Manager of EPA Reporting & Compliance

CGC is a nonprofit investment firm that finances and originates clean energy, water, and resilient infrastructure projects to accelerate clean air, clean water, and affordable energy for communities across America.

We collaborate with the public and private sectors to bridge financing gaps and mobilize private capital into projects that deliver measurable economic and environmental impact at scale. Every dollar we invest is structured to multiply, generating durable returns for people, markets, and the environment.

Over the past decade, CGC has demonstrated the power of public-private investment by helping catalyze economic accelerators nationwide and mobilizing billions of dollars toward affordable clean energy and resilient infrastructure. Our model fills market gaps, unlocks private capital, and proves that economic growth and environmental progress can advance together.

A career at the CGC is grounded in impact. Our six core values guide how we invest and how we work together.

The Manager of EPA Reporting & Compliance will play a key role in the growth of the Operations & Compliance team, with a focus on the organization’s regulatory and EPA compliance and reporting efforts.  The Manager will be responsible for developing and delivering EPA reporting related to the GGRF and address other external and internal reporting needs. This individual will also help manage compliance requirements and ensure alignment with federal regulations.  This high-visibility role will focus on collaboration with external partners, including CGC’s subrecipients, extensive network of local green banks, and other strategic partners, to ensure adherence to the organization’s policies and procedures and terms and conditions of the EPA awards.

The Manager will also partner with internal CGC departments (e.g. Investments, Network and Legal), and the other groups within the FinOps division (e.g., Accounting, Investment Operations, Strategic Analytics, etc.) to ensure that all EPA reporting and compliance metrics are collected and reported in an effective and efficient manner and that data is correctly incorporated into various management reports and dashboards.  The Manager will also compile partner information that is critical to demonstrate the achievement of CGC’s KPIs. 

The Manager will report to the Vice President and Deputy Head of Operations & Compliance. While the position is hybrid, it is highly preferred that the Manager of EPA Reporting & Compliance be based in New York, NY or Washington DC.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting & Regulatory Compliance – Partner Support

• →Provide support to CGC’s subrecipients, local green banks, and other strategic partners to enable them to comply with the EPA’s reporting requirements and deadlines.
• →Manage the process for reporting impact, compliance, and environmental information to the EPA in a timely and accurate manner, focusing on gathering and validating partner information.
• →Compile information that is critical to demonstrate the achievement of CGC’s KPIs.
• →Assist in monitoring regulatory compliance on the part of CGC partners including NCIF and EPA Terms & Conditions, DBRA (Davis-Bacon Related Acts) and BABA (Build America Buy America), ensuring compliance with industry standards and preparing compliance reports.
• →Collaborate with Legal and external advisors to ensure compliance with Federal laws and EPA reporting requirements.
• →Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Federal laws and CGC policies, coordinating with Legal and external advisors to stay informed of regulatory changes.
• →Organize, deliver and enhance training programs to subrecipients and strategic partners on reporting & compliance requirements.

Operational Procedures

• →Implement and enhance standard operating procedures to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of CGC’s reporting efforts and compliance, incorporating both human and technology related processes, especially related to subrecipients and other partners.
• →Implement CGC’s subrecipient monitoring policy, recommending enhancements as needed.
• →Support audit processes related to CGC partners to evaluate the effectiveness of reporting and compliance programs.

Risk Management

• →Identify, assess, and mitigate regulatory and EPA compliance risks, especially related to CGC partners.
• →Collaborate on investigations into compliance issues, documenting findings and assisting in the implementation of corrective actions.

Impact Measurement

• →Provide support and guidance to CGC partners regarding impact measurement.
• →Provide support to the Investment and Impact teams regarding impact measurement of CGC originated transactions.

Miscellaneous

• →Attend meetings, calls and conferences to build relationships and create professional growth.
• →Complete special assignments and projects as requested.
• →Perform all other related duties as requested.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business administration, or other equivalent experience. An advanced degree is a plus, although not required.
• 5+ years of professional experience with financing / investments, investment operations and reporting, compliance or audit.
• 2+ years of management experience desired.
• Strong computer and analytical skills, especially related to data management and Excel.
• Experience with Salesforce, portfolio management, or loan servicing software or similar data management systems.
• Knowledge of financial regulations including DBRA (Davis-Bacon Related Acts), BABA (Build America Buy America) or EPA General Terms & Conditions is a plus.
• Effective interpersonal, communication and relationship building skills, including the ability to work with management and a variety of other parties, at all levels, internally and externally.
• Excellent organizational skills and experience in organizing and prioritizing project sets based on substance, urgency, and capacity.
• Excellent critical-thinking and problem-solving capabilities, as well as strong decision-making skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• A dedication to climate finance and the energy transition.
• Authorization to work in the United States of America.
• Travel occasionally to support programs.