Deep Sky · 5 months ago
Project Finance Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expDeep Sky is pioneering Direct Air Capture technology to remove CO₂ from the atmosphere and address climate change. They are seeking a Project Finance Manager to lead financial modeling, support capital raises, and collaborate with engineering and project teams on large-scale carbon removal infrastructure projects.
Carbon CaptureEnvironmental ConsultingRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain detailed project finance models for DAC, CO2 sequestration, renewable energy, and related infrastructure projects
Perform scenario analysis, risk allocation reviews, and valuation support
Support the structuring and negotiation of project-level financing: equity, debt, grants, guarantees, and blended finance
Contribute to key transaction documentation and commercial structuring
Support capital raise processes (project debt, tax equity, infrastructure funds)
Partner with the public funding manager, VP Finance and Policy team to maximize access to government programs and incentives
Prepare investor materials and presentations with internal and external stakeholders
Work closely with our engineering team to evaluate technology partners and project configurations, including with our partners’ procurement teams to detail costs
Break down financial models and technical terms into plain language that everyone on the team can work with
Monitor project costs, forecasts, and financial KPIs in collaboration with Project and Engineering teams
Contribute to procurement and contracting strategies with finance input on commercial terms
Analyze financial performance of assets under development or operation
Benchmark capital costs and structures across carbon removal, renewables, and infrastructure
Simplify financial models and terms to explain and support team members
Support the VP Finance and CEO with high-priority analyses, board materials, and ad hoc projects
Qualification
Required
5–8 years of experience in project finance, infrastructure finance, clean energy, or structured finance
Advanced financial modeling skills in Excel (including IRR, DSCR, cash flow analysis, and sensitivities)
Proven experience in capital raising and structuring for a variety of large-scale infrastructure or energy projects
Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams, and the ability to present to executive stakeholders internally and externally
Excellent communication and organizational skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams and present clearly to internal and external executive stakeholders
Proven ability to produce high-quality, client-ready materials under tight deadlines
Fluent in English; French proficiency is an asset
Preferred
Background in engineering or technical training (e.g. B.Eng., B.Sc. in a relevant field)
Familiarity with public funding programs in Canada or North America (e.g. EDC, NRCan, CIB)
Professional designation (CPA, CFA, or similar)
Experience in carbon markets, clean tech, or emerging energy transition infrastructure
Company
Deep Sky
Deep Sky is a developer of a CO2 removal infrastructure designed to reduce the carbon footprint.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$93.65MKey Investors
Breakthrough Energy VenturesBrightspark Ventures
2024-12-12Grant· $40M
2024-09-12Debt Financing· $1.84M
2023-11-16Series A· $41.81M
Leadership Team
Alexandra Petre
Chief Executive Officer
Fred Lalonde
Co-Founder
Recent News
2025-12-19
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