Senior Director, Finance & Treasurer
SkyVest, Newtown, PA, United States
Senior Director, Finance & Treasurer
Location: Newtown, PA or Houston, TX
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
The Senior Director, Finance & Treasurer is a senior finance leader responsible for originating and executing corporate and project-level financing transactions, managing all treasury and cash management activities, and supporting the company’s active M&A program. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this executive will serve as a key capital markets strategist and relationship manager, driving the company’s ability to finance a growing portfolio of renewable energy generation assets.
The ideal candidate brings deep experience in renewable energy project finance and/or corporate finance, a proven ability to originate and close complex debt and tax equity transactions, and an established network of relationships with energy lenders, tax equity investors, and institutional capital partners. This role requires a hands‑on, high‑energy professional who thrives in a deal‑driven environment and can operate effectively at both the strategic and execution levels.
Capital Markets & Project Finance
Originate, structure, and lead project‑level debt financings including term loans, back‑leverage facilities, and holdco debt across the Company’s asset portfolio.
Lead tax equity financings (partnership flips, sale‑leasebacks, inverted leases) with major institutional tax equity investors; manage investor relationships and negotiate transaction documentation.
Develop and execute corporate financing strategies including revolving credit facilities, term loans, green bonds, and other capital markets instruments.
Manage all aspects of financing transactions from initial structuring through closing, coordinating internal teams and external advisors including legal counsel, financial advisors, and independent engineers.
Identify and evaluate new financing structures, products, and market opportunities to optimize the company’s cost of capital and financing flexibility.
Maintain active dialogue with project finance lenders, tax equity investors, rating agencies, and capital markets counterparties to ensure competitive access to capital.
Mergers & Acquisitions Support
Partner with the CFO, M&A, and legal teams to support M&A transactions across the full deal lifecycle, from initial diligence through signing, financing, and integration.
Lead financing diligence and structuring for acquisitions, including assessment of existing debt facilities, tax equity structures, and hedging arrangements at target companies.
Develop and execute acquisition financing strategies, including bridge facilities, assumption of existing project debt, and recapitalization of acquired assets.
Drive post‑close integration of acquired entities into the company’s treasury, compliance, and reporting frameworks.
Treasury & Cash Management
Oversee all corporate and project‑level cash management, including daily liquidity monitoring, cash positioning, and investment of surplus cash in accordance with investment policy.
Manage cash forecasting processes, including development of short‑term cash flow projections, long‑range liquidity models, and scenario analyses.
Administer distributions and cash sweeps from project‑level entities to the corporate parent, coordinating with project finance teams and lenders as required.
Manage banking relationships across corporate and project accounts; negotiate and optimize bank fees, account structures, and treasury management services.
Oversee letters of credit, surety bonds, and other credit support instruments required for development, construction, and operational activities.
Debt & Tax Equity Compliance
Maintain and enforce compliance with all covenants, reserve requirements, reporting obligations, and other terms under the company’s corporate and project‑level debt facilities.
Oversee compliance with tax equity partnership agreements, including distribution triggers, tax allocations, HLBV calculations, and investor reporting obligations.
Coordinate with legal, accounting, and project operations teams to prepare and deliver lender and investor reports, compliance certificates, and other required deliverables on a timely basis.
Manage debt maturity calendars, refinancing timelines, and facility amendment processes; proactively address covenant compliance issues as they arise.
Insurance
Oversee the company’s insurance program across corporate and project levels, including property, casualty, liability, D&O, and construction‑phase coverages.
Manage relationships with insurance brokers and carriers; lead annual insurance renewals and negotiate coverage terms to ensure adequate and cost‑effective protection.
Coordinate with project finance lenders and tax equity investors on insurance requirements embedded in financing documents.
Monitor claims activity and manage the insurance claims process in coordination with operations, legal, and external counsel.
Team Leadership & Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Build, lead, and develop a high‑performing treasury and project finance team; provide mentorship, coaching, and career development support.
Collaborate closely with accounting, tax, legal, development, and asset management teams to ensure alignment on financing strategies, compliance obligations, and capital allocation priorities.
Represent the company externally with lenders, investors, advisors, rating agencies, and other capital markets counterparties.
Prepare and present materials to senior management, the CFO, and the Board of Directors on treasury, financing, and capital markets matters.
Preferred Background
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required; MBA, CFA, or CPA preferred.
Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in project finance, corporate finance, investment banking, or treasury, with significant focus on the renewable energy or broader power/infrastructure sector.
Demonstrated track record of originating and closing project finance debt transactions including construction loans, term loans, and back‑leverage facilities in the renewable energy sector.
Substantial experience structuring and executing tax equity financings with major institutional investors; deep familiarity with partnership flip, sale‑leaseback, and inverted lease structures.
Experience supporting M&A transactions in a deal‑driven environment, including acquisition financing, diligence, and post‑close integration.
Prior in‑house treasury or corporate finance experience at a renewable energy IPP, infrastructure company, or energy company is strongly preferred; relevant investment banking or advisory backgrounds will also be considered.
Qualifications And Skills
Expert knowledge of renewable energy project finance structures, documentation, and market conventions across solar, wind, and energy storage.
Strong command of tax equity structures and accounting, including HLBV, income allocation, and investor reporting mechanics.
Proficiency in financial modeling, including project finance models, corporate capital structure analysis, and M&A transaction models.
Working knowledge of corporate treasury functions including cash management, FX and interest rate risk management, and corporate debt markets.
Familiarity with energy hedging instruments (PPAs, financial hedges) and their treatment in project finance structures.
Established network of relationships with infrastructure and project finance lenders, including commercial banks and institutional debt investors active in the renewable energy sector.
Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence and collaborate across organizational levels and functions.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills; ability to translate complex financial concepts for non‑specialist audiences including senior management and board members.
High level of commercial judgment, intellectual curiosity, and strategic thinking.
Proven ability to manage multiple simultaneous transactions and workstreams in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and commitment to accuracy and quality.
Entrepreneurial mindset with the flexibility and adaptability required in a growth‑oriented company.
Ability to travel.
May require extended hours.
Physical And Sensory Requirements
Mostly sedentary work; using standard office equipment including a computer, keyboard, and telephone.
Position is based in either Newtown, PA or Houston, TX.
Position requires some travel to other SkyVest and ArcLight offices, as well as to generation assets.
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Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
The Senior Director, Finance & Treasurer is a senior finance leader responsible for originating and executing corporate and project-level financing transactions, managing all treasury and cash management activities, and supporting the company’s active M&A program. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this executive will serve as a key capital markets strategist and relationship manager, driving the company’s ability to finance a growing portfolio of renewable energy generation assets.
The ideal candidate brings deep experience in renewable energy project finance and/or corporate finance, a proven ability to originate and close complex debt and tax equity transactions, and an established network of relationships with energy lenders, tax equity investors, and institutional capital partners. This role requires a hands‑on, high‑energy professional who thrives in a deal‑driven environment and can operate effectively at both the strategic and execution levels.
Capital Markets & Project Finance
Originate, structure, and lead project‑level debt financings including term loans, back‑leverage facilities, and holdco debt across the Company’s asset portfolio.
Lead tax equity financings (partnership flips, sale‑leasebacks, inverted leases) with major institutional tax equity investors; manage investor relationships and negotiate transaction documentation.
Develop and execute corporate financing strategies including revolving credit facilities, term loans, green bonds, and other capital markets instruments.
Manage all aspects of financing transactions from initial structuring through closing, coordinating internal teams and external advisors including legal counsel, financial advisors, and independent engineers.
Identify and evaluate new financing structures, products, and market opportunities to optimize the company’s cost of capital and financing flexibility.
Maintain active dialogue with project finance lenders, tax equity investors, rating agencies, and capital markets counterparties to ensure competitive access to capital.
Mergers & Acquisitions Support
Partner with the CFO, M&A, and legal teams to support M&A transactions across the full deal lifecycle, from initial diligence through signing, financing, and integration.
Lead financing diligence and structuring for acquisitions, including assessment of existing debt facilities, tax equity structures, and hedging arrangements at target companies.
Develop and execute acquisition financing strategies, including bridge facilities, assumption of existing project debt, and recapitalization of acquired assets.
Drive post‑close integration of acquired entities into the company’s treasury, compliance, and reporting frameworks.
