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Senior Associate, M&A

Join Cypress Creek Renewables in New York as a Senior Associate in M&A. Lead financial modeling and due diligence for solar and storage acquisitions. Enjoy competitive pay, hybrid work, and strong benefits including 401(k) match and wellness stipends.

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US$140,000–160,000 /year

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We are seeking a Senior Associate to join the Mergers and Acquisitions team. The new hire will be a critical member of deal teams, with primary responsibilities for transaction financial modeling, overseeing due diligence workstreams and coordinating cross-functionally with subject matter experts and external consultants. The new hire will play a lead role in coordinating presentations of proposed transactions for the CCR executive team and Investment Committee. This person's primary responsibilities will be supporting the origination, evaluation, negotiation, and closing of acquisitions of utility-scale solar and storage projects/portfolios to support Cypress Creek's ambitious targets as it expands its position as a leading customer-focused IPP.

We are a lean team with a flat culture so the new hire will have the opportunity to learn new skills, gain deep exposure to multiple facets of a growing industry, rapidly develop their career, and earn highly competitive pay. Exact title will be commensurate with experience.

The new hire will be tasked with:

  • Transaction execution by leading financial modeling and valuation analyses for M&A opportunities and strategic initiatives
  • Preparing presentation materials for new opportunities to effectively communicate investment thesis, key value drivers, sensitivity analyses and market dynamics
  • Creation and enhancement of analytical tools to enhance financial models and streamline processes
  • Maintain databases related to deal pipeline and market research
  • Work cross-functionally across the company's subject matter experts, including but not limited to Development team, Structured Finance team and Legal team

Education & Experience Required

  • BA/BS degree (MBA or other relevant graduate degrees welcome)
  • Minimum of 4-6 years of finance experience required, ideally in the renewable energy industry (investment banking, principal investing and/or corporate M&A experience is strongly preferred; experience or familiarity with project debt and tax equity structures is a plus)
  • Strong financial analysis and modeling skills
  • Self-motivated with a high level of initiative and accountability
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to work well with multiple teams across functions and offices throughout the US
  • High attention to detail and ability to work in a deadline driven environment
  • Unimpeachable ethics & integrity
  • Desire to contribute professionally and personally to a dynamic and motivated team environment
  • Organized, diligent, and able to track/manage multiple streams of information on an ongoing basis
  • Successful completion of an Excel-based modeling test will be required
  • Embrace and live by the mission and values of Cypress Creek Energy

Location

The location for this role is our New York City office. Our team operates on a hybrid schedule, with in-office schedule of three days per week.

Compensation

The salary range for the position is $140,000 - $160,000 plus bonus and benefits. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location.

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 Energy 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 CCE 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 Energy 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].

Pay & benefits

US$140,000–160,000 /yr
+ plus bonus and benefits
Health insurance Retirement plan Paid time off Learning budget Wellbeing

About this role

Posted
14 Oct 2026
Updated
14 Oct 2026
Job type
Full time
Workplace
Hybrid
Working hours
UTC-04:00
Experience
4-6 years of finance experience

About Cypress Creek Renewables

Company Overview

Name

Cypress Creek Renewables, a private U.S. company

Headquarters

Durham, United States

Founded

2014

Size

Approximately 400 employees ranged from 201-500 in recent years (source: linkedin.com)

What They Do

Cypress Creek Renewables specializes in utility-scale and distributed solar development combined increasingly with battery energy storage, focusing on developing, financing, owning, and operating solar and storage assets across the United States (source: prnewswire.com). Their business model covers the full project lifecycle including development, financing, construction oversight, ownership, asset management, and operations and maintenance (source: cypresscreekenergy.com). The company operates Cypress Creek Solutions, an O&M platform maintaining over 4 GW of solar projects across 24 states (source: prnewswire.com). Their target customers include utilities, corporate buyers, and grid-facing counterparties engaged in large power purchase or environmental attribute transactions, exemplified by their 2025 agreement with Meta and multiple solar-plus-storage projects in various states (source: cypresscreekenergy.com).

Projects & Track Record

Cypress Creek Renewables has commercialized more than 15 GW of projects since its founding and maintains a development pipeline of 15 GW (source: prnewswire.com). Notable projects include the Sundance Solar and Energy Storage hybrid project in Elbert County, Colorado, which closed financially in October 2025 and features 75 MWac of solar paired with a 50 MW / 200 MWh battery system (source: prnewswire.com). In May 2025, they secured $150 million in financing and began construction on the 104 MW Ostrea Solar project in Washington State (source: ccrenew.com). The 160 MW Carriger Solar project in Yakima County, Washington, received site certification approval in June 2025 after extensive planning (source: ccrenew.com). In March 2026, Cypress Creek acquired a 2.5 GW solar project with 2.9 GWh of energy storage in development in Arkansas from Swift Current Energy (source: prnewswire.com). Additionally, a 396 MWac renewable energy agreement with Meta in Texas was announced in February 2025, tied to a 505 MWdc solar facility (source: cypresscreekenergy.com).

Recent Developments

In 2025, Cypress Creek issued a public sustainability report highlighting progress in emissions reduction and community impact (source: ccrenew.com). The company awarded $115,000 in scholarships through its Energizing Tomorrow’s Leaders program the same year (source: cypresscreekenergy.com). Nearly 100 team members were promoted or rotated into new roles in March 2025, signaling active internal mobility (source: cypresscreekenergy.com). The company expanded its project pipeline and financing footprint with key announcements in Colorado, Washington, Texas, and Arkansas during 2025 and 2026 (source: cypresscreekenergy.com). A CEO transition occurred in March 2026, with Kevin Smith appointed following Sarah Slusser’s departure (source: ccrenew.com). Partnerships in 2025 included collaborations with Betabox Learning in the Carolinas and Project Vanguard supporting veterans in clean energy (source: ccrenew.com).

Working There

Cypress Creek Renewables hires across a range of functions including development, engineering, finance, asset management, operations and maintenance, and corporate support, reflecting its comprehensive project lifecycle model (source: prnewswire.com). The Durham office serves as the flagship and central operating hub, housing the C4 control center (source: cypresscreekenergy.com). The company’s 2025 internal promotion and rotation activity indicates a culture supportive of employee growth and development (source: cypresscreekenergy.com). While specific benefits details are not publicly documented, community engagement initiatives such as scholarship programs and veteran partnerships suggest a commitment to employee and community support (source: ccrenew.com).

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