Corporate Finance Manager

Burnham RNG (http://www.burnhamrng.com) is a wastewater and agricultural waste-to-renewable natural gas (RNG) provider that helps communities profitably reduce treatment & disposal costs, improve environmental outcomes and re-use energy, water, and nutrients. Burnham manages and reuses organic waste and wastewater by transforming it into RNG, clean water, and high-value soil additives that enhance sustainability and profitability.

The company builds/acquires, owns, and operates renewable natural gas (RNG) producing facilities with the mission to end emissions from waste and to live in a future where waste is a resource used to create low-carbon commodities and fuels. Burnham is a turnkey solutions provider that can build, finance, and operate these facilities.

By marketing and selling RNG and capturing associated tax benefits, the company can significantly reduce the cost of waste treatment and disposal for communities while improving environmental outcomes.

To accomplish our mission, we are looking to build and grow a cohesive team in an execution-oriented culture. We have created the following cultural markers and strive to hire like-minded people to help fuel our growth.

We are HUMBLE…we take pride in the quality of our work, but recognize it can always be improved with the input of others.

We are DISCIPLINED…we strive for systemic, disciplined, consistent execution in everything we do.

We are ANALYTICAL… we need team members who come to conclusions using logic, data and math.

We are ENTHUSIASTIC…we care deeply about the outcomes of our work.

We are PROBLEM SOLVERS…we don’t have all the answers. We need team members to take the initiative to figure it out.

We are FUN…we love what we do and love coming to work each day.

We are seeking a Corporate Finance Manager, who will play a crucial role in supporting the financial planning and analysis function of the company. This position requires strong analytical and modeling skills, as well as the ability to provide valuable insights to drive strategic decision-making. The successful candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining project investment and financial models, managing the monthly financial planning and analysis model, and assisting in building an enterprise model to value the company and raise capital. The Corporate Finance Manager will report directly to the VP of Finance. This position is based near Washington, D.C. and if needed, relocation support is available.

In this position, you will…

Build and maintain project investment and financial models to support capital allocation decisions and evaluate the financial feasibility of potential projects or investments, M&A activity, including framing the analyses for use in presentations to management team, the board of directors and future investors.

Develop and own Burnham’s corporate financial model and investment presentations for use in board updates and corporate fundraising efforts.

Prepare and present financial reports and presentations to senior management and key stakeholders, conveying complex financial information in a clear and concise manner.

Lead due diligence activities on strategic transactions, such as acquisitions and joint ventures, including coordination with third-party diligence providers, and synthesizing results into presentations and reports for executive management.

Assist in overall business financial planning & analysis and cashflow management activities.

Maintain periodic reports highlighting market comparable, key industry activity, acquisition targets, key commodities, and macroeconomic indices.

In this position, you will gain…

Opportunity to join a fast-paced, high-growth start up from the ground up as a critical member of a team growing and building a business.

The expectation of ‘closed deal’ experience: team expects to complete major fundraising activities and achieve FID on multiple projects over the next two years.

Cross-disciplinary participation: at this stage in company’s growth, all employees ‘do windows.’ Exposure to project development, commodities markets, M&A, corporate finance, and fundraising.

Responsibility and job growth consistent with abilities; position could grow into a team leadership position as the company grows.

Opportunity to be a part of a company culture that is fast-paced, disciplined, and execution-oriented, but also fun; we take time to celebrate our wins.

In this position, we will need you to have….

Strong financial modelling experience building three statement corporate financial models, project models, and acquisition models;

Strong PowerPoint presentation skills; translating model outputs into executive-level deck including project-specific economic sensitivities; dreams in charts and slides.

2+ years prior experience in investment banking, private equity, or other significant transactional finance experience; passion for synthesizing information, identifying issues, and proactively recommending solutions.

Experience in energy especially renewable energy / energy transition preferred

BA/BS required, with a preference for coursework in finance, economics, accounting, science, or engineering.

Project finance experience including tax equity investment is a plus.

MBA or CFA certification preferred

Burnham is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity (EEO) in any term, condition or privilege of employment. Burnham does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, uniform service member, genetic information or any other status protected by law. Burnham complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which we operate.