Grants Finance Manager

One Acre Fund; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Housing

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

One Acre Fund is seeking a Grants Finance Manager to oversee budgeting, reporting, and compliance for a multi-million dollar grants portfolio. You will collaborate with finance and fundraising, ensure timely grant delivery, and guide program teams on financial controls.

Strong communication and data-analysis skills are essential. Ideal candidates have 8+ years in grants finance, with Salesforce and advanced Excel proficiency, and a bachelor’s degree in business/finance (MBA preferred).

Qualifications

• 8+ years of finance and accounting experience with grants management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Proven ability in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for grants.

Responsibilities

• Lead budget development and ensure financial data aligns with goals.
• Provide strategic guidance to fundraising teams and review grant agreements.
• Coordinate with program staff to validate milestones and data entry.
• Oversee financial reporting and monitor program spending for compliance.
• Lead grant-specific audits with accurate records and documentation.
• Support teams with training to document expenses and optimize funds use.
• Validate Salesforce/Power BI data to reflect grant restrictions.
• Create automated reports and templates to boost efficiency.
• Refine internal systems to handle evolving funding requirements.

Skills

Grants management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

English language

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance

MBA or related advanced degree

Tools

Salesforce

Excel

Job description

About One Acre Fund

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips 5.5 million smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. Across nine countries that together are home to two-thirds of Africa's farmers, we provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a wide range of other agricultural services. On average, this model enables any farmer to increase their income and assets on supported land by more than 35 percent, while permanently improving their resilience. This is all made possible by our team of 9,000+ full-time staff, drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions.

About The Role

As a Grants Finance Manager, you will help advance our mission by overseeing the financial aspects of our grants portfolio, including budgeting, reporting, compliance, and stakeholder engagement. Working with finance and fundraising teams, you'll ensure efficient grant management to support our annual grant portfolio exceeding $130 million. Reporting directly to the Grants Finance Team Lead, this role offers experienced professionals an opportunity to drive positive change and contribute to our organization’s strategic growth. If you are passionate about driving change and possess the necessary qualifications, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Lead budget development to ensure all financial and operational data is accurate and reflects organizational goals.
• Provide strategic guidance to fundraising teams and perform quality control on grant agreements to safeguard financial interests.
• Coordinate with program staff early in the process to confirm the feasibility of milestones and manage data entry for new opportunities.
• Oversee financial report preparation and monitor spending across programs to ensure adherence to funder regulations and deadlines.
• Lead grant-specific audits by ensuring all financial records and supporting documentation are accurate, complete, and ready for external review.
• Support program teams with technical assistance and training to ensure all expenses are adequately documented and that funds are used effectively.
• Validate data within Salesforce and Power BI to ensure financial records accurately reflect grant restrictions and proposal budgets.
• Continuously improve grant-related processes by creating automated reports and standardized templates to increase team efficiency.
• Adapt and refine internal systems to minimize compliance risks and keep pace with the evolving requirements of new funding.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in finance and accounting, with relevant certifications. The ideal candidate will also have experience with grants management within the development sector, with a proven track record of successfully managing complex grant portfolios.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Expertise in financial grants management, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes.
• Proficiency with CRM systems, particularly Salesforce, for grant management and reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills, including ability to perform complex functions and data analysis.
• Proficient in analyzing complex datasets for strategic decision-making.
• Adept communicator, skillfully engaging stakeholders across all organizational levels.
• Language: English.

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Malawi, Zambia, Burundi, Nigeria, and the USA (East Coast major cities)

Benefits

Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits

Contract Duration

2 years (renewable to a permanent role based on performance)

Eligibility

This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Malawi, Zambia, Burundi, Nigeria, and the USA (East Coast major cities)

Application Deadline

25 June 2026. Please note that we hire on a rolling basis which means that applications are reviewed and processed on a continuous basis until a hire is made.

Information Security and Anti-Solicitation

One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here ([e-mail]), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.

Equality, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.