Development Business Administrator

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.

The Role

Cypress Creek Renewables is seeking a motivated candidate for a Development Business Administrator position in the renewable energy industry. This position would support multiple Development teams on projects located across the country. As a Business Administrator supporting Cypress Creek projects, this position balances sound internal communication with coordinating and documenting development activities using cloud-based document management and project information databases and reporting tools. An effective candidate will demonstrate comprehensive attention to detail, superior organization, a desire to efficiently solve problems, enthusiastic initiative, effective communication skills and an ability to work with others across multiple teams.

Essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting and maintaining conversations between Development, Accounts Payable, Systems Management, and Vendors
• Onboarding projects, vendors
• Creating and managing Purchase Orders (and other payments) and invoices on a daily basis
• Supporting monthly, quarterly and annual budgeting activities and reconciling differences from previously set targets
• Executing time-sensitive payments and other financial commitments to entities like, but not limited to, landowners, government institutions, and nonprofits
• Troubleshooting and identifying solutions to concerns that Development, Account Payable, Systems Management, Vendors, and/or Third-Party Consultants may have
• Create, update, and distribute reports on project budgets, schedules, and attributes. Request and manage related updates from team members.
• Prepare and submit project-related applications
• Attend meetings, take notes, and manage followup tasks
• Research-related tasks to support development efforts

Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree
• Experience in previous Administrator roles, especially supporting a large distributed team
• Strong Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft excel, skills required
• Salesforce and DocuSign experience is a plus, but not required
• Strong work ethic and ability to self-start in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills
• Results driven and solutions oriented
• Confidence to take initiative to figure it out, but also to ask questions when needed
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work with little supervision and to seek help when needed
• Demonstrated team-first mentality and willingness to do whatever it takes
• Embrace and live by the mission and values of Cypress Creek Renewables
• Can be located near one of the offices (Asheville, NC, Santa Monica, CA or Walnut Creek, CA)

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
• Fully expensed company travel, mileage reimbursement
• Growth Opportunities

Compensation: The salary range for the position is $60,000-90,000 plus bonus and benefits. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on several factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location.

Locations: In order of preference, this role will be located:

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.