Project & Grants Finance Manager

Carbon Mapper, Inc.; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Carbon Mapper, a non-profit driving greenhouse gas reduction, seeks a Project & Grants Finance Manager for financial oversight of projects and grants. This hybrid role involves budgeting, financial reporting, and invoicing, ideal for candidates with 5+ years in financial management within non-profit sectors. A Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field is required, alongside strong analytical and communication skills. Join a committed team making a global impact.

Benefits

Affordable health coverage (medical, dental, vision)

Generous time-off policy

Professional development

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in financial management of projects, programs, or grants.
• Demonstrated experience with budgeting, financial analysis, and funder reporting.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed project, grant, and program budgets.
• Prepare timely and accurate internal financial reports.
• Oversee and manage project invoicing cycles.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Communication

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration

Tools

Excel

Job description

Project & Grants Finance Manager

About Carbon Mapper

Carbon Mapper is a non-profit organization based in Pasadena, CA with the mission to drive greenhouse gas emission reductions by making methane and carbon dioxide data accessible and actionable. We leverage remote sensing technology to detect, pinpoint, and quantify methane and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions at the scale of individual facilities. All of our methane and CO2data is made publicly available for non-commercial use on our Carbon Mapper Data Portal to provide decision-makers with the information they need to prioritize and take mitigation action.

Carbon Mapper also works with stakeholders and decision makers to fill data gaps, lead on cutting edge science, collaborate to drive reductions, and advance education and insights on emissions globally. To do this, we work with partners to leverage a constellation of satellites. Data from these satellites will offer the next major step in scaling up the organization's robust data portal featuring thousands of direct observations of global methane and CO2super-emitters.

To learn more about Carbon Mapper, please visit us athttps://carbonmapper.org.

To view our data, please visit us athttps://data.carbonmapper.org.

About The Role

Carbon Mapper is seeking a Project & Grants Finance Manager to join our Business Operations team. This hybrid role encompasses program finance analysis, project and grant budgeting, subcontractor financial management, and strategic business support. The Project & Grants Finance Manager will provide essential financial oversight across a portfolio of projects and grants, ensuring accurate budgeting, compliant financial reporting, timely invoicing, and informed decision-making for both internal stakeholders and external partners.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Develop and manage detailed project, grant, and program budgets in collaboration with project/program leads and proposal teams.
• Lead the preparation of proposal budgets for new funding opportunities, ensuring alignment with sponsor guidelines and organizational cost principles.
• Monitor ongoing budget performance and provide monthly forecasts and variance analyses.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare timely and accurate internal financial reports to support program and project leads in operational planning and decision-making.
• Manage financial reporting for grants, including preparation of required funder reports, drawdown schedules, and audit documentation.
• Act as a key liaison between program leads and Business Operations for all project-related financial matters.

Invoicing & Revenue Management

• Oversee and manage project invoicing cycles, ensuring timely billing and alignment with contract terms and funder requirements.
• Reconcile revenue recognition and deferred revenue in collaboration with accounting and grants management teams.

Subcontractor Oversight

• Review subcontractor budgets and approve invoices based on financial deliverables.
• Monitor compliance with financial terms and escalate concerns as necessary.
• Serve as the primary financial point of contact for subcontractors and vendor partners.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Must-Have Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in financial management of projects, programs, or grants - preferably in a nonprofit, research, or mission-driven organization.
• Demonstrated experience with budgeting, financial analysis, and funder reporting.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial modeling.
• Ability to interpret and communicate complex financial data to non-financial stakeholders.
• Exceptional attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication abilities.
• A collaborative, proactive mindset with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Understanding of indirect cost recovery, time tracking systems, and cost allocation methodologies.
• Experience managing federal and foundation grants.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and project accounting tools (e.g., Sage, NetSuite, Deltek).

Location

Carbon Mapper is headquartered in Pasadena, California, but we embrace the virtual office and are continuing to grow our team across the United States.

Compensation

The total compensation for this opportunity includes a base salary range of $120,000 – 150,000/year. This is our target compensation range and is subject to multiple factors including level, experience, and location. As you go through our interview process, our recruiter will work with you to identify a competitive base salary within the proposed range.

Benefits

As a Carbon Mapper employee, you will have access to a wide range of benefits including affordable health coverage (medical, dental, vision), a generous time-off policy, professional development, and more.

To apply, please visit us athttps://carbonmapper.org/about/careers

Carbon Mapper is an equal opportunity employer that believes a diverse team will not just lead to a better working environment, but will also help us create better products and services.

Carbon Mapper is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If any reasonable accommodation is needed in our process, please reach out to [e-mail].