Senior Asset Manager

CYPRESS CREEK RENEWABLES, LLC•Chicago, IL

51d•$100,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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. Overview Cypress Creek Renewables is seeking a Senior Asset Manager who will be responsible for leading and managing designated portfolios of solar/storage assets within CCR's Fleet division. This role plays a pivotal part in ensuring the long-term value and day-to-day performance of designated operating assets, and is at the intersection of operational, regulatory, financial, commercial, risk management, legal and investor matters in CCR's Fleet. The ideal candidate will come with a passion for clean energy; have growth, value creation and proactive learning mindset; have a finance or engineering background as well as a familiarity with solar/storage. Prior asset management experience in solar or other energy field preferred.

Requirements

3-6 years of experience in the solar, renewable energy or energy industry, ideally in asset management.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Physics, Engineering, or a related field.
Strong knowledge of energy financing structures and renewable energy operations.
Highly collaborative team player with a proactive, action-oriented mindset.
Strong attention to detail, with exceptional analytical and organizational skills.
Proven experience in professional communication with external stakeholders.
Skilled in extracting, summarizing, and analyzing large datasets, including information within contracts.
Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Advanced proficiency in Excel and a familiarity with financial and accounting systems.
Willingness to travel domestically 10-25% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Prior asset management experience in solar or other energy field preferred.

Responsibilities

Act as the subject matter expert and primary owner of your projects, with a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of their operations, maintenance, and revenue performance.
Oversee operational performance, identify creative improvement opportunities, and review/approve O&M work orders.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with landowners, regulators, and internal CCR divisions.
Ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory obligations, maintaining the highest standards of operational integrity.
Work with the corresponding Fund Manager to review financial budgets, waterfall and investor distribution models, and support analyses of financial structures and returns, including tax equity buyouts and refinancings.
Review and approve ongoing financial transactions to ensure alignment with company goals and stakeholder expectations.
Monitor and manage assigned fleet KPIs, driving process and system improvements to enhance performance.
Lead and coordinate the onboarding of placed-in-service assets with construction, O&M, and other CCR teams to ensure seamless integration.
Continuously refine and scale asset management processes and systems to support the growth of the CCR fleet.
Lead value creation and organizational transformation initiatives to optimize portfolio performance.