Operating Finance Compliance Manager

Overview

Company Overview

Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, 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 the United States, Pattern has a global portfolio of more than 30 power facilities and transmission assets, serving various customers that provide low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers.

Responsibilities

Job Purpose

This position is responsible for managing administration and compliance of the asset-level project financing agreements for a specific geographic region of Pattern’s operating asset fleet. The position will be a founding member of the new regional financial organization and will contribute to building the culture of operational excellence across Pattern’s fleet.

Primary ownership of project financing administration and compliance, including internal and external financing counterparty administrative relationships. Contribute to successful closing of project financing transactions. Manage counterparty consents, amendments, waivers.  Monitor and report externally on asset financial performance. Perform financial and contractual analysis, forecast project cash and advise on project cash distributions, execute on management reporting and external reporting deliverables. Depending on portfolio configuration, position may involve some delegation and oversight of more junior team members.

Contribute to the cross-functional team responsible for strategic evaluation and value optimization for a portfolio of operating assets. Use asset administration platform to monitor potential value improvements: cash optimization, 3rd-party tax equity and debt investment improvements, project purchase options, enhancements such as refinancings, LC and swaps rotations. Drive value through project administration improvements: work-flow automation, ERP integration, management reporting, compliance processes.

Key Accountabilities

• Transaction administration support during PF closings and restructurings
• Oversight and compliance of in-place project financing facilities
• Internal management reporting
• Portfolio value optimization through improvements in administration platform function and/or assessing opportunities for improvement in project financings

Qualifications

Experience/Qualifications/Education Required

• 6 to 10 years relevant work experience, including portfolio management, contracts, finance, energy, banking, asset management, tax, and/or project management role, with preference for substantive renewable energy and project finance experience.
• Exceptional analytical skills and understanding of financial administration.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment where teamwork and independent work ethic are essential.

The expected starting pay range for this role is $111,000.00 - $138,000.00 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.

Pattern Energy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.