Grant Manager

LeoForce; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day workweek (4/10)

Competitive benefits

Career development

Technology investments

Job summary

LeoForce is seeking a Manager to lead the post-award grant accounting function and mentor a team managing 400+ active grants. You will ensure compliance with federal, state, tribal, and grantor regulations while overseeing reporting, reconciliations, and closeouts.

You will develop dashboards, partner with leadership and auditors, and drive process improvements as the organization modernizes its financial systems. A four-day workweek option is available for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• Several years of grant accounting experience with a strong focus on post-award administration.
• Leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong understanding of grant compliance, financial reporting, budgeting, and reconciliations.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Process-improvement mindset with the ability to lead organizational change.
• Mentoring and developing others.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization's post-award grant accounting function.
• Supervise and mentor a team of grant accounting professionals.
• Oversee financial management for more than 400 active grants ranging from thousands to tens of millions of dollars.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, tribal, and grantor regulations.
• Prepare and review grant financial reports, reconciliations, and closeouts.
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools to improve grant visibility and financial performance.
• Partner with leadership, program managers, auditors, and outside CPAs.
• Improve grant accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Support ERP implementation and ongoing process improvements.
• Train and develop newer accounting staff while fostering a collaborative team environment.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Grant accounting

Regulatory compliance

Financial reporting

Process improvement

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Job description

Experience: Manager

Salary: $105,000 - $135,000 per year

What You'll Do

• Lead the organization's post-award grant accounting function


• Supervise and mentor a team of grant accounting professionals


• Oversee financial management for more than 400 active grants ranging from thousands to tens of millions of dollars


• Ensure compliance with federal, state, tribal, and grantor regulations


• Prepare and review grant financial reports, reconciliations, and closeouts


• Develop dashboards and reporting tools to improve grant visibility and financial performance


• Partner with leadership, program managers, auditors, and outside CPAs


• Improve grant accounting procedures and internal controls


• Support ERP implementation and ongoing process improvements


• Train and develop newer accounting staff while fostering a collaborative team environment

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field


• Several years of grant accounting experience with a strong focus on post-award administration


• Previous leadership or supervisory experience


• Strong understanding of grant compliance, financial reporting, budgeting, and reconciliations


• Excellent organizational and communication skills


• A process improvement mindset with the ability to lead organizational change


• Someone who genuinely enjoys mentoring and developing others

Preferred:

• Governmental, nonprofit, tribal, healthcare, or higher education grant experience


• Experience with grant nonprofit accounting systems

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Leadership role with the ability to shape the future of the department


• Manage a large and diverse grant portfolio with meaningful community impact


• Opportunity to mentor and develop an established team


• Organization currently investing in technology and process improvements


• Stable, mission-focused organization with long-term career potential


• Four-day workweek (4/10 schedule available)


• Competitive compensation with flexibility for exceptional candidates

A bit about us:

We are a well-established, mission-driven organization serving communities across the Pacific Northwest through a broad range of government, healthcare, education, and community programs. Managing hundreds of active grant-funded initiatives, our Finance team plays a critical role in ensuring responsible stewardship of public funding and supporting programs that create lasting impact.

As our organization continues to grow, we're investing in modernizing our financial systems, improving processes, and developing future leaders. We're looking for professionals who enjoy building strong teams, driving operational excellence, and making meaningful contributions beyond the numbers.

Why join us?

• Lead with Purpose – Oversee the financial management of more than 400 active grants that directly support meaningful community programs.


• Make a Lasting Impact – Help modernize grant accounting operations, improve reporting, and implement new financial systems.


• Develop People – Lead, coach, and mentor a dedicated team while helping shape the future of the department.


• Influence Organizational Growth – Partner with executive leadership on strategic initiatives and process improvements.


• Competitive Compensation and Excellent Benefits


• Work-Life Balance – Enjoy a 4/10 schedule option, providing an extra day off each week.


• Excellent Benefits – Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and holiday offerings.


• Long-Term Stability – Join a financially stable organization with a collaborative culture and opportunities for continued career growth.