Senior Asset Manager

The Company

Cypress Creek Renewables is powering a sustainable future, one project at a time. We develop, finance, own and operate utility-scale and distributed solar and storage projects across the country. Fostering a diverse group of innovative thinkers from all backgrounds, Cypress people are drawn to work in a purpose-driven organization. We hope you will join us.

Overview

Cypress Creek Renewables is seeking a Senior Asset Manager who will be responsible for leading and managing designated portfolios of solar/storage assets within CCR’s Fleet division. This role plays a pivotal part in ensuring the long-term value and day-to-day performance of designated operating assets, and is at the intersection of operational, regulatory, financial, commercial, risk management, legal and investor matters in CCR’s Fleet. The ideal candidate will come with a passion for clean energy; have growth, value creation and proactive learning mindset; have a finance or engineering background as well as a familiarity with solar/storage. Prior asset management experience in solar or other energy field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as the subject matter expert and primary owner of your projects, with a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of their operations, maintenance, and revenue performance. Oversee operational performance, identify creative improvement opportunities, and review/approve O&M work orders.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with landowners, regulators, and internal CCR divisions. 
• Ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory obligations, maintaining the highest standards of operational integrity.
• Work with the corresponding Fund Manager to review financial budgets, waterfall and investor distribution models, and support analyses of financial structures and returns, including tax equity buyouts and refinancings.
• Review and approve ongoing financial transactions to ensure alignment with company goals and stakeholder expectations.
• Monitor and manage assigned fleet KPIs, driving process and system improvements to enhance performance.
• Lead and coordinate the onboarding of placed-in-service assets with construction, O&M, and other CCR teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Continuously refine and scale asset management processes and systems to support the growth of the CCR fleet. 
• Lead value creation and organizational transformation initiatives to optimize portfolio performance.

Education & Experience Required

• 6-8+ years of experience in the solar, renewable energy or energy industry, ideally in asset management. 
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Physics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of energy financing structures and renewable energy operations.
• Highly collaborative team player with a proactive, action-oriented mindset.
• Strong attention to detail, with exceptional analytical and organizational skills.
• Proven experience in professional communication with external stakeholders.
• Skilled in extracting, summarizing, and analyzing large datasets, including information within contracts.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and a familiarity with financial and accounting systems.
• Willingness to travel domestically 10–25% of the time.

Location

CCR’s Durham, NC office with a hybrid schedule of 3 days in the office per week. 

Benefits

• 15 days of Paid Time Off, accrual up to 20 days, 11 observed holidays.
• 401(k) Match
• Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision and health insurance
• Wellness stipend, family planning stipend, and generous parental leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Phone Bill Reimbursement
• Company Swag

A note to Recruiting Agencies Cypress Creek Renewables Human Resources team does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies. The Human Resources team coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. We do not accept resumes from third-party recruiters unless authorized by the Human Resources team and if a signed agreement is in place. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered property of CCR and we are not responsible for any related fees. All communication related to recruiting partnerships should ONLY be directed to the Human Resources team. 

Cypress Creek Renewables is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and values diversity, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Please be aware of recruiting scams—official communications will only come from @ccrenew.com, we will never request personal or financial information, and any suspicious activity should be reported to [email protected].