Climate Change Finance Manager

Biodiversity Research Institute is hiring a Climate Change Finance Manager in Portland, ME. The role involves financial planning and analysis for carbon projects, overseeing accounting responsibilities, and collaborating with foreign partners. Key tasks include financial modeling, budgeting, cash flow management, and reporting. Candidates should have a degree in Accounting or Finance, with 5+ years of relevant experience. This position is based at the BRI headquarters and not remote.
The researchers and support staff who work at BRI all have one thing in common—their passion for helping create a healthier environment. That passion translates into a myriad of interests and projects. Core values stand at the heart of our staff: commitment, creativity, collaboration, integrity. We are always looking for candidates who embody those core values and who can bring their special talents and skills to the job at hand.
Human Resources, Insurance, and Office Manager: Bridget Bowden

Now hiring: Climate Change Finance Manager

Overview: Biodiversity Research Institute (BRI) seeks a Climate Change Finance Manager who will collaborate and lead financial planning and analysis to support the development of climate change related carbon projects. Dedicated to assessing emerging threats to wildlife and ecosystems through collaborative research, BRI uses scientific findings to advance environmental awareness and inform decision-makers.

The Climate Change Finance Manager will oversee all the financial and accounting responsibilities for the Carbon/Climate Change consultancies at BRI, including overseeing the accounting relationships and foreign exchange tracking with foreign partner entities. As the financial needs of carbon projects involve specialized work, this position will operate within the Center for Conservation and Climate Change, but work closely with BRI leadership and finance teams. In addition, this position will liaise with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the partner client, CarbonSolve, to provide useful financial modeling, forecasts, analysis and reporting of project-specific and enterprise-wide financial outcomes. It is intended that this position be based at our BRI headquarters in Portland, ME.

Key Responsibilities:
• Modeling: Maintain existing and develop new complex business models.
• Forecasting: Develop and update rolling 12-month financial forecast.
• Budgeting: Develop and manage the annual and bi-monthly budget process, including variance analysis and reporting.
• Cash Flow Management: Monitor cash flow and prepare cash flow forecasts to support operational needs. Manage cash transfers between domestic and foreign accounts.
• Controls: Help establish and maintain accounting controls and procedures.
• Reporting: Support capacity building with foreign partners to produce high quality monthly and quarterly reporting and budgeting processes.
• Accounting Oversight: Oversee accounting in foreign offices to ensure timely and accurate reporting.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or MBA a plus;
• 5+ years of experience in accounting or finance, with a focus on startup or high-growth environments;
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial regulations;
• Proven experience with financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting;
• High level of competency with Microsoft Excel;
• Ability to consolidate financials from multiple entities and currencies;
• Experience with Xero accounting software a plus;
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; and,
• International experience, particularly in Africa, is a plus.

Why Join Us?
• Be part of a passionate team working on projects with global reach, dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and local communities in Africa and other regions.
• Be part of supporting dynamic nature-based startup companies essential for developing a growing voluntary carbon market.
• Enjoy opportunities for growth and professional development in a growing non-profit with strong intersection with for-profit businesses

Compensation: BRI is committed to salary equity. We strive to meet federal Grade-Step (GS) levels that align with education and experience. BRI offers a fully paid employee health insurance premium, optional dependent coverage, dental, LTD, life insurance, 401k with match, and generous PTO and paid holidays. Costs associated with work travel are reimbursed. Ultimately, BRI’s benefits package, workplace flexibility, international travel options, professional development opportunities, and ability for vertical movement within the organization create an unparalleled workplace culture. BRI is a member of the United Nations Global Compact and as such meets Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion interests in the US.

To Apply: Please send a cover letter, CV, and three references to jobs@briwildlife.org with subject “Finance Manager”, or by U.S. mail addressed to: Biodiversity Resource Institute, Attn: “Finance Manager”, 276 Canco Rd., Portland, ME 04103, 207.839.7600.

All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.