Senior Grant Financial Analyst

Compassion International; United States; Remote; USD 103,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Grant Financial Analyst to oversee the financial management and compliance of grants from U.S. Government agencies and multilateral donors. This pivotal role involves ensuring alignment with donor regulations, managing financial reporting, and collaborating with global program stakeholders. The ideal candidate will bring over ten years of experience in financial oversight, a strong understanding of compliance requirements, and a commitment to the mission of releasing children from poverty. Join a dynamic team dedicated to making a meaningful impact through effective financial management.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

10% contribution to a 403(b)-retirement fund

Excellent healthcare coverage

Spiritual growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in financial management and compliance for grants.
• Expertise in U.S. Government regulations and donor compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial aspects of USAID grants, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Prepare and review financial reports and budgets for donor-funded projects.

Skills

Financial Management

Compliance Oversight

Budgeting

Grant Management

U.S. Government Regulations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Job description

The expected salary range for this position is $103,800.00 - $129,740.00. Employees in specific high cost of labor locations in the United States (such as San Francisco, CA and Seattle, WA) may qualify for a geographic differential. Compassion International is not responsible for third parties who omit this information when copying and re-posting job openings.

The Senior Grant Financial Analyst oversees the financial management and compliance of grants from U.S. Government agencies and multilateral donors, playing a crucial part in managing all financial aspects of donor-funded projects, ensuring alignment with donor regulations, and minimizing organizational risk. This senior analyst works in close collaboration with Global Program stakeholders, providing critical oversight to ensure that financial reporting, budgeting, and procurement processes meet donor standards and organizational policies. Additionally, this role ensures compliance with all relevant donor guidelines and regulations, while supporting the overall financial health and sustainability of the organization. At this career level, the individual generally applies independent expertise to U. S. Government and other major grants agreement oversight. Further, she or he often coaches and oversees the work of other specialists and related staff.

What will you do?

1. Maintain a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Compassion, and faithfully upholds Compassion’s ministry in prayer.

2. Act as an advocate to raise the awareness of the needs of children. Understands Christ’s mandate to protect children. Commits to and prioritizes child protection considerations in all decision-making, tasks and activities across the ministry. Abide by all behavioral expectations in Compassion’s Statement of Commitment to Child Protection and Code of Conduct. Report any concerns of abuse, neglect or exploitation of children through Compassion’s internal reporting process and appropriately supports responses to incidents if they occur.

3. Uphold and engage in Compassion's core cultural behaviors.

4. Oversee financial aspects of USAID grants, ensuring compliance with CFRs and organizational policies, while liaising with field accounts to ensure proper recording of financial transactions related to grants. Prepare and review financial reports, budgets, and forecasts for USAID-funded projects and monitor grant spending ensuring alignment with approved budgets and objectives.

5. Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to U.S. Government and multilateral donors, as well as stakeholders. Develop and maintain financial reporting systems to track grant expenditures and ensure compliance with donor-specific requirements, as well as preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for donor-funded projects.

6. Ensure adherence to U.S. Government regulations, such as CFR, FAR, and OMB Circulars, as well as multilateral donor policies and procedures. Monitor donor-funded projects to identify and address any financial discrepancies or compliance issues and coordinate with Controller, Compliance Specialist, and field accounting staff to ensure that procured goods are tracked, documented, utilized, and dispositioned at the end of grants according to donor requirements and organizational policies.

7. Collaborate with the compliance specialist to administer vendor screening, ensuring compliance with U.S./EU excluded parties' lists while coordinating with external auditors during donor audits and assist in the preparation of audit schedules and documentation and serves as a point of contact for financial aspects of procurement audits, including third-party audits such as Single Audit.

8. Develop and administer budgets for U.S. Government and multilateral donor-funded projects, ensuring accurate and realistic financial planning. Collaborate with global program and national offices to develop budget forecasts and monitor financial performance against projections, providing financial analysis and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.

9. Work closely with the finance team, global program, legal and other key stakeholders ensuring effective financial management of USAID-funded projects and collaborates within the core grants team to ensure seamless coordination and integration of financial and programmatic activities.

10. Collaborate with the compliance team to enhance procurement-related financial management.

11. Develop and implement financial management tools and resources to enhance the capacity of the finance team, ensuring compliance and efficiency in managing donor-funded projects. Provide training and support to program staff on financial management for U.S. Government and multilateral donor grants requirements.

12. Coaches and provides expertise and may oversee the work of other professionals and support staff in related disciplines.

What do you bring?

• Ten or more years relevant experience overseeing the financial management and compliance of grants from U.S. Government agencies and multilateral donors

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field

• The ability to travel up to 10% of normal schedule

Why work here?

• The mission: Join a team that is motivated to release children from poverty in Jesus’ name.

• Our benefits: Receive generous paid time off, 10% contribution to a 403(b)-retirement fund, excellent healthcare coverage, and more.

• Spiritual growth: Participate in regular chapel services, prayer groups, and department devotional.

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