COMMERCIAL FINANCE MANAGER

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Carter Machinery Company, the authorized Caterpillar dealer serving Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and Washington D.C. is hiring a Commercial Finance Manager for their Carter Global Power Division in Richmond, Virginia. The Commercial Finance Manager plays a critical role in structuring, evaluating, and approving long-term contracted distributed power solutions across data centers, utilities, oil and gas, and industrial markets. The Commercial Finance Manager supports the commercial organization by developing pricing structures, financial models, and risk assessments for projects deployed in both grid-interconnected and behind-the-meter configurations.

Seeking candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field; Minimum seven years of experience in project finance, commercial finance, or structured finance, preferably within power generation or energy infrastructure; MBA, CFA, or similar advanced credential; Strong experience with long-term contracted assets (Lease, EaaS, PPA, or similar); Advanced financial modeling skills (Excel-based project finance models); Experience supporting debt financing and lender negotiations; Experience in data center, utility, industrial, or oil and gas markets; Prior leadership or people-management experience.

Requirements for the Commercial Finance Manager position includes:

• Thorough understanding of commercial and financial structuring.
• Understanding of distributed power generation, capital intense projects, deal structuring.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Exposure to tax equity or alternative financing structures.
• Must be able to build and maintain financial models.
• Must have ability to identify and evaluate risks associated with proposed transactions.
• Must be able to work collaboratively with Operations to ensure long-term operating assumptions are realistic and achievable.
• Must have an excellent driving record.
• Must be willing to travel, including overnight or out-of-town via car or airplane.
• Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Must be able to engage in effective and persuasive discussions on complex topics with top management and other company personnel.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must have good attention to detail.
• Strong organization skills with the ability to effectively prioritize (with changing priorities), multi-task, and address issues quickly and professionally.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple competing tasks and demands.
• Strong analytical skills required.
• Software Proficiency.
• Commitment to promoting a positive client experience and upholding the Core Values of Integrity, Commitment, Excellence, and Teamwork.

Physical requirements must be met for the Commercial Finance Manager job, including regularly being required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. Employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Additional duties may be assigned.

Competitive Compensation and Benefits:

• Health, dental and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k), $0.75 to $1.25 match up to 6%.
• Life and disability insurance.
• In-house training instructors/programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Discounts: cellular phone service, computers, tooling, cars and trucks.
• Opportunities for overtime.
• Shift differential (if applicable).

Carter Machinery Co. Inc. is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals – including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, or any other characteristic protected by law – are encouraged to apply.

Carter Machinery is a drug-free workplace.

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