Project Financial Manager

Background

ClimeCo is a respected global advisor, transaction facilitator, trader, and developer of environmental commodity market products and related services. We specialize in voluntary carbon, regulated carbon, renewable energy credits, plastics credits, and regional criteria pollutant trading programs.  From policy advisory to ESG strategy, offsets sourcing to project development, we provide comprehensive, vertically- integrated solutions to help enhance our customers’ sustainability impact—whether they are responding to emissions regulations or satisfying voluntary sustainability goals.

We are currently seeking a full-time Project Financial Manager for our Project Development Business Unit. This position will be remote with a preference for location in Denver CO, Las Vegas NV, Oakland CA, or State College PA..

Position Description

The Project Financial Manager will build models to forecast cashflows and financial performance of various types of environmental project investments and advise the company on financial strategy and deal structure. This manager will be assessing rates of return, building tornado diagrams, incorporating a range of carbon price scenarios and cost contingencies, and modeling data to improve decision making and compare across different project types. The projects are primarily environmental solutions that create value through the mitigation or abatement of greenhouse gas emissions and related environmental impacts, resulting in a commodity such as a carbon offset. The Project Financial Manager will interface with internal project leads and decision-makers, providing financial and market analysis for potential projects and initiatives.

ClimeCo embraces diversity and welcomes candidates who contribute to a climate that supports our staff of all identities and backgrounds. We further commit ourselves to an inclusive workplace where we value the perspectives of all employees by recognizing and appreciating their unique skills and talents. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.

The Project Financial Manager position is full-time, salaried, and exempt, which is ineligible for overtime pay under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes business and financial data
• Creates discounted cash flow models / net present value analyses to  inform project investment thesis and deal structures
• Develops reports for organizational leaders
• Analyzes industry trends and makes recommendations based on those trends
• Develops automated reporting and forecasting tools for more efficient use of data

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Sustainability Management, Business Administration, or related field
• 2 to 4 years of professional experience as a financial analyst, decision analyst, or risk analyst
• Experience creating discounted cash flow models
• Thorough understanding of methods of financial systems analysis and the principles, design, and procedural methods used in financial data analysis
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with high attention to organization and detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Rigorous planning and proactive communication, comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously and balancing shifting priorities
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Occasional business travel as needed, estimated <10% of the time subject to change with ongoing business

Desired Skills

• Direct experience with environmental commodity programs and/or markets (e.g., carbon offsets, renewable energy certificates, low carbon fuels, etc.)

Compensation & Benefits

The salary for a well-qualified Project Financial Manager is $65,000 – $95,000 annually, considering individual work experience and work location.

ClimeCo offers a competitive salary and bonus structure with benefits including 401(k) with employer match, medical/dental/vision benefits, an EAP program, paid time off, holidays, and more.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

ClimeCo LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. Our employment practices are in accordance with the laws that prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, marital status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law.