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Director of Investments, Community Solar

Director of Investments, Community Solar

Dylan GreenBaltimore, MD, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Director of Investments, Community Solar

The Company

The company is a national developer, owner, and operator of commercial and community solar projects that help businesses, municipalities, and institutions access reliable clean energy. Backed by substantial financial partners, it delivers turnkey renewable energy solutions—from project origination and financing to construction and long-term asset management. With decades of expertise across distributed generation and community-scale portfolios, the company has built a reputation for executing complex solar and storage projects that expand access to affordable, sustainable power across the United States.

Role Overview

A renewable energy investment firm is seeking a Director to join its investment team, supporting the analysis of distributed generation and community solar projects across the U.S. The Director will lead financial modeling and due diligence for new investments. This role works closely with development, policy, and finance teams to deliver clear insights that drive investment decisions.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Oversee detailed financial modeling and valuation for C&I, community solar, and energy storage investments, including scenario testing and market sensitivity reviews
  • Analyze the economics of different financing and ownership structures and partner with Structured Finance on deal implementation
  • Develop, enhance, and align financial models and project summaries used for leadership reviews and investment decisions
  • Work closely with teams across Business Development, Policy, and Finance to validate inputs and ensure assumptions align with market realities
  • Create and deliver investment materials and recommendations for executive leadership and board review
  • Manage due diligence from initial screening through financing and construction, coordinating reconciliations before and after closing
  • Guide and support junior team members, promoting accuracy, collaboration, and professional growth
  • Drive process optimization efforts, including automation and model standardization initiatives

Qualifications

  • Extensive experience in renewable energy finance, investment evaluation, or structured transactions, ideally focused on distributed generation or community solar
  • Expert‑level proficiency in Excel with the capability to design, modify, and analyze complex project and portfolio financial models
  • Deep knowledge of tax equity and debt structures, including partnership flips, sale‑leasebacks, transferability, private placements, and securitizations
  • Solid grasp of community solar programs, market regulations, and state‑level policy frameworks
  • Exceptional presentation and communication abilities, with experience engaging senior executives and investment committees
  • Demonstrated people leadership skills and a history of mentoring and developing junior professionals

    • Seniority Level

  • Director

    • Employment Type

  • Full‑time

    • Job Function

  • Finance

    • Industries

  • Services for Renewable Energy and Utilities

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