Financial Analyst - Grants Management - BOE

City of Stamford, Connecticut; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Stamford, Connecticut is seeking a Senior Grants Financial Specialist/Analyst to oversee federal, state, and local grant budgets, expenditures, and reporting. The role ensures compliance with grantor requirements, supports audits, and coordinates with the City Finance Team.

Responsibilities include preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, processing grant payroll, and developing Oracle OTBI reports to monitor grant spending and performance for grant-funded projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• At least five years of accounting experience, preferably in municipal/government.
• Grant management experience and knowledge of grant regulations.
• Strong analytical and reporting abilities; detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and track federal, state, and local grants.
• Review and reconcile grant expenditures per budgets.
• Process payroll transactions for grant-funded positions.
• Prepare, submit, and track grant reports and reimbursements (eGMS).
• Develop OTBI reports in Oracle to track spending.
• Assist with year-end closeout and audits.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on grant financial management.
• Maintain grant program database and reconcile accounts.

Skills

Municipal accounting principles

Federal/state grant regulations

Oracle

SunGard

Microsoft Office

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Oracle

SunGard

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Under the general supervision of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Senior Grants Financial SpecialistAnalyst is responsible for monitoring and maintaining financial records related to Federal, State, and local grant programs, ensuring compliance with grant requirements, tracking expenditures, and assisting with audits, payroll processing, preparing journal entries, reconciling financial data, and generating reports for grant-funded projects; does related work as required.

• Performs related duties as required.
• Monitors and tracks Federal, State, and local grants, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and financial guidelines.
• Reviews and reconciles grant expenditures in accordance with approved budgets.
• Processes payroll transactions for grant-funded positions and ensures proper allocation.
• Prepares, submits, and tracks financial reports and grant reimbursement requests (e.g., eGMS).
• Performs general accounting functions, including journal entries and special projects tracking.
• Assists with year-end financial closeout activities, ensuring all expenditures align with grant requirements.
• Supports State and Federal Single Audits by preparing the necessary documentation.
• Provides financial oversight to ensure all grant-related expenses are eligible and properly recorded.
• Ensures compliance with government policies, grantor requirements, and internal financial regulations.
• Collaborate with the Director of Enrichment and Supplemental Programs, City Finance Team, CSDE, and other key stakeholders on grant financial management.
• Meets regularly with program staff to review financial status, budget modifications, and spending projections.
• Assists in training staff on grant regulations, city financial procedures, and accounting systems.
• Develops and modifies OTBI reports in Oracle to track financial transactions and grant spending.
• Maintains an updated database of grant programs and prepares financial analyses and reconciliations.
• Utilizes financial system applications to process, record, and report transactions.

• Extensive knowledge of municipal and government accounting principles.
• Strong understanding of Federal and State grant regulations and reporting requirements.
• Proficiency in financial software applications, including Oracle, SunGard, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to analyze financial data, prepare reports, and ensure compliance with grant budgets.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining clear communication with stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with various departments and external agencies.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field and at least five years (5) years of experience in accounting, preferably in a municipal or government setting with grant management responsibilities or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

SCOPE OF EXAMINATION

Qualified applicants will be evaluated, scored and ranked on level and quality of related experience, education and training as documented on the application. Incomplete applications will not be considered qualified.