Mergers and Acquisitions Manager at Kern Search

The Mergers and Acquisitions Manager will identify, evaluate and execute strategic acquisitions, sell-downs and divestments of utility-scale solar and storage projects. The manager will work closely with senior management and other functional teams, such as development, commercial, finance, legal, and construction. The ideal candidate has a desire to learn about topics ranging from project development, energy markets, project financing, tax and other topics that impact investments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain unlevered and levered financial models to support investment decisions
• Review internal/external financial models to understand key value drivers and interpret relevant data on markets, competitors and transactions
• Support senior team in the development and negotiation of transaction documents
• Oversee and support the due diligence process, including data room management and review of legal documentation, to ensure accurate review of target assets
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations for investment approvals. Communicate findings and strategic implications to senior management clearly and effectively
• Manage internal systems for tracking opportunities and deliverables
• Work and coordinate with subject matter experts, investors and external consultants and stakeholders

Location

Houston. TX Office. Hybrid possible

Travel: 10%

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics or quantitative field
• 3 to 5 years of experience at a U.S. solar, wind, or energy storage development company, or Independent Power Producer in an M&A or finance role with specific focus on financial modeling and valuation, or similarly transferable experience
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Financial modeling experience
• Excel and PowerPoint skills required