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: The salary range for the position is $170,000-$210,000 plus bonus and benefits. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. 

A note to Recruiting Agencies Cypress Creek Renewables Human Resources team does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies. The Human Resources team coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. We do not accept resumes from third-party recruiters unless authorized by the Human Resources team and if a signed agreement is in place. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered property of CCR and we are not responsible for any related fees. All communication related to recruiting partnerships should ONLY be directed to the Human Resources team.  

Cypress Creek Renewables is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and values diversity, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.