Grants & Finance Specialist — Government Funding Expert

JCI Empresarios La Paz; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments in Fremont, CA is hiring a Finance and Grants Specialist. This role ensures comprehensive financial management for government-funded grants, including budgeting, invoicing, compliance, and audit readiness.

You will partner with program leadership, development, and operations to support funder reporting and responsible stewardship of public funds. The position requires a 4-year degree and at least 5 years of federal grant management experience with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in nonprofit governance, administration, grants management, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage grant budgets and monitor government funding.
• Prepare and submit grant invoicing with supporting documentation.
• Produce financial reports and support audits and compliance.
• Oversee procurement in line with OMB Uniform Guidance.
• Establish and monitor subrecipients and conduct site visits or audits.
• Support nonprofit governance and board-related administration.
• Collaborate with program, development, and operations teams to align expenditures.
• Coordinate with external finance partners and auditors.
• Handle day-to-day transactional accounting including payroll processing and timekeeping.

Skills

QuickBooks

BILL.com

BambooHR

Excel

Word

Microsoft Office

Data management

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree (related field)

Tools

QuickBooks

BILL.com

BambooHR

Excel

Word

Microsoft Office

Job description

Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments in Fremont, CA is hiring a Finance and Grants Specialist. This role ensures comprehensive financial management for government-funded grants, including budgeting, invoicing, compliance, and audit readiness.

You will partner with program leadership, development, and operations to support funder reporting and responsible stewardship of public funds. The position requires a 4-year degree and at least 5 years of federal grant management experience with