FP&A Associate, Asset Management - CleanCapital

Who We Are 
CleanCapital is a diversified clean energy company focused on the middle-market solar and storage industry. Mission-driven to mitigate the climate crisis, CleanCapital leads the energy transition with strategic investments in early-stage, new construction, and operating renewables projects and development partners. To date, the company has invested $1 billion in projects and companies, including the acquisition of BQ Energy, a national leader in landfill and brownfield renewable energy development. The company has successfully acquired and managed over 230 operating and new construction projects in 26 states and one U.S. territory, totaling 460 MW.  

Location of Position 
This position is a fully remote position, with the option of having a hybrid work schedule if located near our NYC or Buffalo office locations.  

What We Offer 

• Opportunity to join a top-notch, collaborative team of professionals 

• Experience with and chance to represent one of the nation’s top financiers and operators of medium-scale solar projects  

• Policy design experience on one of the fastest growing segments of the renewable energy industry 

• Professional development opportunities to grow into an industry leader 

• 100% paid for benefits plus 401k matching program 

• Competitive Salary. The range for this position is $98,000 - $133,000 

• Fantastic team environment and collaborative culture 

Our Commitment to Diversity 
CleanCapital is committed to fostering a diverse and equitable workforce reflective of our community while also valuing each persons’ unique perspective, skills, and experiences. CleanCapital does not discriminate against any individual’s race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or nationality and is committed to promoting a more just and inclusive world through intentional policies and actions.  

Position Summary 

The FP&A Associate will play a key role in CleanCapital’s financing relationships and will be tasked wtih managing a number of critical activities for the company including financing compliance, performance analysis, annual budgeting and REC contracting. This is a unique role that covers both Asset Management and Capital Market responsibilities and will be incredible experience for the right candidate.  The ideal candidate will combine finance skills (including institutional training in excel modeling) with an ability to translate internal company information into useful, clear insights. This position reports to the Chief Operating Officer.  

Core Responsibilities 

• Manage all annual operating budget requirements for internal tracking and financing compliance.  

• Calculate quarterly distributions to tax equity partners, and CleanCapital Holdings from each portfolio company in coordination with Accounting leads. 

• Optimize Budget vs. Actual reporting and analysis for all portfolio companies.  

• Manage all reporting and compliance requirements for debt and tax equity financings in coordination with Accounting leads.  

• Coordinate draws and principal/interest payments on CleanCapital’s debt facilities in coordination with the Accounting leads for the facilities. 

• Conduct fair market value and savings analysis for solar and battery storage customers.  

• Assist with project agreement extension negotiations with customers - Power Purchase Agreements, Net Metering Agreements and Land Leases, among others.  

• Manage and optimize Renewable Energy Credit (REC) Blotter and advise COO on hedging needs.  

• Coordinate with Energy Markets team on REC contracting.  

• Maintain corporate model that tracks performance and forecasts future company cash flows and IRR.  

• Translate quarterly financials and budget vs. actual reporting into corporate model.   

• Maintain capitalization table. 

• Create and maintain FP&A model for corporate cash position.  

• Optimize corporate cash utilization, including letters of credit and capital commitments in coordination with the Senior Director of Capital Markets.  

• Assist with risk management responsibilities for the company.  

• Job description may evolve over time.  

• Occasional travel expected. 

Education Requirements 

• Bachelor’s Degree required. Degree in Finance preferred.  

Technical Skills and Experience 

• Strong proficiency in excel based modeling. 

• Corporate/project finance experience. Experience with clean energy tax equity a plus.  

• Proficiency in accounting a plus. 

• Authorization to work in the US. 

Psychosocial Skills /Human Skills/Behavioral Skills 

• Must have the ability to define issues, analyze problems, evaluate alternatives, and develop sound conclusions. 

• Proven ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team. 

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. 

• Keen attention to detail.  

• Project management skills.  

• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to take ideas and run with them from concept to conclusion. 

• Exceptional verbal and writing communication skills with superiors, peers, partners, and other stakeholders. 

• Excellent interpersonal skills while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment. 

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The physical demands of this job require an individual to be able to work at a computer for most of the day, be able to participate in conference calls and travel to team retreats on a time-to-time basis. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Work Conditions 

If working remotely, your work environment is what you make of it, however CleanCapital encourages everyone to have a dedicated workspace that, for the most part, can be free of distractions. If working in one of our Corporate Offices, the work environment is usually quiet (normal city traffic noises are common), a blend of artificial and natural light, temperate and generally supports a collaborative work environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 

CleanCapital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in all company facilities without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), genetic information, or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. 

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