Grant & Compliance Manager

CFS; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in New Haven, CT is seeking a Grants & Compliance Manager who will own grant accounting across affiliated entities, ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements and audit readiness.

You will liaison with grant agencies, lead staff training, develop grant tracking systems, and support month‑/year‑end closes while improving reporting and accountability across programs.

This is a mission‑driven role focused on youth development, healthy living, and community impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive grant management/compliance experience.
• Experience with federal/state grants, funder reporting, and audit support.
• Proficiency in Excel and grant management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage grant-related financial and programmatic reporting for accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Review grant contracts and monitor compliance with federal, state, local, and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate grantor reports, reimbursement requests, and grant-related accounting reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes related to grant financials.
• Coordinate internal, funder, and annual financial audit activities, including Single Audit schedules.
• Develop and maintain grant tracking systems, SOPs, and compliance training.

Skills

Grant management

Compliance

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Grant management systems

Job description

• Report directly to the SVP/CFO with high visibility into organizational finance and compliance
• Own grant compliance across multiple affiliated entities and federal/state agencies — broad, meaningful scope
• Serve as the primary liaison with grant agencies, building strong external relationships
• Lead training and functional direction for staff supporting grant accounting and compliance
• Play a key role in audit readiness, including Single Audit preparation
• Join a mission-driven organization focused on youth development, healthy living, and community impact
• Opportunity to build and improve grant tracking systems and processes from the ground up

Grants & Compliance Manager

Salary: Dependent on experience

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Report directly to the SVP/CFO with high visibility into organizational finance and compliance
• Own grant compliance across multiple affiliated entities and federal/state agencies — broad, meaningful scope
• Serve as the primary liaison with grant agencies, building strong external relationships
• Lead training and functional direction for staff supporting grant accounting and compliance
• Play a key role in audit readiness, including Single Audit preparation
• Join a mission-driven organization focused on youth development, healthy living, and community impact
• Opportunity to build and improve grant tracking systems and processes from the ground up

Key Responsibilities For The Grants & Compliance Manager

• Manage grant-related financial and programmatic reporting for accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
• Review grant contracts and monitor compliance with federal, state, local, and contractual requirements
• Coordinate grantor reports, reimbursement requests, and grant-related accounting reconciliations
• Support month-end and year-end close processes related to grant financials
• Coordinate internal, funder, and annual financial audit activities, including Single Audit schedules
• Develop and maintain grant tracking systems, SOPs, and compliance training

Qualifications For The Grants & Compliance Manager

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required
• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in grant management, compliance, or grant accounting, preferably in a nonprofit environment
• Experience with federal and/or state grants, funder reporting, reimbursement processes, and audit support required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial or grant management systems

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