Director, Project Finance

Location: Arlington, Virginia (Hybrid)

Piper Maddox is partnered with a privately held, fast-growing solar energy developer who has built a strong reputation in community solar and storage. The culture is collaborative, mission-driven, and entrepreneurial. The company has seen steady, measured growth and continues to expand its operational capabilities.

We are looking for a Director of Project Finance who will play a critical role in executing and managing financing transactions across the company’s solar and storage portfolio. This individual will lead tax equity processes end-to-end, support broader project finance initiatives, and partner closely with internal development, legal, and executive teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead tax equity transactions from initial structuring through closing, including investor engagement, diligence, negotiations, and execution
• Support project finance efforts across community solar and utility-scale solar and storage assets
• Update, maintain, and analyze project-level financial models to support investment and financing decisions
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external counterparties, including tax equity investors, lenders, legal counsel, and advisors
• Drive transactions forward independently, taking ownership of timelines and deliverables
• Mentor and review the work of analysts or associates as the team grows

Qualifications:

• Project finance experience within renewables, with a strong preference for solar and storage
• Direct, hands-on experience executing tax equity transactions from start to finish
• Self-starter who takes initiative
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Comfortable operating in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial environment

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Hybrid work model
• PTO
• Professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to take ownership in a growing organization
• Collaborative, mission-driven culture