Head of Capital Markets/CFO
Why This Role
This is a rare opportunity to build and scale a multi-billion-dollar capital platform in one of the fastest-growing segments of clean energy finance.
You will:
- Own and architect the full capital stack for a platform scaling to ~$1.5B+ annually
- Operate as a true strategic partner to the CEO/CFO, with board-level visibility.
- Design capital strategy from first principles, not inherit legacy constraints.
- Build and lead the capital markets function as the platform scales.
- Have a clear path to Chief Capital Officer / CFO-level leadership.
About the Role
SolSource is seeking a senior capital markets leader to own the capital acquisition strategy and execute the transactions required to support a ~ $1.5B/year platform.
This is a player-coach role, you will both define strategy and personally lead execution of complex structured finance and tax credit transactions. You will work cross-functionally with internal finance, legal, and operations teams while building a scalable capital markets infrastructure.
What You Will Own
- Lead the full capital raise: Project Equity, ITC receivable bridge, Step-Up Capital and ITC Sales
- Build and close a forward-flow ITC buyer program.
- Identify, originate and manage lender relationships with warehouse lenders, tax credit buyers, and institutional capital providers.
- Run the tax credit buyer process across multiple broker platforms and direct transfer programs.
- Develop and maintain the borrowing base model and facility sleeve structure in partnership with finance and legal.
- Coordinate diligence packages: tax memo, basis/FMV support, insurance, servicer controls, and system-level data tape.
- Hire and develop the project finance team as originations scale.
- Report directly to the CFO or CEO; serve as C-suite capital markets spokesperson with lenders and buyers.
Success Metrics
- Close ITC warehouse forward-flow program facilities
- Establish buyer network and close tax credit transfer agreements.
- Execution of existing project equity agreements
- Build a repeatable capital raise and execution process.
- Standup up a fully functional capital markets team and infrastructure
- Position platform for long-term institutional capital scaling.
Required Experience
- 8-15+ years in clean energy finance, tax equity, ITC monetization, or structured energy credit
- Demonstrated experience closing tax credit transfer or tax equity transactions ($100M+)
- Direct relationships with warehouse lenders and/or tax credit buyers in the renewable energy space
- Experience structuring and negotiating borrowing base facilities, ITC receivable bridges, or ABS takeout paths.
- Fluency in residential or distributed solar TPO/loan structures, ITC eligibility, basis/FMV, and recapture risk.
- Ability to own both strategy and execution — this role closes deals, not just advises on them.
Preferred Background
- Prior experience at a residential solar finance company or as a capital markets provider of capital to those markets
- Experience with broker, or transferable ITC marketplace platforms
- Familiarity with warehousing and bridge loan mechanics
- Background in investment banking, structured finance, or project finance at a bank or advisory firm
- Experience building capital markets function from early stage through scaled platform
Organizational Context
- You will partner closely with internal:
- Finance and accounting
- Legal and compliance
- Operations and origination teams
Compensation & Level
| Component | Details
| Title | SVP / Head of Capital Markets, Chief Capital Officer or Chief Financial Officer (commensurate with experience)
| Base Salary | Market-competitive for senior capital markets roles in clean energy finance
| Bonus | Performance-based and directly tied to capital raise and execution milestones
| Equity | Meaningful equity participation aligned with platform growth and capital deployment success
| Benefits | Full benefits package