Grants Manager

Socket.dev; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages: $36-41 hourly

Comprehensive benefits package

403(b) Retirement Plan with company 
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Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Ill.,

Tuition reimbursement and training

Public Service Loan Forgiveness & NHLS

Job summary

Riverbend seeks a Grants Manager to anchor financial administration for grant-funded programs in New Hampshire. You will oversee the full financial lifecycle, ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance, and partner with program leadership to align spending with approved scopes of work.

The role demands strong budgeting, forecasting, and reconciliation skills, with collaboration across clinical, quality, and data teams to support sustainable funding and program success.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial management, grant administration, and compliance (healthcare/behavioral health/non-profit preferred).
• Familiarity with government funding regulations (Uniform Guidance).
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and reconciliation abilities with data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full financial lifecycle of government, foundation, and corporate grants.
• Review awards and budgets, monitor expenditures, and develop variance analyses.
• Coordinate invoicing, drawdowns, and reimbursement requests with accounting.
• Ensure audit-ready financial files and compliance with funder rules.
• Support long-term sustainability and grant renewals with leadership.
• Translate complex financial guidelines into actionable program insights.

Skills

Grant management

Compliance

Budgeting

Forecasting

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare, business administration, or related field

Job description

Write the proposal, track the budget, and fund the future.

Are you a financial wizard with a passion for mission-driven healthcare? We are looking for an analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive Grants Manager to anchor the financial administration and compliance of our grant-funded programs.

As a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center (CCBHC), our work transforms lives and strengthens our community. In this role, you will serve as the core financial bridge between our funding partners, Finance, and program leadership. If you love tracking complex budgets, ensuring seamless compliance, and empowering life-changing behavioral health services through sound financial strategy, we want you on our team!

Why Join Us?

Make a real impact—every single day. Join one of the state’s largest and most respected community mental health providers, where your work directly changes the lives of local individuals and families. At Riverbend, you’re not just filling a role—you’re helping transform lives and strengthen our community.

At Riverbend, you’ll be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team that is deeply committed to both client care and employee growth. We foster a supportive and inclusive environment where your voice matters, your contributions are recognized, and your career can thrive.

If you’re looking for meaningful work, a strong team culture, and real opportunities for professional growth through training, certifications, and advancement—Riverbend is the place to build your future while making a difference.

What You’ll Do

As our Grants Manager, you will oversee the full financial lifecycle of our government, foundation, and corporate grants. Your core responsibilities include:

• Grant Financial Management: Serve as the primary Finance contact for all grants. Review awards and budgets, monitor expenditures against funding, build budget-to-actual variance analyses, and drive forecasting and budget revisions.
• Revenue, Reimbursement & Reporting: Coordinate invoice submissions, drawdowns, and reimbursement requests. Reconcile grant revenue and accounts receivable and partner with Accounting to ensure accurate general ledger reporting.
• Compliance & Audit Preparation: Ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance and funder rules. Maintain pristine, audit-ready financial files, manage cost-sharing/matching requirements, and spearhead audit preparations.
• Grant Closeout & Sustainability: Lead financial closeouts, resolve lingering commitments, and support executive leadership in forecasting long-term financial sustainability and program renewals.
• CCBHC & Program Support: Partner with clinical, quality, and data teams to align spending with approved scopes of work. Translate dense financial compliance guidelines into clear, actionable insights for program staff.
• Process Improvement & Analytics: Build dynamic financial dashboards, analyze spending trends, and pioneer improvements to internal controls and grant management workflows.

Why Join Our Finance Team?

Mission-Driven Impact: Play a vital role in supporting our identity as a CCBHC, directly fueling mental health and behavioral healthcare access in our community.

Professional Growth: Expand your expertise in complex healthcare funding, compliance architectures, and strategic financial planning.

Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a dedicated, mission-focused team of leaders, clinicians, and finance professionals.

Who You Are:

• Experience: Proven background in financial management, grant administration, and compliance (experience within healthcare, behavioral health, CCBHCs, FQHCs, or non-profit finance is strongly preferred).
• Compliance Expertise: Familiarity with government funding regulations, including Uniform Guidance and federal/state grant reporting requirements.
• Analytical Prowess: Exceptional budgeting, forecasting, and reconciliation skills with a meticulous eye for financial variances and data integrity.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Strong communication skills with the ability to partner seamlessly with both financial professionals and clinical/program staff.
• Organization & Drive: Highly organized, self-motivated, and capable of managing multiple competing deadlines across a diverse portfolio of awards.

Requirements

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare, business administration, or a related field Preferred
• Three to five (3–5) years of experience in grants financial management, nonprofit finance, government contracting, healthcare finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Experience with CCBHCs, FQHCs, behavioral health, healthcare, human services, or other federally/state-funded programs.
• Familiarity with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200)
• A combination of Education and experience is considered.

Outstanding Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive wages are $36 - $41 hourly depending on level of education and experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package to include:
  • Choice of 3 Medical plans
  • Prescriptions Benefits
  • Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
  • Flex Spending Account (FSA)
  • Doctor on Demand
  • Harvard Pilgrim Well-Being Program Benefits
  • Choice of 2 Dental plans
  • Vision Plan
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life, and Supplemental Life Insurance Plans
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual and Extended Illness Leave
• 8 Paid Holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with company match
• Tuition reimbursement, discounts on tuition through partnered colleges and training opportunities to grow your career
• Qualifying Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and NH State Loan Repayment Program

Ready to take the next step toward independent licensure?

Riverbend provides structured clinical supervision, ongoing training, and a collaborative environment designed to help Graduate Level, license-eligible clinicians build skills, confidence, and a long-term career.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Ready to align your financial expertise with a powerful community mission?