This position will be responsible for leading the execution of M&A’s acquisition activities. The primary responsibility will be to grow the operating portfolio of solar assets and to help Nautilus Solar Energy® and its investment partners achieve their financial and investment goals. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong background in managing complex deals throughout their lifecycle. The Manager of M&A should have 5+ years demonstrable experience of deal-identification, document negotiation, deal due-diligence, use and manipulation of financial models, and shepherding projects to successful closing. This position reports to the Executive Director, M&A.

Responsibilities:

• Lead execution of M&A acquisitions in concert with the Executive Director
• Maintain and strengthen ongoing relationships with project owners, brokers, investors, and asset-holders through in-person meetings including participation in industry related events
• Advise and evaluate deal rationale, financial projections, risk assessment and financial implications of project- and portfolio-level opportunities and incorporate those attributes into memorandums for presentation to Nautilus’ board and Investment Committee
• Identify new value-add opportunities for increasing competitiveness of bids and develop a strategic framework for evaluation of risk related to each opportunity; disseminate learnings throughout various departments (e.g. origination, structuring, asset-management) to augment Nautilus’ institutional knowledge and capabilities
• Coordinate inter-departmental and cross-functional resources to facilitate the achievement of the departmental and company goals
• Create processes to facilitate deal flow, increase throughput efficiency, and marshal resources effectively and economically; manage internal adoption of company tools/software and ensure adherence to processes and procedures
• Train and educate more junior members of the M&A team while serving as a source of distributed solar expertise within the organization
• Stay up to date on industry trends, competitors, deal-activity across the sector, pertinent policy shifts and market-opportunities, financial instruments/structures, and technology and equipment
• Oversee all acquisition-related due-diligence
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly board and investor presentations
• Ensure the correct financing assumptions are included in the project models
• Consistently maintain a high level of integrity both internally and with external stakeholders; uphold and support Nautilus’ values and culture

Requirements:

• Minimum five years of relevant experience (acquisitions, investment banking, clean tech, energy or related sectors); previous solar experience desirable
• Financial modeling skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Professionalism in communicating with senior executives
• Ability to work independently in a team-oriented and fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
• Ability to interface with different levels and functions of the organization as well as with external parties such as banks, lawyers, customers and contractors
• Proficient in MS Office365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Dynamics)
• Unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S.

Compensation:

• Competitive Salary
• Annual Performance Bonus
• Benefits (Health, Vision, Dental, Basic Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability) are 100% covered by Nautilus
• 401(k) offered with employer match

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Nautilus Solar Energy, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

About Nautilus:

Nautilus Solar Energy, LLC (Nautilus) is creating a clean, sustainable future through a respected and passionate team of professionals. A pioneer in the rapidly growing solar industry, Nautilus’s employees form a strong supportive community. Nautilus is committed to creating and maintaining a culture based on diversity, equity, and inclusion by practicing our beliefs of integrity, empowerment, and fairness. We believe that a diverse and inclusive environment inspires employees’ creativity, drives innovation, and leads to success. Our employees are the strength of our brand, and we strive to hire quality candidates who will embrace and add to our resilient, resourceful, and entrepreneurial culture.