Grant Finance Manager — Hybrid, Strategy & Compliance

Cook County Co-op; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Health benefits

Pension plan

Job summary

Cook County Government seeks a qualified professional to oversee grant programs, manage staff, and ensure strong financial practices. The role includes invoicing, reporting, and coordinating audits across departments.

Responsibilities cover budget development, compliance, and collaboration with other bureaus to support annual audits, with a focus on effective grant management and stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Five (5) years of accounting, finance, grants, budgeting, or related experience required.
• Three (3) years of supervisory experience required or equivalent combination of education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review grant program staff and activities.
• Direct daily operations of grant staff and review new grant agreements.
• Perform invoicing, financial reconciliations, and grant closeout functions.

Skills

Grant management

Budgeting

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in business/finance/public administration

Job description

Cook County Government seeks a qualified professional to oversee grant programs, manage staff, and ensure strong financial practices. The role includes invoicing, reporting, and coordinating audits across departments.

Responsibilities cover budget development, compliance, and collaboration with other bureaus to support annual audits, with a focus on effective grant management and stakeholder communication.