Corporate Development and Finance Manager

ABOUT CHABERTON:

Founded in 2020 and headquartered in the greater Washington, D.C., area, Chaberton Energy is a public benefit corporation focused on developing sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy projects. We focus on developing small to mid-sized solar power facilities (<10 MW) both for our own portfolio and on behalf of third parties. Chaberton has more than 140 solar projects under site control and a growing development pipeline of 1.5 gigawatts of opportunities under assessment or negotiation. Our work ranges from site conception to full operations, emphasizing distributed energy, community solar, and commercial and industrial initiatives.

We deeply value the communities we serve, including employees, landowners, neighbors, customers, regulatory agencies, development partners, investors, and partners. Rooted in creativity, excellence, and humanity, our team is dedicated to creating sustainable and renewable energy solutions. These projects not only support the transition to clean energy and reduce pollution but also economically benefit residents and businesses, leading the way in the energy transition.

We are looking for an exceptional individual to join our growing team. Grow with us! We are excited about the trajectory of the company and look forward to welcoming someone who shares our enthusiasm and enjoys a challenging but rewarding work opportunity!

ROLE OVERVIEW:

The Corporate Development and Finance Manager will be responsible for driving financial analyses, supporting project finance activities, and contributing to the overall growth and success of Chaberton Energy. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record tax equity and project finance modeling, interpreting market data, adapting financial models to dynamic conditions, and clearly communicating financial insights to key stakeholders.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Engage in end-to-end project finance and tax equity initiatives, including structuring, financial modeling, execution and closing activities for sell side, buy side, B2B, and joint venture transactions across solar and co-located / standalone battery storage projects.

- Organize competitive offers and support negotiations of LOIs, MIPAs, and other transaction structures.

- Develop and optimize project financial models for both solar PV and energy storage systems (standalone or co-located), incorporating project-specific value streams such as energy arbitrage, capacity, and ancillary services.

- Collaborate with Chaberton’s Real Estate Origination, B2B, and Development teams to support efficient origination, development, optimization and expansion of high-quality project portfolios, including storage-enabled solutions.

- Monitor BESS-specific market dynamics and regulatory developments, and ensure this information flows to the Finance and Development teams to inform project value assumptions and risk assessments.

- Support in developing core and new market strategies, especially where storage is a key component of market participation; develop in-depth understanding of local and federal regulations, revenue stack, and competitive landscape.

- Strategically improve the corporate pro-forma model to support the preparation of annual budgets and periodic corporate forecasting.

- Influence management decision-making on ad-hoc corporate and strategic matters to enhance operational efficiency and processes, furthering Chaberton’s Creativity-Excellence-Humanity core value framework in day-to-day application.

- Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.

- Minimum 2+ years of experience in project finance, M&A, or corporate finance, preferably in the renewable energy sector.

- Demonstrated success in financial analysis and modeling, with expertise in project finance principles, tax equity financing, and market research.

- Experience modeling and evaluating energy storage (BESS) projects or solar + storage hybrids is strongly preferred.

- Proficiency in all MS Office programs, particularly Excel; Salesforce experience is a plus.

- Strong communication skills — able to summarize complex issues and convey information effectively.

- Attention to detail.

- Resourceful, curious, and proactive problem-solving attitude.

- Able to collaborate with multiple disciplines including sales, engineering, construction, permitting, and project origination.

- Strong work ethic / desire to accomplish assigned tasks in a timely manner and meet / exceed milestones.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- MBA or Master’s degree in Finance with a concentration in Sustainability, Energy, or a related field.

- 3+ years of experience in project finance, M&A, or corporate finance, ideally at an investment bank, independent power producer, or clean energy firm. - 1+ years of transaction experience with Distributed Generation, Community Solar, or energy storage projects (standalone or hybrid).

- Familiarity with battery storage revenue streams across various US markets, interconnection considerations, and merchant exposure is a plus.

ROLE LOGISTICS:

- Full-Time

- Hybrid – Candidates must be based in the DC Metropolitan Area or New York City.

- >>> For DC-based candidates: Hybrid schedule with in-office presence at Chaberton Energy HQ in Rockville, MD at least 3 days per week.

- >>>For NYC-based candidates: Remote with the expectation to travel to the Rockville office at least once per month.

- Up to 10% travel may be required.

- Salary commensurate with experience, targeting base salary between $130-150k.