and business insights.
• Build and enhance reporting tools using platforms such as Power BI, Excel, Power Query, Power Automate, SQL, Python, VBA, or similar technologies.
• Evaluate and implement AI and automation solutions that enhance reporting and operational workflows.
• Translate complex or decentralized data into clear, usable reporting and insights for internal stakeholders.
• Maintain documentation of reporting processes, data sources, automation workflows, and recurring compliance requirements to support continuity and knowledge transfer.

Cross Functional Partnership

• Work closely with Finance, Development, Operations, People & Culture, and external partners to ensure accurate, timely, and complete reporting.
• Serve as a detail-oriented project coordinator for compliance and reporting initiatives that require input from multiple teams.
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders to gather information, clarify requirements, follow up on missing items, and ensure deadlines are met.
• Other projects as assigned

What We’re Looking For:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Science, Political Science, Finance, Economics, or a related field preferred. Strong academic performance is valued.
• Detail Orientation: Demonstrated ability to manage compliance tracking, organize documents, and follow evolving legal rules.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a proactive mindset for process improvements.
• Collaboration: Strong verbal and written communication skills to work effectively with teams and stakeholders.
• Project Management: Outstanding organizational and time management skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Mission Alignment: A strong passion for renewable energy and a commitment to advancing sustainable solutions with integrity.
• Technical Skills: Experience leveraging analytics, automation, and AI tools (e.g., Power BI, Excel, Power Query, VBA, SQL, Python, Power Automate) to improve processes and solve business challenges.
• AI Curiosity & Judgement: Comfortable exploring current and newly evolved AI tools, while applying sound judgement, confidentiality and data accuracy standards

Why Join SunVest?

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including 401(k) employer match and health/vision/dental coverage.
• Generous and flexible time off policy, including company holidays.
• Career growth opportunities in an exciting and rapidly expanding industry.

SunVest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

The salary range for this role reflects the broad array of factors considered in making compensation decisions. These factors include, but are not limited to, skill sets, experience, training, licensure, and certifications, as well as other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the geographic differential associated with the location where the position may be filled. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $72,000-$90,000. At SunVest, it is uncommon for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, as compensation decisions are tailored to the specifics of each case.

We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. We request that recruiters and agencies refrain from contacting us regarding this or any other role within the company. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Join SunVest in leading the charge to cultivate access to renewable energy for America!