Careers with Aligned.

Job Title: Accountant

Location: New York, NY or Los Angeles, CA

Reports to: Director of Operations

Overview

Aligned Climate Capital LLC (Aligned) is an asset manager that believes the global response to climate change is creating a $50 trillion market opportunity. Founded in 2019, Aligned is a dynamic and mission-driven firm that invests exclusively in the companies and real assets that are decarbonizing the global economy. It is seeking candidates who are self-motivated, innovative, and committed to using financial tools to address climate change.

Duties and Responsibilities

Aligned is seeking an Accountant to support our financial operations and work closely with our Controller. In-person attendance at the NYC office Monday through Thursday is a requirement of the role. On Fridays, a remote work option is available. This position will be a critical part of Aligned’s operations and will have the following duties and responsibilities:

• Execute monthly accounting close procedures and deliverables (creating invoices, journal entries, reconciliations, reports) in compliance with US GAAP
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including cash, accounts payable, accounts receivable, expenses and other general ledger entries
• Record business credit card transactions while tracking approvals
• Prepare bank reconciliations to ensure accurate account balances and resolve discrepancies
• Prepare consolidated financial statements
• Assist Controller with tax, audit, and other year-end preparations and reconciliations
• Provide necessary supporting documentation and invoices to third-party stakeholders as requested
• Analyze and coordinate a variety of financial data
• Scan, organize, and maintain company documents in a systematic manner
• Assist with 1099 preparations
• Perform other accounting and bookkeeping tasks as requested by the Controller

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• At least two years of accounting and/or bookkeeping experience
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Advanced knowledge of QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Preferred Qualification: Familiarity with private equity funds
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We are unable to provide sponsorship for employment visas at this time.

Compensation

• Salary between $110,000 to $130,000, commensurate with experience
• Eligibility for annual bonus and carried interest
• Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401k

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aligned is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

To Apply

Please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected]

Job Title: Construction Project Manager

Location: Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA, or New York, NY

Reports to: Director, Aligned Solar Partners

Overview

Aligned Climate Capital LLC (Aligned) is an asset manager that believes the global response to climate change is creating a $50 trillion market opportunity. Founded in 2019, Aligned is a dynamic and mission-driven firm that invests exclusively in the companies and real assets that are decarbonizing the global economy. It is seeking candidates who are self-motivated, innovative, and committed to using financial tools to address climate change.

The Construction Project Manager will support the Aligned Solar Partners (ASP) strategy. ASP is one of Aligned’s core investment strategies and it involves acquiring, financing, constructing, and operating distributed solar, community solar, and energy storage projects in the United States. Aligned currently manages a 90MW portfolio of assets through this strategy. 

This role is ideal for candidates with hands-on experience delivering C&I or utility-scale solar projects, particularly those who have worked at Independent Power Producers (IPPs), Engineering-Procurement-Construction (EPC) firms, or solar developers.

Duties and Responsibilities

This position is an exciting opportunity to support a growing solar infrastructure investment platform. The Construction Project Manager will be responsible for coordinating the successful execution of solar project construction from contract execution through handoff to asset management. Responsibilities include:

• Management of third-party EPC contractors from contract execution through substantial completion and handover to asset management. As part of that process, they will:
  • Ensure compliance of renewable energy projects
  • Ensure that deliverables are timely
  • Track adherence to the budgets
  • Review change orders
  • Ensure the fulfillment of contracts

• Overseeing procurement logistics for modules, inverters, and other solar-specific equipment
• Involvement and support in EPC bidding process and contract negotiations
• Verification of invoices and submission of payments
• Support in procurement decisions and logistics management of modules and other equipment
• Support in placement of commercial debts and management of relationship with lender independent engineers
• Coordination with owner’s engineer
• Coordination with utility for placed-in-service and witness test procedures
• Regular coordination with asset management during substantial completion to asset management hand-off
• Support in internal initiatives to build out project tracking and data document protocol
• Project status tracking on software platforms

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of work experience directly managing the construction of C&I or utility-scale solar PV projects
• Prior experience at a developer or EPC. Experience at an IPP preferred but not required.
• Experience in renewable energy procurement, construction management and engineering. Experience in asset management preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with the solar project lifecycle, including permitting, interconnection, procurement, and commissioning
• Bachelor’s degree. A degree related field in a related field is a plus but not a requirement
• Fluency in standard project management and document management software
• Familiarity with project scheduling software such Microsoft Projects, Primavera, or similar platforms
• Experience with construction financing
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We are unable to provide sponsorship for employment visas at this time.

Compensation

• Salary between $130,000 – $165,000 commensurate with experience and geographically dependent
• Eligibility for annual bonus and carried interest
• Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aligned is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

To Apply

Please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected]