Senior Project Finance Associate
New York, United States
Project Finance Analyst / AssociateCompensation: $140,000 – $170,000 base + bonusLocation: New York City or Denver, CO (Hybrid) Piper Maddox is partnered with a rapidly growing renewable energy platform focused on acquiring, developing, financing, and operating distributed generation assets across the United States. As the company's transaction pipeline continues to expand, they are looking to add a Project Finance Analyst / Associate to a highly collaborative team responsible for executing acquisitions, financings, and strategic project transactions. This is an execution-focused role offering direct exposure to senior leadership, live deals, and a growing portfolio of late-stage renewable energy projects. Key Responsibilities Build and maintain sophisticated financial models supporting acquisitions, project financings, and investment decisionsLead financial due diligence and transaction execution across a portfolio of late-stage distributed generation projectsCoordinate cross-functional workstreams with development, legal, engineering, and executive leadership throughout the transaction lifecycleEvaluate project economics, investment returns, financing structures, and commercial assumptionsSupport M&A activity, project acquisitions, and strategic financing initiatives from initial evaluation through closingWork across multiple active transactions simultaneously in a collaborative, execution-driven environment What We're Looking For 3–6+ years of experience in renewable energy project finance, investment banking, M&A, corporate finance, or other transaction-intensive finance environmentsDirect experience supporting live transactions, including financial modeling, due diligence, and deal executionStrong background within distributed generation or renewable energy, with experience evaluating project-level investmentsAdvanced Excel and financial modeling skills, with the ability to independently build and analyze complex transaction modelsProven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environmentDemonstrated track record of increasing responsibility and strong technical performance throughout your career This is an outstanding opportunity to join a well-capitalized, high-growth renewable energy platform where you'll gain meaningful exposure to complex transactions, work alongside experienced industry leaders, and play a key role in scaling one of the company's most critical functions.