Grants & Finance Manager

About

The Grants & Finance Manager will oversee all aspects of grants management and revenue tracking while supporting day-to-day finance operations. This role will ensure accurate financial monitoring, compliance with funder requirements, and smooth coordination with the external accounting team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of grants management and revenue tracking while supporting day-to-day finance operations
• Ensure accurate financial monitoring, compliance with funder requirements, and smooth coordination with the external accounting team
• Work closely with development, operations, and program staff to support grant monitoring and reporting, as well as general finance operations
• Improve grants monitoring & reporting on a monthly basis
• Bring more financial operations in-house in the short term (3-9 months)

Requirements

• Experience in grants management and financial operations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and project management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in financial software and systems

Nice to Have

• Experience with financial software and systems (e.g. QuickBooks, Excel)
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Familiarity with grant management software and systems
• Experience working with external accounting teams

Benefits

• Compensation and benefits will be discussed during the interview process

This role supports The Solutions Project's mission to accelerate climate justice by ensuring accurate financial management and compliance, enabling the organization to effectively fund grassroots climate organizations and advance climate solutions in frontline communities.

Required qualifications:

• 5 years of demonstrated experience in finance or grants management at mission-driven, non-profit organizations
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and non-profit restricted funds or grants management
• Proficiency with finance, accounting, and operations software & systems such as QuickBooks, BILL, Tallie, and Salesforce
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Commitment to the mission of climate justice and understanding of grassroots organizations

Compensation and benefits:

• Salary range: $104,000 to $114,400
• TriNet medical, dental, and vision insurance plans fully covered for employees, spouses, and dependents
• 13 paid holidays, 120 hours of flexible PTO, and 10 days of paid sick leave annually
• Eight weeks of paid parental leave, with up to six months of total leave
• 403B retirement plan with employer matching up to 6% after probationary period
• $5,000 annual life-long learning fund after probationary period
• Fully remote work with occasional travel

The Solutions Project accelerates the effectiveness of climate action in the United States by centering the solutions, voices, and power of frontline communities, funding, amplifying and connecting grassroots climate justice organizations to build a world where everyone has access to clean air, water, energy, and land.