Director of Finance

COMPANY OVERVIEW

TransGrid Energy is a newly established renewable energy company to invest, develop, own and operate utility-scale renewable energy projects. TransGrid has a robust pipeline of projects in the near term, and it will expand its energy asset portfolio across the United States.

As an affiliate company of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 company driven by a firm commitment to advancing the clean energy future, TransGrid Energy is strived to shape the renewable energy landscape by providing sustainable and reliable power solutions tailored to meet the energy needs of today and tomorrow.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Director of Finance reports to the Treasurer and is responsible for overseeing the newly established Finance/Treasury department, separated from the accounting function to manage increasing operational complexity. This role will lead the strategic management of a debt portfolio in non-recourse Project Financing loans and cash management for more than +100 bank account. The Director of Finance will oversee Project Financing closings, Term conversions, and the establishment of sophisticated monitoring processes for Tax Equity Partnerships and dividend distributions

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and execute high-complexity PF Closings and Term Loan conversions

• Oversee the service in non-recourse PF debt (i.e Tax Equity Bridget Loan and Construction Loan), ensuring all principal and interest payments are executed accurately.

• Lead the preparation and review comprehensive PF covenant reporting to ensure strict adherence to lender requirements.

• Approve daily cash operations and oversee the management of +100 cash accounts, including dozens of restricted reserve accounts required by non-recourse PF agreements.

• Review and manage the issuance and renewal of Letters of Credit (LCs) and manage all KYC (Know Your Customer) requirements with financial institutions.

• Establish and manage the process for calculating quarterly distributable cash and monitoring partnership shortfalls to initiate margin calls according to the agreements.

• Manage interest rate swaps and hedging strategies to protect project cash flows from market volatility.

• Develop and implement financial policies and internal controls specific to treasury and project finance operations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.

• 15+ years of progressive experience in project finance, treasury, or corporate finance, with a focus on utility-scale energy projects.

• Extensive experience in managing PF debt and complex waterfall structures.

• Proven ability to manage high-volume financial transactions and multi-account structures.

• Advanced proficiency with Excel and financial modeling for debt service and dividend distributions.

• Executive presence with the ability to influence cross-functionally and build relationships with the executive team.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• CPA or CFA preferred.

• Experience in renewable energy is preferred.

• Demonstrated experience in establishing new financial processes and reporting structures

WORK AUTHORIZATION

The ideal candidate for this role will have authorization to work in the US prior to joining TransGrid Energy LLC. The Company will not sponsor or offer assistance with the sponsorship for work authorization in the United States.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

TransGrid Energy believes that diversity and inclusion are vital to our success. We believe that by embracing different ideas and approaches, we enhance our ability to deliver the best results for our employees, our environment, and ultimately our business partners and customers. We foster a culture where all colleagues are able to share their passions and ideas in order that we may collectively embrace and overcome the challenges in our industry, and work toward a brighter future.

TransGrid Energy is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.