Commercial Asset Manager

Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Commercial Asset Manager will be responsible for maximizing the financial and operational performance of our distributed energy portfolio, which includes solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) assets. This role requires expertise in financial management, contract administration, revenue optimization, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in enhancing asset value, ensuring contract execution, and driving portfolio profitability through strategic oversight and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Financial Operations and Revenue Management
• Oversee PPA invoicing, EMS subscription revenue, and Asset Management service revenue, ensuring accuracy and consistency in billing processes.
• Develop and maintain financial models, operating budgets, and cash flow projections to track asset performance and optimize returns.
• Manage Operations & Maintenance (O&M) budgets in collaboration with the O&M team.
• Lead REC trading strategies and revenue optimization initiatives, ensuring compliance with market regulations.
• Oversee financial accounting and reporting to maintain portfolio financial health.
• Administer property insurance policies and lease agreements, ensuring risk mitigation and policy compliance.
• Commercial Operations and Contract Management
• Manage and execute grid service contracts, including participation in demand response, capacity, and frequency regulation markets.
• Administer EMS subscription services, contract management, and revenue tracking.
• Maintain a contract management system, ensuring agreements comply with financial, regulatory, and operational requirements.
• Oversee the CDG subscriber management process, ensuring seamless customer onboarding and revenue collection.
• Lead internal approval workflows, system administration, and regulatory filings for incentives such as SGIP, SMART, and other incentive programs.
• Stakeholder Management and Reporting
• Develop and maintain revenue-focused dashboards in Power BI, providing clear insights into asset performance and financial KPIs.
• Prepare and present financial and operational reports to senior management, investors, and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with technical teams to align financial, operational, and performance reporting across the portfolio.
• Lead incentive reporting and compliance monitoring for state and federal renewable energy programs.
• Foster strong relationships with regulators, utilities, investors, and corporate partners to support business growth and asset performance.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in commercial asset management, preferably in renewable energy.
• Extensive experience in financial modeling, analysis, and PPA structures.
• Strong understanding of renewable energy markets, REC trading, and grid services.
• Experience with SAP, QuickBooks, and financial reporting tools.
• Proficiency in data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) for portfolio analytics.
• In-depth knowledge of solar PV, energy storage systems (BESS), and regulatory frameworks impacting the industry.
• Excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement and cross-team collaboration.
  
  

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. (“HQCA”) is a Qcells company, one of the world’s largest manufacturers and providers of solar photovoltaic (PV) products and solutions. Headquartered in Irvine, California, HQCA has been rapidly expanding its business in North America through the expansion of products and solutions, including distributed energy solutions, direct-to-homeowner solar sales and financing, and EPC services. We provide an opportunity to be part of an exciting and growing world-class global business in an interesting and expanding industry of the future.

The Distributed Energy (DE) team develops, invests in, and delivers distribution-connected solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in North America. The DE team offers the full spectrum of BESS and PV BESS solutions – from integrated ESS hardware and software, project development and investment to asset management and operations.

Physical, Mental & Environmental Demands

To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Mobility

Standing

20% of time

Sitting

70% of time

Walking

10% of time

Strength

Pulling

up to 10 Pounds

Pushing

up to 10 Pounds

Carrying

up to 10 Pounds

Lifting

up to 10 Pounds

Dexterity(F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)

Typing

F

Handling

F

Reaching

F

Agility(F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)

Turning

F

Twisting

F

Bending

O

Crouching

O

Balancing

N

Climbing

N

Crawling

N

Kneeling

N

The salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications.

• This target salary range is for CA positions only and should not be interpreted as an offer of compensation.
  
  

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