REC Solar Career Opportunities

The Director, Project Finance will play a key role in the structuring and execution of project-level tax equity and debt transactions, as well as analysis and execution of new project finance opportunities for both behind-the-meter, greenfield and M&A projects in REC’s portfolio.

Reporting to Chief Investment Officer, this individual will lead the structuring and analysis of new potential financing transactions, and lead the execution of dropping projects and portfolios into REC’s existing debt and tax equity facilities. This individual will play a lead role negotiating documentation with tax equity investors, lenders, and third party consultants as well as manage both internal and external stakeholders throughout the process. This position requires extensive modelling experience, attention to detail, and a self-directed approach to process management. Additionally, this individual should have knowledge of project-level fundamentals and the ability to work collaboratively with REC Solar’s team members and third parties across the renewable energy financing community. Ideally, the candidate has demonstrated experience in negotiating debt and tax equity structures and successfully led or played a key role in negotiating and closing those facilities as well as the management of the subsequent project fundings.

Responsibilities

• Lead modeling and analytical comparison of financing opportunities for portfolios of distributed solar and energy storage assets. Financing activities include tax equity, ITC transfer, construction and term debt, warehouse facilities, and LC facilities.
• Work closely with the Chief Investment Officer and Director, M&A and other members of the Project Finance team to optimize financing structures for both greenfield and M&A portfolios.
• Manage investor and lender due diligence and all third-party consultants and deliverables required for third-party financing processes.
• Provide financial guidance to the development and sales teams by providing financial oversight / guidance / analysis of projects.
• Maintain up to date financial and tracking models (and an understanding of how to monetize projects) within existing markets, and lead the management and refinement of the team’s tax equity capital accounts model.
• Stay abreast of financial market developments (products and macro trends), make financial model updates, and provide recommendations on changes in company market strategy, based on changes in local, state, and federal financial incentives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, ideally with a concentration in finance, economics, or business.
• Demonstrated experience in Excel modelling and analysis, ideally in the renewable energy tax equity and debt sector. Distributed generation financing experience is a plus, but not required.
• Thorough understanding of the tax equity and debt frameworks for renewable energy, ideally with demonstrated experience negotiating, closing, and managing debt or tax equity financing and due diligence processes.
• Proven track record of organizing teams internally and appropriately managing external stakeholders and complex processes.
• Ability to utilize Excel, create excel trackers, and be able to use Word and PowerPoint for reporting/presentations via teams or in person.
• Strong work ethic, self-starter, ability to drive transactions and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced work environment.
• Detail-oriented and organized with superior analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think creatively to solve complex business and financial problems.
• In-depth understanding of finance/valuation concepts and financial statements.

The Technical Accounting Manager plays a critical role in ensuring accurate financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP, particularly around complex accounting areas such as revenue recognition, lease accounting, consolidation, and project finance. This role will also lead the design and optimization of accounting systems architecture and ERP implementations to support the company’s scaling operations.

Responsibilities

• Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting
  • Research and apply complex US GAAP accounting standards (e.g., ASC 606, ASC 842, ASC 810) to solar project development, power purchase agreements (PPAs), EPC contracts, and financing structures including tax equity and debt.
  • Ensure proper treatment of consolidations and eliminations across the corporate organization chart
  • Draft technical accounting memos and present conclusions to internal stakeholders and external auditors.
  • Support audit and reporting requirements, including preparation of footnotes, disclosures, and whitepapers.
  • Collaborate with FP&A, legal, and project finance teams to assess accounting implications of new contracts and deal structures.
  • Monitor new accounting standards and assess their impact on the company.
• ERP & Systems Architecture
  • Serve as the accounting systems architect for ERP implementation (e.g., Sage Intacct), with a focus on automation, scalability, and integration across project lifecycles.
  • Partner with IT and business process owners to design chart of accounts, reporting structures, and workflows tailored for a project-based IPP.
  • Lead implementation or optimization of ERP modules for revenue, procurement, fixed assets, and project costing.
  • Maintain internal controls within ERP systems, including user access, segregation of duties, and audit trails.
• Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Standardize accounting policies, procedures, and templates across the organization.
  • Project manage and partner with FP&A for implementation of KPIs for the Accounting team, including benchmarking and cash flow forecasting
  • Drive continuous improvement and automation in the monthly close process and financial reporting systems.
  • Provide training and support to accounting and project teams on accounting standards and system best practices.

Qualifications

• CPA required; Big 4 or national public accounting firm experience strongly preferred.
• 6–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including technical accounting and ERP implementation roles.
• Deep understanding of US GAAP and complex accounting topics, especially those relevant to energy infrastructure and project finance.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (Sage Intacct, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar), including system design, testing, and rollout.
• Solar, renewable energy, or power sector experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Preferred Skills:
  • Familiarity with tax equity, partnership flips, and sale-leaseback structures.
  • Knowledge of integrated platforms (e.g., Datarails, Salesforce, Sitetracker, project management tools, or data warehouses) a plus.