Pine Gate Renewables is a leading renewable energy company focused on project development and strategic financing of solar and storage projects throughout the United States. The company’s Pine Gate Impact initiative contributes to multiple non-profit organizations aimed at improving the environment and local communities. Headquartered in Asheville, NC, Pine Gate Renewables made the Inc. 5000 list in 2021, placing at #37 and named to Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies list in 2021. Pine Gate Renewables works every day to achieve its mission to “Get Solar Done.” For more information, visit
pinegaterenewables.com. As a Project Finance Analyst at Pine Gate, you will be responsible for providing sophisticated financial analysis and deal management/execution support for project financing transactions, project acquisition, and project development opportunities. You will support the structuring and closing of tax equity, debt, and sponsor equity transactions as well as provide complex financial modeling to support the development and construction of utility-scale solar farms throughout the country.
This role work closely with the PGR’s Project Finance and Development Finance teams. The Project Finance work is fast-paced, challenging, and intellectually stimulating. As such, you will need to be a self-starter, work well under pressure, have the aptitude to synthesize large amounts of information, and be capable of creating innovative solutions to complex problems. If you find renewable energy exciting and are able to adapt and innovate in a continually evolving industry, we want to speak with you.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Evaluate current and potential projects through forecasting cash flows, evaluating tax impacts, quantifying investor returns, and determining project risks and mitigants
- Own the financial modeling process for project financings and assist in project-level due diligence
- Work with the deal execution teams to assist in transaction closings
- Support PGR’s M&A and development teams through financial return analysis
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders in development, EPC, engineering, and accounting as well as third-party consultants to develop extensive financial models for PGR and its investment partners
- Support existing relationships with lenders, tax equity investors, and brokers, responding to inquiries and soliciting information as needed
- Create marketing materials for soliciting proposals for the disposition or financing of projects
Must-Haves
- 1-2 years of related experience working in project finance, preferably in investment banking, debt capital markets, or with a project developer
- Proficiency with DCF analysis required
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required
- Excellent analytical and communication skills required
- Ability to work independently, multi-task, make decisions, prioritize and meet assigned deadlines in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
- Strong work ethic, a high degree of detail orientation, and an extreme sense of urgency
Education and Certifications
- A Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in Finance or Accounting
Working Environment and Physical Demand
- Remote with up to 5% travel; with in-office option
Pine Gate Renewables believes in taking care of our employees by offering benefits that support their physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, training, and development, giving back to the community, remote work options, dog-friendly offices, and much more.Pine Gate Renewables is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.Pine Gate Renewables does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies.
