Finance Manager

POSITION TITLE: Finance Manager

WHO WE ARE

Heelstone Renewable Energy is a utility-scale solar, wind, and storagedeveloper headquartered in Durham, NC, with expertise indeveloping,originating, financing, constructing, and operating solar photovoltaic, wind, and storageprojects. Heelstone’s strategy includes greenfield development, co-development, and acquisitions of later-stage projects. Heelstone has developed and achieved commercial operation on over 80 solar projects with an aggregate generating capacity of approximately 1.2 GW. Heelstone has partnered with Qualitas Energy to fund its development platformas it continues to grow into a world-class Independent Power Producer. For more information, please visit

POSITION SUMMARY

The Finance Manager will play a pivotal role in supporting the company’s investment team, including project finance, M&A, corporate finance, and strategic portfolio decision-making. The role involves managing diverse transaction-focused finance workstreams, interfacing with external counterparties, and working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals. Reporting to the SVP, Investments, the Finance Manager will interface with the Construction, Development, Legal, FP&A, and Accounting teams to deliver high-quality financial analysis and insights. This is either a full-time hybrid position located in Durham, NC or a remote position with monthly travel to the home office in Durham – in-person is preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage project debt and tax equity capital raise processes including investor RFPs, term sheet negotiations, investor Q&A, third-party advisor report creation, and other legal documentation Manage corporate financing processes including transactions to raise new capital and workstreams to manage existing corporate facilities Screen and conduct financial analysis of project acquisition opportunities, assist in structuring and pricing acquisitions, and manage due diligence and closing processes Manage, review, and maintain complex financial models utilizing diverse capital structures Prepare financial analyses and board presentations to provide detailed overviews of projects and support strategic development decisions Collaborate with the construction and development teams to ensure financial models reflect accurate assumptions Provide direction to team of analysts, including guidance on financial modeling and other workstreams where their support is being provided Execute ad-hoc research and analytical tasks to evaluate new technologies, markets, and financing structures

SKILLS AND PERSONAL QUALITIES

Proficient in MS Office including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word Experienced in building and improving financial models Exceptional analytical capabilities and attention to detail Ability to evaluate risk exposure Self-starter that operates well in an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment Strong sense of accountability, taking ownership over projects and responsibilities and resolving issues proactively Ability to work concurrently on a variety of projects, prioritize efforts, and work effectively under pressure Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills Strong organization and management skills

EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Demonstrated record of execution at a utility-scale developer, investment bank, or similar transaction-focused finance position 4-year degree required 4-6 years of experience in finance, of which some were focused on renewable energy or power markets Familiarity with financing tools, including debt (construction, term, revolving facilities) and tax credit monetization (tax equity, tax credit transfer) Experience in the renewable energy industry, including an understanding of project development, financing, and regulatory frameworks Understanding of "solar economics" and financial modeling Total Rewards Package We have an office-based schedule of 4 days in the office (M-Th) and one work-from-home day. Our attractive compensation package offers: Competitive Base Salary Generous Bonus Program 401(K) company match with immediate vesting Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits Company-sponsored HRA, employee-funded FSA, and DCA available EAP Benefits Company paid Long and Short-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance Cell Phone Reimbursement Plan Flexible Paid Time Off and allotted Sick Time 12 Paid Holidays In addition to the compensation package, we also boast robust perks which include: Provided Setup of at-home Tech Company-paid downtown Durham Parking next to the Durham Bulls Stadium Free access to our building’s state-of-the-art gym Fully stocked kitchen with snacks and drinks Discount program for popular locations and services Amazing rooftop views of Downtown Durham A note to recruiters: The Heelstone team does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies. The Human Resources team coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. We do not accept resumes from third-party recruiters unless authorized by the Human Resources team and if a signed agreement is in place. #J-18808-Ljbffr Heelstone Renewable Energy