Manager, Commercial Operations

CIM Group, LP
Atlanta, GA
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Candidates with experience in renewable energy and strong analytical skills will find this role in commercial operations at Terreva Renewables suits them, particularly those familiar with environmental attribute markets and regulatory compliance frameworks.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a background in renewable energy and infrastructure finance will naturally fit this role.
    — “Experience in renewable energy and/or complex projects involving substantial investment & construction preferred.”
  • Individuals with a strong grasp of clean fuels and carbon accounting regulations are well-suited for this role.
    — “Ensure Terreva compliance with all regulatory and voluntary reporting frameworks related to clean fuels and carbon accounting in North America (and other markets as required).”
  • Candidates with a history of managing environmental attribute tracking platforms will align well with Terreva’s needs.
    — “Manage Terreva’s presence and activity on various environmental attribute tracking platforms (e.g. EPA Moderated Transaction System (EMTS), M-RETS, PJM GATS, etc.).”

Things to consider

  • The role requires a candidate to have a solid understanding of RNG production and tax credit verification processes.
    — “Lead engagement with third parties and provide all necessary data to verify that production meets applicable tax credit requirements.”
  • This role involves a high level of collaboration with teams across multiple geographies.
    — “Ability to work effectively with team members often spread across multiple geographies.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with RNG production and RIN/RTC generation in your resume and interviews.
    — “Lead work with internal and external parties to verify and document RNG production in order to generate renewable identification numbers (RINs) and renewable thermal credits (RTCs) to meet quality assurance requirements on a monthly basis.”
  • Demonstrate your ability to model and analyze complex financial data in Excel.
    — “Strong Excel skills, including financial modeling, data analysis, and automation.”
  • Showcase your ability to create clear, concise, and data-driven business presentations.
    — “Proficiency in PowerPoint, with the ability to create business presentations summarizing complex or large sets of data.”
  • Emphasize your knowledge of renewable energy regulations and carbon accounting frameworks.
    — “Good grasp of the nuances of the renewable energy industry; familiarity with carbon accounting, RFS/LCFS programs, renewable gas standards, and renewable gas voluntary attributes a plus.”
  • Position yourself as a proactive problem-solver with a knack for strategic thinking.
    — “Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • successful compliance with regulatory frameworks
  • optimized offtake contracts
  • monetization of RINs and other commodities
Typical background
financeaccountingeconomics

Skills & requirements

Required

Commercial OperationsRegulatory ComplianceEnvironmental Attribute MarketsRNG ProductionData AnalysisContract Management

Preferred

Renewable EnergyInvestment BankingPrivate Equity

Stack & domain

Renewable Natural Gas (rng) ProjectsRegulatory And Voluntary Reporting FrameworksEnvironmental Attribute Tracking PlatformsOfftake ContractsRins And Renewable Thermal Credits (rtcs)Environmental Attribute MarketsCO2CNG Business OpportunitiesMarket ResearchCertifications And CredentialsLeadershipCommunicationProblem-solvingTeamworkRenewable EnergyFinanceAccountingEconomicsBusiness

About the role

Original posting from CIM Group, LP via Lever

ABOUT TERREVA RENEWABLES:

Terreva Renewables is an industry-leading developer, owner, and operator of renewable natural gas (RNG) projects, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The company leverages technology to capture methane gas from landfills and convert it to renewable natural gas. Its senior management team has over 40 years of collective experience developing RNG projects, as well as extensive additional experience in landfill gas-to-electricity projects, gas collection and control systems, and midstream oil and gas operations. Terreva’s current portfolio is comprised of seven assets – approximately 20,000 scfm of raw landfill gas flow and 3.5 million MMBtu’s per year of RNG production (2025E) – in operation and construction across North America. Terreva is a portfolio company under the management of CIM Group, LLC.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS::

  • Commercial Operations
  • Lead work with internal and external parties to verify and document RNG production in order to generate renewable identification numbers (RINs) and renewable thermal credits (RTCs) to meet quality assurance requirements on a monthly basis.
  • Ensure Terreva compliance with all regulatory and voluntary reporting frameworks related to clean fuels and carbon accounting in North America (and other markets as required).
  • Manage Terreva’s presence and activity on various environmental attribute tracking platforms (e.g. EPA Moderated Transaction System (EMTS), M-RETS, PJM GATS, etc.).
  • Optimize all offtake contracts to ensure monthly, quarterly, and yearly delivery requirements are being met, and present to management team on a monthly basis.
  • Lead engagement with third parties and provide all necessary data to verify that production meets applicable tax credit requirements.
  • Develop a strong understanding of the environmental attribute markets and regulatory requirements, and work directly with third parties to ensure that attribute generation occurs in accordance with existing contracts.
  • Monetize all available RINs and other commodities as required by engaging directly with market participants on a monthly basis.
  • Work closely with CCO on:
  • offtake summary modeling and internal reporting.
  • evaluation and modeling of CNG business opportunities.
  • cultivating alternative revenue opportunities such as CO2.
  • preparation of internal management and Board presentations.
  • CI score calculation and certification for each project.
  • Development
  • Work with Terreva’s Origination team to research new opportunities, prioritize targets, engage with gas rights counterparties, and position Terreva offerings to secure deals.
  • Support Terreva Development team with general commercial activities.
  • New Markets Strategy
  • Perform market research and build relationships with external experts to recommend Terreva expansion into new feedstock and product offtake markets.
  • Lead acquisition of required certifications and credentials for expansion into recommended new markets.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS::

  • Additional duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: (including certification, licenses, etc.):

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
  • 2 years professional experience working in investment banking or private equity, focusing on infrastructure and/or equity investment experience.
  • Experience in renewable energy and/or complex projects involving substantial investment & construction preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES::

  • Strong Excel skills, including financial modeling, data analysis, and automation.
  • Proficiency in PowerPoint, with the ability to create business presentations summarizing complex or large sets of data.
  • Ability to think or learn to think in terms of supply and demand.
  • Good grasp of the nuances of the renewable energy industry; familiarity with carbon accounting, RFS/LCFS programs, renewable gas standards, and renewable gas voluntary attributes a plus.
  • Ability to write clearly, and effectively, presenting complex information accurately and appropriately for the intended audience.
  • Strong knowledge of corporate finance concepts.
  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex information, financial statements, and legal documents.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
  • Ability to solve practical problems, regardless of the level of complexity.
  • Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment and work effectively with team members often spread across multiple geographies.
  • Ability to work independently and to proactively evaluate and address work opportunities within the area of responsibility.
  • Ability to organize, perform, and prioritize various functions to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions.
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.

*Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on CIM Group. Please inform our Talent team if you need any assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Terreva Renewables does not accept unsolicited resumes from Agencies.  Any unsolicited resumes received from Agencies will be considered property of Terreva and no fees will be due or paid.  If you wish to become an approved Agency with Terreva or any of its Affiliates, please contact a member of the Terreva Talent Acquisition Team.

Source: CIM Group, LP careers (Lever)

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