Grant Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

4/10 schedule option

Competitive compensation

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Grant Manager to lead the post-award grants accounting function and manage a high‑performing team. You will oversee financial management for 400+ active grants and ensure compliance with all regulations, while driving reporting and process improvements.

The role emphasizes mentorship, leadership, and collaboration with executives, program managers, auditors, and CPAs. A strong background in grant accounting and post‑award administration is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• Several years of grant accounting experience with post-award focus.
• Leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of grant compliance and financial reporting.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Process-improvement mindset and ability to lead 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 400+ active grants ranging from thousands to millions.
• 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 performance.
• Partner with leadership, program managers, auditors, and CPAs.
• Improve grant accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Support ERP implementation and ongoing process improvements.
• Train and develop newer accounting staff while fostering teamwork.

Skills

Grant accounting

Post-award administration

Leadership

Mentoring

Team supervision

Reporting & dashboards

Education

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

Job description

Job details

Grant Manager | Lead a High-Impact Post-Award Grants Team | Flexible Schedule!

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

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.

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 & 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

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.