Public Sector Finance & Grants Manager

Management Connections; California (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Management Connections is seeking a seasoned financial leader to oversee governmental accounting, grant administration, and multi-department financing. You will direct budgeting, audits support, and staff, ensuring accurate, timely reports to executive leadership and the governing board.

Lead with strong governance, internal controls, and regulatory compliance. This role requires strategic vision, analytical rigor, and excellent communication in a public-sector context.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of fund accounting principles and governmental accounting practices.
• Working knowledge of federal grant programs, procurement regulations, and financial compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in accounting software, financial management systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and other business applications.
• Ability to develop, implement, and maintain sound fiscal, procurement, and internal control policies and procedures.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills, with the ability to coach, mentor, and develop staff while fostering accountability and teamwork.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to executive leadership, governing boards, auditors, and external agencies.
• Ability to interpret and apply applicable federal, state, local, and organizational policies, regulations, and accounting standards.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit monthly reports to the governing board detailing all grant drawdowns.
• Prepare and submit quarterly reports identifying grant reporting requirements, deadlines, and compliance status.
• Oversee and ensure the administration of accounting functions for all governmental departments, enterprises, utilities, public safety operations, and affiliated entities.
• Develop and administer the annual operating budget for all departments, enterprises, and programs.
• Supervise, direct, and evaluate finance department staff.
• Oversee all accounting functions, including revenue collection, taxes, fees, billing, and customer accounts.
• Monitor and manage organizational cash flow to ensure fiscal stability and adequate funding for operations.
• Ensure accounting practices comply with GAAP, GASB, and all applicable regulations.
• Administer financial policies, ordinances, and procedures related to taxes, licenses, permits, and fees.
• Maintain budgetary controls to ensure expenditures within budgets.

Skills

Fund accounting

Government accounting

Grant programs knowledge

Financial compliance

Accounting software

Office suite

Internal controls

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Policy interpretation

Multitasking

Job description

Management Connections is seeking a seasoned financial leader to oversee governmental accounting, grant administration, and multi-department financing. You will direct budgeting, audits support, and staff, ensuring accurate, timely reports to executive leadership and the governing board.

Lead with strong governance, internal controls, and regulatory compliance. This role requires strategic vision, analytical rigor, and excellent communication in a public-sector context.