Senior Manager/Director, Corporate Development

 

The Company

Cypress Creek Renewables is powering a sustainable future, one project at a time. We develop, finance, own and operate utility-scale and distributed solar and storage projects across the country. Fostering a diverse group of innovative thinkers from all backgrounds, Cypress people are drawn to work in a purpose-driven organization. We hope you will join us.

 

The Role 

We are seeking a talented and highly motivated individual to lead strategic transaction origination and execution, supporting CCR’s strategic goals and energy transition initiatives. This person will be a pivotal member of CCR’s Corporate Development team and a visible leader across the organization, helping to create and drive strategic opportunities in coordination with CCR’s Development, M&A, and Executive Teams.

This person will sit at the leading edge of multiple facets of the clean energy industry, rapidly develop a deep well of knowledge and industry contacts, earn competitive pay, manage and mentor a group of highly talented teammates and serve as an influential leader within one of the nation’s most active solar and storage developers. While this person’s primary focus will be corporate-level strategic transactions, they may also lead or support single project or portfolio-level M&A transactions.

The location for this role is in a Cypress Creek Office – San Francisco, NYC, or Washington, D.C. where colleagues work on a hybrid in-office/work from home schedule (in-office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Exact title will be commensurate with experience. 

 

Responsibilities 

• Evaluate strategic initiatives, including potential acquisitions, divestitures, merger of equals, and capital raise transactions
• Lead screening efforts for potential strategic transactions, coordinate market intelligence collection, and present findings to Executive Team on a routine basis
• Manage strategic transaction processes from end-to-end, including valuation, risk analysis, synergy identification, bid/sale recommendation, transaction structuring, negotiations, documentation and closing
• Drive transaction model development and valuation, including merger models, and create sensitivity scenarios
• Assist M&A and Development Teams to identify and evaluate project, portfolio and platform acquisition targets through renewable energy sector, with a focus on solar and battery storage
• Collaborate cross-functionally on diligence workstreams, including but not limited to development, legal, structured finance & tax
• Support development of long-term relationships with financial advisors, capital markets participants, and industry peers
• Identify and manage external subject matter experts, consultants and advisors to support transaction objectives
• Champion opportunities through approval processes, including Investment Committee and Board
• Lead market intelligence efforts and prepare quarterly updates on industry themes, trends and competitive intelligence

Desired Qualifications and Experiences 

• BA/BS degree (MBA or other quantitative graduate degrees welcome) 
• 4-6 years of relevant finance experience required (preferably in the renewable energy industry); investment banking, principal investing and/or corporate M&A experience is strongly preferred
• In-depth understanding of renewable energy project financing concepts, including tax equity
• Solid transaction execution and negotiation experience, with ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously and deliver results under tight deadlines
• Quantitative background with strong financial analysis and modeling skills
• Self-motivated with a high level of initiative and accountability
• Ability to work well with multiple teams cross-functionally and in offices across the U.S.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Unimpeachable ethics & integrity
• Leadership ability and a passion for providing mentorship, guidance and training to junior colleagues on the team

Submit a resume and brief cover letter outlining your background and interest in the position through this job posting. Submissions without cover letters will not be considered.

 Benefits:

• 15 days of Paid Time Off, accrual up to 20 days, 11 observed holidays.
• 401(k) Match
• Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision and health insurance
• Wellness stipend, family planning stipend, and generous parental leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Phone Bill Reimbursement
• Fully expensed company travel, mileage reimbursement
• Company Swag

Compensation: