What You Will Do
- Immerse in the field of Energy, learning about the companies, technologies, and systems that deliver energy resources. Baker Tilly Capital works with clients across energy sources, from clean energy sources like solar, wind, biomass, renewable natural gas, advanced biofuels to oil & gas related infrastructure.
- Customize detailed financial models for deal specific structuring elements and circumstances - this can include a wide range of technologies and incorporating multiple tax credit programs, government incentives, and non-traditional financing programs.
- Assist in securing financing and equity sources for transactions, and negotiating financing agreement from these sources.
- Assist with acquisition, preservation, disposition and recapitalization strategies for owners of energy asset portfolios.
- Assist with various aspects of transactions involving federal tax credits (e.g. Production Tax Credit, Investment Tax Credit, 45Q, New Markets Tax Credit, and Opportunity Zones) including preparing the relevant application materials and structuring monetization of the credits to help clients maximize value.
- Provide support in developing presentations, responding to requests for proposals, pitch books, and creating proposals for the team.
- Research industry topics and technical issues, compile data, and present findings.
- Assist in energy and infrastructure focused analysis for thought leadership pieces.
Qualifications
Successful candidates will meet the following requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, engineering or energy-related field required.
- Bachelor's in economics focus or business; MBA is a plus!
- A minimum of 3 years relevant work experience within project finance environment required
- Experience with financial modeling and/or underwriting bank debt, energy project finance, and funding sources including the Production Tax Credit and Investment Tax Credit, Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs), and the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) desired.
- Understanding of structured finance concepts, distributed energy project financials and operating performance metrics.
- Demonstrated analytical, problem solving, and project management skills.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- A sense of urgency and a commitment to timely completion of projects
- Attention to detail alongside a commitment to quality and confidentiality
- Highly developed skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) required.
- Ability to provide exceptional client service and demonstrate commitment to continuous learning in order to stay current on the Energy industry and applicable finance strategies.
- Ability to work extended hours as needed, and the ability to travel including overnight as necessary
- Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
