Manager Grants and Contracts

LHH; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The $200 Million Nonprofit Organization in New York, NY is seeking a Finance Manager of Grants & Contracts to oversee the full post-award grant lifecycle for diverse government and private funding sources. This role expects strong grants management, budgeting, and supervisory experience to support mission-driven programs.

Reporting to senior finance leadership, you will partner with program leaders to manage budgets, track expenditures, and ensure compliance with all funding requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience managing the full post-award grant cycle.
• Strong budgeting, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
• Supervisory or people management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full post-award grants and contracts lifecycle from award setup through final closeout.
• Prepare budgets for multiple programs and funding sources with program leadership.
• Monitor grant expenditures for compliance with funding requirements and approved budgets.
• Provide variance analysis explanations and communicate spending trends to program Managers.
• Prepare and submit reimbursement requests, vouchers, and financial reports to funding sources.
• Coordinate month-end close activities and grant-related accruals.
• Ensure compliance with grant regulations and proper allocation of expenditures.
• Supervise and develop a team of accounting professionals.

Skills

Grant management

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Job description

Organization: $200 Million Nonprofit Organization

Compensation: $100k - $105k

About the Opportunity

A well-established and growing $200 million nonprofit organization, is seeking a Finance Manager of Grants & Contracts due to an internal promotion. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced grants professional to join a mission-driven organization that offers strong leadership, career advancement opportunities, and an outstanding work-life balance.

Reporting to senior finance leadership, the Manager of Grants & Contracts will oversee the full post-award grant lifecycle for a diverse portfolio of government and private funding sources. The ideal candidate will possess a strong blend of grants management, financial analysis, budgeting, and supervisory experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full post-award grants and contracts lifecycle from award setup through final closeout.
• Partner with program leadership and finance management to establish and maintain budgets for multiple programs and funding sources.
• Monitor and track grant expenditures to ensure compliance with funding requirements and approved budgets.
• Perform detailed budget-to-actual variance analysis and prepare explanations for material variances.
• Communicate regularly with Program Managers regarding spending trends, funding availability, potential overspending, and budget management strategies.
• Prepare and submit reimbursement requests, vouchers, and financial reports to government agencies and other funding sources.
• Prepare and process budget modifications and amendments throughout the grant period.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and private grant regulations and reporting requirements.
• Review expenditures for allowability and proper allocation to funding sources.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including the preparation of revenue and expense accruals.
• Collaborate with the accounting team to ensure the accurate recording and classification of grant-related transactions.
• Prepare supporting schedules, documentation, and audit workpapers for external auditors and funding agency reviews.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance grant accounting and reporting efficiency.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a staff of three accounting professionals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing the entire post-award grant cycle.
• Strong experience with government grants, contracts, and reimbursement-based funding.
• Proven expertise in budgeting, variance analysis, financial reporting, and grant compliance.
• Experience preparing reimbursement requests and financial reports for funding agencies.
• Working knowledge of general accounting principles, including accruals, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
• Prior supervisory or people management experience required.