Project & Grants Business Manager

Project & Grants Business 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 CO2 data 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 CO2 super-emitters.

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

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

About The Role

Carbon Mapper is seeking a Project & Grants Business 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 Business 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 at https://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 careers@carbonmapper.org.