Treasury & Cash Management
Oversee all corporate and project‑level cash management, including daily liquidity monitoring, cash positioning, and investment of surplus cash in accordance with investment policy.
Manage cash forecasting processes, including development of short‑term cash flow projections, long‑range liquidity models, and scenario analyses.
Administer distributions and cash sweeps from project‑level entities to the corporate parent, coordinating with project finance teams and lenders as required.
Manage banking relationships across corporate and project accounts; negotiate and optimize bank fees, account structures, and treasury management services.
Oversee letters of credit, surety bonds, and other credit support instruments required for development, construction, and operational activities.
Debt & Tax Equity Compliance
Maintain and enforce compliance with all covenants, reserve requirements, reporting obligations, and other terms under the company’s corporate and project‑level debt facilities.
Oversee compliance with tax equity partnership agreements, including distribution triggers, tax allocations, HLBV calculations, and investor reporting obligations.
Coordinate with legal, accounting, and project operations teams to prepare and deliver lender and investor reports, compliance certificates, and other required deliverables on a timely basis.
Manage debt maturity calendars, refinancing timelines, and facility amendment processes; proactively address covenant compliance issues as they arise.
Insurance
Oversee the company’s insurance program across corporate and project levels, including property, casualty, liability, D&O, and construction‑phase coverages.
Manage relationships with insurance brokers and carriers; lead annual insurance renewals and negotiate coverage terms to ensure adequate and cost‑effective protection.
Coordinate with project finance lenders and tax equity investors on insurance requirements embedded in financing documents.
Monitor claims activity and manage the insurance claims process in coordination with operations, legal, and external counsel.
Team Leadership & Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Build, lead, and develop a high‑performing treasury and project finance team; provide mentorship, coaching, and career development support.
Collaborate closely with accounting, tax, legal, development, and asset management teams to ensure alignment on financing strategies, compliance obligations, and capital allocation priorities.
Represent the company externally with lenders, investors, advisors, rating agencies, and other capital markets counterparties.
Prepare and present materials to senior management, the CFO, and the Board of Directors on treasury, financing, and capital markets matters.
Preferred Background
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required; MBA, CFA, or CPA preferred.
Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in project finance, corporate finance, investment banking, or treasury, with significant focus on the renewable energy or broader power/infrastructure sector.
Demonstrated track record of originating and closing project finance debt transactions including construction loans, term loans, and back‑leverage facilities in the renewable energy sector.
Substantial experience structuring and executing tax equity financings with major institutional investors; deep familiarity with partnership flip, sale‑leaseback, and inverted lease structures.
Experience supporting M&A transactions in a deal‑driven environment, including acquisition financing, diligence, and post‑close integration.
Prior in‑house treasury or corporate finance experience at a renewable energy IPP, infrastructure company, or energy company is strongly preferred; relevant investment banking or advisory backgrounds will also be considered.
Qualifications And Skills
Expert knowledge of renewable energy project finance structures, documentation, and market conventions across solar, wind, and energy storage.
Strong command of tax equity structures and accounting, including HLBV, income allocation, and investor reporting mechanics.
Proficiency in financial modeling, including project finance models, corporate capital structure analysis, and M&A transaction models.
Working knowledge of corporate treasury functions including cash management, FX and interest rate risk management, and corporate debt markets.
Familiarity with energy hedging instruments (PPAs, financial hedges) and their treatment in project finance structures.
Established network of relationships with infrastructure and project finance lenders, including commercial banks and institutional debt investors active in the renewable energy sector.
Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence and collaborate across organizational levels and functions.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills; ability to translate complex financial concepts for non‑specialist audiences including senior management and board members.
High level of commercial judgment, intellectual curiosity, and strategic thinking.
Proven ability to manage multiple simultaneous transactions and workstreams in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and commitment to accuracy and quality.
Entrepreneurial mindset with the flexibility and adaptability required in a growth‑oriented company.
Ability to travel.
May require extended hours.
Physical And Sensory Requirements
Mostly sedentary work; using standard office equipment including a computer, keyboard, and telephone.
Position is based in either Newtown, PA or Houston, TX.
Position requires some travel to other SkyVest and ArcLight offices, as well as to generation assets.
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