Director of Finance - Capital Markets
Date: Sep 18, 2023
Location(s): North Palm Beach, FL, US, 33408
Company: NextEra Energy
Requisition ID: 72540
NextEra Energy Resources is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a world leader in battery storage. We provide energy-related products and services that grow our economy, protect the environment, support our communities and help customers meet their energy needs. We are leading the decarbonization of the U.S. economy with our goal to reach Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in creating a cleaner environment for future generations? Join our world-class, innovative team today.
Position Specific Description
A leading residential clean energy solutions provider, EverBright provides a platform that designs, proposes and finances solar and storage projects nationwide. EverBright brings together finance and technology, to provide customers with an all-in-one solution for powering their carbon-neutral homes. Our mission is to be the driving force in the decarbonization of our planet by delivering accurate solar designs, affordable and flexible financing options, and the best service possible.
We are currently seeking a skilled and dynamic Director of Finance to lead our Capital Markets Team in the specialized domain of Structured Finance for Asset-Backed Securities (ABS) in Solar. This role is a keystone within our Finance Division, bridging innovative financial markets with sustainable energy initiatives.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the Capital Markets Team in the architectural design and execution of structured finance plans particularly focusing on Asset-Backed Securities within the solar energy sector.
- Foster strategic relationships with key industry stakeholders, financiers, rating agencies and investors to facilitate and expand our funding initiatives.
- Guide and oversee the implementation of funding strategies, including the structuring and issuance of Asset-Backed Securities and related financial products.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory provisions related to Asset-Backed Securities and structured finance.
- Design, build and maintain financial models to support transactions and monitor portfolio performance.
- Sponsor innovation and continuous development of financial mechanisms within the renewable energy space.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with other internal teams to integrate financial strategies with broader organizational objectives.
- Deliver regular financial reports and projections to relevant stakeholders.
Ideal candidates will possess:
- A proven track record in finance, specifically in structured finance and capital markets.
- Robust understanding of Asset-Backed Securities and their application in the solar energy industry.
- Strong leadership skills with an aptitude for driving team performance and achieving financial goals.
- Exceptional communication skills to engage effectively with internal teams, investors, and key stakeholders.
- Ability to stay abreast of the evolving landscape of finance and renewable energy markets and leverage this knowledge for strategic decision making.
Job Overview
Leaders in this role are responsible for financing of company projects through capital markets, banking, and private placement markets. Oversees a team that identifies and conducts complex analyses of financial impacts of issues and/or decisions facing the company and proposes strategies to maximize financial performance of company.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
• Develops and executes departments strategy
• Makes key decisions that effect processes and policies
• Oversees and controls budget and forecasting decisions
• Directs the execution of financial programs
• Oversees and directs contract program objectives and utilization of funds
• Develops, coaches and mentors team members
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience: 10+ years
• Supervisor/Management Experience: 5+ years
Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor's - Accounting / Finance
• Master's Degree
Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Finance, Accounting & Business Analytics
Organization: NextEra Energy Resources, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable
NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
NextEra Energy and provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. Alternatively, you may call 1-844-694-4748. Please do not use this line to inquire about your application status.
NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
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