Senior Director, Finance & Capital Markets

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Job Summary:

This is a rare opportunity to step in and have an immediate, tangible impact on the trajectory of a growing independent power producer. As a Senior Director of Finance and Capital Markets, you’ll enjoy true agency and creative license to shape our capital strategy – setting the direction, trying new approaches, and owning the results. You will work directly with our CFO-turned-CEO, leading the finance function of an agile, entrepreneurial energy company where your ideas and execution can move the needle quickly. If you thrive in environments where you can drive outcomes, influence decision-making, and bring fresh thinking to complex transactions, we want to meet you.

Sr. Director of Finance and Capital Markets Duties/Responsibilities (including, but not limited to) :

• Lead full project finance lifecycle, including structuring, negotiating, and closing of debt, tax equity, construction, bridge, and term financing
• Interface with banks, tax equity & infrastructure investors, building and nurturing a connected network of financing partners
• Drive due diligence, negotiation of term sheets, and legal docs, coordinating with internal teams and external counsel
• Develop and maintain advanced financial models to assess project viability, returns, financing structures, and scenario analysis
• Oversee internal stakeholders (Development, Engineering, Legal, Accounting) to ensure project readiness and seamless financing handoffs
• Advise senior leadership on financing strategies, risk assessments, and market insights

Sr. Director of Finance and Capital Markets Required Skills/Experience:

• Minimum 7–10 years in project finance within renewable energy / IPP context
• Strong organizational acumen, cross-functional collaboration, and ability to drive timelines
• Deep familiarity with tax equity structures (partnership flips, JV models), PPA financing, and tax credit transfers
• Excellent negotiation skills and proven ability to lead high-stakes, multi-party deals
• Exceptional verbal and written communication, comfortable interacting with senior investors, boards, and external partners
• Established network of lenders, tax equity providers, infrastructure, and PE funds
• Well-developed valuation, financial analysis and modelling skills, including the ability to develop a financial model from scratch
• Exposure to relevant transactions through Corporate Finance, Investment Banking, Private Equity or Project Finance
• Proven ability to manage the initiation, structuring, and closing of multiple investment funds simultaneously

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Travel: As required, approximately 25% of the time

Type of Position: Full time, exempt, on-site (St. Augustine, FL)

Employer-Paid Benefits Package

At Vitis Energy, we believe in taking care of our team just as we care for our projects — with long-term vision and strong support. Our comprehensive, employer-paid benefits package is designed to support your health, well-being, and future.

Full-time employees enjoy:

• 100% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
  Coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees.
• Life Insurance
  Employer-paid life insurance policies for peace of mind.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holidays
  Paid time off, plus company-observed holidays to rest, recharge, and spend time with loved ones.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Contribution
  Employer-sponsored retirement plan with matching contributions to help you plan for the future.

Recruiting Agencies:

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