Grant Accounting Manager: Philadelphia Corporation for Aging

Bryn Mawr College; Brynmawr; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in the aging sector is seeking a Grant Accounting Manager to oversee all grant-related financial compliance and reporting. This high-accountability role requires expertise in managing complex grant functions and providing strategic support to finance teams. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and experience in grant accounting.

Qualifications

• Experience in grant accounting or financial management.
• Proven knowledge of compliance and audit functions for grants.
• Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute all financial compliance and reporting.
• Provide project-based direction to finance team.
• Support audit functions related to grant funding.

Job description

Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) is the designated Area Agency on Aging for Philadelphia, supporting the health, independence, and quality of life of older adults. PCA is substantially funded through the Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) Block Grant, which includes both federal support under the Older Americans Act (OAA) and state appropriations. In addition, PCA administers a complex portfolio of other grants and contracts from federal sources, state and city agencies, and private foundations.

The Grant Accounting Manager is the organization’s subject matter expert on grant-related financial management and reporting. This position is responsible for owning and executing all financial compliance, reporting, and audit functions related to PCA’s grant funding. Reporting to the Fiscal Director, the Grant Accounting Manager will provide project-based direction, technical review, and support to the finance team involved in grant-related tasks.

This is a high-accountability role ideal for a strategic, hands-on grant accountant who has successfully led complex grant reporting functions in a government, nonprofit, or human services environment.