Climate Change Finance Manager

CarbonSolve, in partnership with the Biodiversity Research Institute, is seeking a Climate Change Finance Manager in Portland, ME. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 5+ years of relevant experience, particularly in carbon financing. Responsibilities include financial planning, budgeting, and overseeing multi-entity accounting. The position involves collaboration with international partners and may require travel, but is based at the BRI headquarters.
Position Overview

Salary: BRI strives to meet federal GS levels commensurate with education and experience

Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or MBA a plus)

Experience Required: 5+ years in accounting or finance, preferably in startup/high-growth environments; experience in the carbon market or carbon financing required

Description

CarbonSolve (CS), in partnership with the Biodiversity Research Institute (BRI), is hiring a Finance Manager to lead financial planning and analysis in support of soil carbon projects worldwide. The Finance Manager will oversee all company finance and accounting responsibilities—including multi-entity consolidation, foreign exchange tracking, and reporting with international partners—while collaborating closely with CS’s CFO and Directors. The role works hand-in-hand with BRI leadership/finance teams and with CS’s partner organizations, including Soils for the Future Africa (Kenya) and Soils for the Future Tanzania. The position is intended to be based at BRI headquarters in Portland, Maine.

Responsibilities
• Maintain and build complex business models to evaluate project and enterprise outcomes.
• Develop and update a rolling 12-month financial forecast.
• Lead annual and bi-monthly budgeting processes, including variance analysis and reporting.
• Monitor cash flow, prepare cash flow forecasts, and manage transfers between domestic and foreign accounts.
• Help establish and maintain accounting controls and procedures.
• Support capacity building with foreign partners to produce high-quality monthly and quarterly reporting and budgets.
• Oversee accounting in foreign offices to ensure timely and accurate reporting.

Minimum Requirements
• Experience working in the carbon market or on carbon financing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or MBA a plus.
• 5+ years of accounting/finance experience 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 proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to consolidate financials across multiple entities and currencies.
• Experience with Xero accounting software a plus.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Solution-oriented self-starter with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• International experience (particularly in Africa) a plus; willingness to travel internationally for extended periods.

Preferred Qualifications
• Familiarity with international partner accounting, foreign exchange, and multi-currency consolidations.
• Experience building finance processes and controls in early-stage organizations.
• Comfort collaborating across NGOs and for-profit partners.

Additional Notes
• Why join us:
• Be part of a passionate team delivering nature-based climate solutions with global reach and local community benefits.
• Support dynamic startups essential to the growing voluntary carbon market.
• Enjoy professional growth within a nonprofit environment that intersects closely with for-profit businesses.
• Compensation and benefits:
• BRI is committed to salary equity and aligns pay with federal Grade-Step levels based on education and experience.
• Fully paid employee health insurance premium; optional dependent coverage; dental; long-term disability and life insurance; 401(k) with match; generous PTO and paid holidays.
• Work travel costs reimbursed; workplace flexibility, international travel options, professional development, and opportunities for advancement.
• BRI is a UN Global Compact member and meets DEI interests in the U.S.

How to Apply

Send a cover letter and CV to jobs@briwildlife.org with subject “Finance Manager”, or mail to:

Biodiversity Resource Institute, Attn: “Finance Manager”

276 Canco Rd., Portland, ME 04103

Phone: 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.