Project Controller - Grant Management

Company Overview

Founded in 2019, Brimstone developed a breakthrough process to decarbonize cement production, one of the leading drivers of climate change. Our team is now scaling up to refine our process further and to build our first production facilities. We’re assembling an all-star group of sharp, mission-driven, collaborative individuals who take pride in using their diverse skills to contribute to a better world.

If this sounds like you, join us in helping to solve the most urgent, important challenge facing the world today (and have a blast while doing it!).

Job Brief

As a Project Controller at Brimstone, you will play a critical role in supporting financial operations and administering the grant for the construction of our commercial demonstration cement production plant, with the Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED). This position is essential to the success of our clean energy projects, contributing to Brimstone's mission to transform the cement industry. You will work closely with internal and external partners to ensure compliance with all OCED grant requirements, while driving process improvements, training stakeholders, and managing timely collection of incentive funding.

This role reports to the Accounting Manager and will help Brimstone scale and innovate in the sustainable materials sector. This role is remote with an option to work from our Oakland, California office.

Key Focus Areas of the role may include:

• Establish and monitor reimbursement procedures, ensuring that internal and external partners adhere to grant requirements.

• Review detailed contracts to ensure Brimstone's internal processes align with compliance guidelines and policies.

• Collaborate with internal teams—finance, procurement, legal, policy and project managers—to design, implement, and monitor internal controls for compliance with reimbursement requirements.

• Proactively ensure adherence to timelines and compliance requirements, monitoring progress closely.

• Monitor vendor and subcontractor agreements for compliance with contract terms and grant requirements.

• Ensure all project costs and invoices comply with grant requirements and specific incentive requirements.

• Review timecards for accuracy as part of the government reimbursement process and conduct periodic audits of timecard samples to ensure compliance with government audit requirements.

• Verify conflicts of interest for employees by annually reviewing conflict of interest forms for completeness and accuracy, reporting any conflicts to upper management.

• Prepare the drawdown document and supporting documentation.

• Build and maintain relationships with contractors and public agencies to enable successful project execution.

• Organize and compile project updates, financial reports, and schedules for internal and external review.

• Ensure vendor invoicing standards are met, implementing process controls and training stakeholders as necessary.

• Work with our Community Benefits manager to ensure compliance with grant requirements.

For this role, we’re looking for:

• 5+ years of experience in federal grant management, finance, and/or auditing

• Federal grant management is a must, with DOE and/or DOE experience being a plus

• Skilled in financial analysis, auditing, or ensuring compliance

• Excellent communication and organizational skills

• Familiarity with construction is an advantage

Compensation, Benefits, and Perks

• Salary range for this role is $130,000 - 145,000 per year

• Company equity

• 401k retirement plan with 3% company contribution

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents

• Mental health benefits

• Generous paid time off policy

• 12-weeks of parental leave

• A fun, diverse, and talented team focused on making the biggest impact possible on climate change

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Brimstone is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace. We seek to build a unique team of individuals and create an environment where all backgrounds and experiences are respected and appreciated. We credit our success to the values that we uphold, and to the different perspectives each team member brings every day.  We would never intentionally discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal or state law. 

We strive to provide an inclusive candidate experience. If there are any reasonable accommodations that you may need during the interview process, please let us know.