Brightsmith
Associate, Project Finance
Location: Northeast, hybrid flexibility
Company Overview Rapidly growing solar developer managing hundreds of projects across the U.S. Offers end-to-end development, financing and operations of distributed generation and community‑scale assets.
Role Summary Hands‑on role supporting project and structured finance, M&A, and portfolio management. Execute financing transactions, support revenue strategy, and manage a diverse solar asset portfolio. Opportunity for growth to VP‑level within 2–3 years.
Key Responsibilities
Support project financing transactions: debt, back leverage, equity lines, tax equity.
Manage back leverage draw process and ensure compliance and accuracy.
Assist with M&A diligence and capital deployment.
Support revenue contract negotiations and offtake strategy.
Partner with development teams on site leases and project financeability.
Oversee portfolio management, including tax equity projects and coordination with operations.
Build and maintain financial models (light modeling role).
Collaborate across development, legal, operations, and finance teams.
Ideal Profile
2–4 years in project/structured finance or infrastructure investment.
Renewable energy experience preferred, ideally with institutional or developer exposure.
Strong commercial judgment and ownership mindset.
Highly motivated, detail‑oriented, collaborative, and curious.
Effective communicator, able to connect deal structure, execution, and portfolio strategy.
Culture & Growth Small, fast‑paced team offering exposure across the full project lifecycle, mentorship, and clear upward mobility. Focus on ownership, accuracy, and initiative.
Seniority Level Associate
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Finance
Industries Services for Renewable Energy
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Company Overview Rapidly growing solar developer managing hundreds of projects across the U.S. Offers end-to-end development, financing and operations of distributed generation and community‑scale assets.
Role Summary Hands‑on role supporting project and structured finance, M&A, and portfolio management. Execute financing transactions, support revenue strategy, and manage a diverse solar asset portfolio. Opportunity for growth to VP‑level within 2–3 years.
Key Responsibilities
Support project financing transactions: debt, back leverage, equity lines, tax equity.
Manage back leverage draw process and ensure compliance and accuracy.
Assist with M&A diligence and capital deployment.
Support revenue contract negotiations and offtake strategy.
Partner with development teams on site leases and project financeability.
Oversee portfolio management, including tax equity projects and coordination with operations.
Build and maintain financial models (light modeling role).
Collaborate across development, legal, operations, and finance teams.
Ideal Profile
2–4 years in project/structured finance or infrastructure investment.
Renewable energy experience preferred, ideally with institutional or developer exposure.
Strong commercial judgment and ownership mindset.
Highly motivated, detail‑oriented, collaborative, and curious.
Effective communicator, able to connect deal structure, execution, and portfolio strategy.
Culture & Growth Small, fast‑paced team offering exposure across the full project lifecycle, mentorship, and clear upward mobility. Focus on ownership, accuracy, and initiative.
Seniority Level Associate
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Finance
Industries Services for Renewable Energy
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