[Hiring] Solar Funding Specialist @Spartan X

Role Description

SpartanX is looking for an experienced, detail-oriented Solar Funding Specialist to join our growing residential solar operations team. This isn't an entry-level finance position. We're looking for someone who understands the residential solar funding process, knows how to navigate third-party ownership (TPO) financing requirements, and can take ownership of moving projects through funding milestones accurately and efficiently. The ideal candidate has direct solar funding experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to identify and resolve funding issues before they create unnecessary delays. For candidates with extensive solar funding experience and demonstrated people-management skills, this position offers potential for accelerated advancement into a Supervisor or Manager role.

What You'll Do

• Solar Funding & Project Management
  • Manage residential solar projects through applicable funding milestones and requirements.
  • Review funding packages for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with financing partner guidelines.
  • Submit required documentation and monitor funding approvals, outstanding conditions, and payment status.
  • Identify and resolve funding discrepancies, missing documents, and rejected submissions.
  • Coordinate with internal teams to ensure installation, inspection, interconnection, and other required milestones are properly documented.
  • Track funding progress and proactively follow up on outstanding requirements.
• Financing Partner Coordination
  • Work with solar financing and TPO partners to ensure funding requirements are satisfied.
  • Navigate partner portals, documentation requirements, and approval processes.
  • Communicate with financing partners regarding funding holds, corrections, and outstanding conditions.
  • Maintain accurate funding records and ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Operational Collaboration & Accountability
  • Partner with Project Management, Installation, Inspections, Interconnection, and Finance teams to keep projects moving toward funding completion.
  • Maintain accurate project records and funding status updates.
  • Identify recurring funding delays and recommend process improvements.
  • Prioritize workloads to meet deadlines and support company funding objectives.
  • Provide clear communication regarding funding risks, delays, and resolutions.

Qualifications

• Direct residential solar funding experience required.
• 2+ years of solar funding experience strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of residential solar financing and TPO funding processes.
• Experience reviewing funding documentation, resolving deficiencies, and tracking approvals.
• Ability to navigate financing portals and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and follow-through.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across multiple departments.
• Proficiency with CRM systems, spreadsheets, and funding tracking tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with LightReach, IGS, and/or EnFin TPO financing platforms is a major plus.
• Experience managing funding milestones from installation through final approval and payment.
• Familiarity with residential solar project lifecycles, including inspections, interconnection, and Permission to Operate (PTO).
• Experience improving funding workflows, resolving escalations, or reducing funding delays.
• Previous team leadership, training, supervisory, or people-management experience.

Leadership Growth Opportunity

SpartanX is growing, and we're looking for people who can grow with us. Candidates with extensive residential solar funding experience, strong operational knowledge, and proven leadership capabilities may be considered for an accelerated path into a Funding Supervisor or Funding Manager position. This opportunity is especially attractive for someone who has previously led funding teams, trained specialists, managed escalations, or helped build more efficient funding processes.

What SpartanX Provides

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunity for accelerated leadership advancement for highly qualified candidates.
• Collaborative environment with direct exposure to solar operations and finance teams.
• Opportunity to improve funding processes and contribute to operational growth.
• Team-focused culture built on accountability, ownership, and results.

Why SpartanX?

At SpartanX, successful solar projects don't end when the panels are installed. Getting projects funded accurately and on time is essential to keeping our operations moving. We value professionals who understand the details, anticipate challenges, and take ownership of results. If you know residential solar funding, understand TPO requirements, and are ready to make an impact in a growing organization, we want to hear from you.