Director, Finance

Pattern Energy Group•San Francisco, CA

15d•$200,000 - $241,000

About The Position

Overview Company Overview Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, green fuels and energy storage facilities. Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through the sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we have a presence. Our approach begins and ends with establishing trust, accountability, and transparency. Our company values of creative spirit, pride of ownership, follow-through, and a team-first attitude drive us to pursue our mission every day. Our culture supports our values by fostering innovative and critical thinking and a deep belief in living up to our promises. Headquartered in San Francisco, Pattern has a portfolio of 30 power facilities and transmission assets across North America, serving various customers that provide low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers. Responsibilities Job Purpose This position is responsible for finance execution (primary - tax advantaged financing via structured partnerships and secondary - project finance debt and M&A transactions), term conversion and operating term refinancings. The role requires market outreach, structuring of financing solutions, negotiation of principal and ancillary financing documents as well as leading/developing a deal execution team and coordinating with internal stakeholders (i.e., finance group, legal, development, E&C, and other departments) and external stakeholders (lenders, tax equity, consultants and legal advisors).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Mathematics, Economics or related area; MBA a plus
10+ years of relevant experience
Ability to work in a results-oriented, project-driven, real-time team environment.
Ability to prioritize multiple projects and deliver quality results within tight time constraints
Strong commercial skills required, including ability to recognize primary value and risk drivers within transactions, and negotiate responsive commercial and financial arrangements that maximize value to the company while ensuring appropriate risk exposure
Ability to lead and manage people and leverage personal expertise and experience across teams of employees under direct management
Ability to cultivate and maintain a strong network of professional relationships across the industry
Highly motivated team player driven to achieve excellence

Responsibilities

Execution of tax equity/project finance transactions, construction financings, term conversion and operating term refinancings.
Ability to negotiate key components of principal and ancillary financing documents.
Structuring/closing transactions while developing the transaction team and maintaining positive relationship experiences with external and internal stakeholders.
Support with post-financial closing
Provide guidance and mentorship to the financial analyst and ancillary finance functions
Other corporate/finance activities as needed