Grants Manager

Acquire Talent Partners LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days of PTO

12 Holidays

Great Medical, Dental, and Vision package

Organizational and Job Stability

Job summary

A social services organization is seeking a Grants Manager to manage the accounting for a $15M grants portfolio, ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The role involves developing budgets, monitoring expenditures, and providing financial insights to leadership. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and at least 3 years of grants accounting experience, ideally in a social services context. Benefits include a hybrid schedule, 20 days of PTO, and a comprehensive health package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in grants accounting.
• Proficiency in accounting software is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial management of grants and contracts.
• Develop grant budgets and financial forecasts.
• Monitor budgets and provide financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with grant requirements.
• Assist with month-end closes and audits.

Skills

Grants accounting

Advanced Excel skills

Accounting software proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA, MBA, MS, CNAP preferred

Tools

Sage Intacct

Great Plains

Job description

Our client, a ~$25M Social Services Organization, is seeking a Grants Manager to join their robust finance department. The selected individual will manage the accounting and financial side of a ~$15M grants portfolio with guidance from fractional CFO. The portfolio will consist of city, state, and federal grants / contracts.

• 20 days of PTO + 12 Holidays
• Hybrid Schedule (3 Days In Office in Midtown)
• Great Medical, Dental, and Vision package
• Organizational and Job Stability

Responsibilities

• Help oversee the financial management of all grants, contracts, and revenue streams - ensuring accurate and timely recording of revenue, expenses, and reporting with their allocated portfolio
• Collaborate with program managers to develop grant budgets, financial forecasts, variance insights, and strategic planning
• Monitor budgets and expenditures, providing regular financial reports to senior leadership and the board
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as specific grant requirements from institutional and foundation donors
• Audit and approve the allocations, coding, and expenditures
• Responsible for journal entries, reclassifications, and adjustment entries
• Assist with month end closes and annual audits
• Prepare and submit financial reports to grantors as required by grant agreements.
• Help the team to achieve organizational goals, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA, MBA, MS, CNAP preferred
• Minimum of 3 year of experience in grants accounting, ideally in a social services setting
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage Intacct, Great Plains, etc)
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables and V-Lookups)