Grant Manager

Description

The Grant Manager is responsible for the direct financial management and compliance oversight of an assigned portfolio of federal, state, and pass-through grants. Serves as the centralized authority for interpreting grant requirements, making allowability and allocability determinations, overseeing grant budgets and reporting, and managing grant related audit and monitoring activity for assigned awards. Provides authoritative judgment, oversight, and coordination to ensure grant funds are managed in full compliance with applicable regulations and funding agreements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum of five years of progressive experience in audits, grant accounting, grant compliance, or nonprofit finance
• Demonstrated experience managing assigned grant portfolios
• Strong experience with Uniform Grant Guidance and grantor reporting requirements

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Experience in Single Audit engagement work

This person directly supervises Grant Accountants assigned to support the grant portfolio. This includes training, mentoring, and ongoing performance oversight, as well as reviewing work for accuracy, timeliness, and compliance. The Grant Controller provides technical leadership and supports the professional development of Grant Accountants. This position does not supervise accounting or transactional staff.

• Grant Portfolio Management - Responsible for specific grants and serves as the primary financial point of contact for those awards. This includes ongoing oversight of financial compliance, coordination with program leadership, and communication with grantors as needed.
• Grant Compliance - Applies Uniform Grant Guidance, program specific regulations, and grant agreement terms for all grants. This role issues guidance and makes determinations on allowability, allocability, and reasonableness of costs.
• Grant Budgeting and Financial Management - Directs and oversees development of grant budgets and budget revisions for all grants, ensuring full cost budgeting, compliance with funding limitations, and alignment with program intent. This role identifies transactions requiring prior approval and ensures approvals are obtained.
• Grant Reporting, Reimbursements, and Receivables - Reviews and approves all financial reports and reimbursement requests for assigned all grants prior to submission. This role ensures grant reimbursement receivables are monitored and resolved timely,