Director, Finance

Company Overview

Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, green fuels and energy storage facilities. Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through the sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we have a presence.

Our approach begins and ends with establishing trust, accountability, and transparency. Our company values of creative spirit, pride of ownership, follow-through, and a team-first attitude drive us to pursue our mission every day. Our culture supports our values by fostering innovative and critical thinking and a deep belief in living up to our promises.

Headquartered in San Francisco, Pattern has a portfolio of 30 power facilities and transmission assets across North America, serving various customers that provide low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers.

This position is responsible for finance execution (primary - tax advantaged financing via structured partnerships and secondary - project finance debt and M&A transactions), term conversion and operating term refinancings. The role requires market outreach, structuring of financing solutions, negotiation of principal and ancillary financing documents as well as leading/developing a deal execution team and coordinating with internal stakeholders (i.e., finance group, legal, development, E&C, and other departments) and external stakeholders (lenders, tax equity, consultants and legal advisors).

- Execution of tax equity/project finance transactions, construction financings, term conversion and operating term refinancings.

- Ability to negotiate key components of principal and ancillary financing documents.

- Structuring/closing transactions while developing the transaction team and maintaining positive relationship experiences with external and internal stakeholders.

- Support with post-financial closing

- Provide guidance and mentorship to the financial analyst and ancillary finance functions

- Other corporate/finance activities as needed

Qualifications

Experience/Qualifications/Education Required

- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Mathematics, Economics or related area; MBA a plus - 10+ years of relevant experience

- Ability to work in a results-oriented, project-driven, real-time team environment. Ability to prioritize multiple projects and deliver quality results within tight time constraints

- Strong commercial skills required, including ability to recognize primary value and risk drivers within transactions, and negotiate responsive commercial and financial arrangements that maximize value to the company while ensuring appropriate risk exposure

- Ability to lead and manage people and leverage personal expertise and experience across teams of employees under direct management

- Ability to cultivate and maintain a strong network of professional relationships across the industry

- Highly motivated team player driven to achieve excellence

The expected starting pay range for this role is $200,000 - $241,000 USD. This range is an estimate and base pay may be above or below the ranges based on several factors including but not limited to location, work experience, certifications, and education. In addition to base pay, Pattern’s compensation program includes a bonus structure for full-time employees of all levels. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, voluntary benefits, family care benefits, employee assistance program, paid time off and bonding leave, paid holidays, 401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan with employer contribution, and employee referral bonuses.