Senior Manager

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SEIU Benefit and Pension Funds

Requisition #: 7397

TEF

Number of openings: 1

Employment Type: Full time

Position Status: Permanent

Category: Non‑Bargaining

Workplace Arrangement: Hybrid

Fund: 1199

SEIU Training and Employment Funds

Job Classification: Exempt

Seniority level: Director

Job function and Industries: Other / Hospitals and Health Care

• Oversee the department and assist the Assistant Director to manage the operational and fiscal processes for grant and contractual compliance; work closely with Directors and the Finance department to ensure program services are administered in accordance to funding agency guidelines.
• Establish goals, ensure compliance and analyze operations and develop strategic plans to improve current operations.
• Perform full life‑cycle grant administration and collaborate with Program Directors to plan, organize and execute services to ensure adherence to all grant and contractual guidelines.
• Prepare narrative and budget reports to support various funding agencies’ Request for Proposal (RFP); direct concurrent grant audits to ensure compliance with funding agency regulations.
• Review trustees approved yearly budgets and collaborate with directors to resolve any discrepancies; review and approve all internal budget entries in Shared Tracking Application Resource (STAR) system.
• Prepare audit/monitor report with findings and recommendations for sub‑contractors.
• Manage a team of seven staff members and provide ongoing staff training, prepare staff evaluations and identify staff development needs.
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned by management.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent years of experience required;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of six (6) years of progressive experience in financial management, including three (3) years in grant or contract administration required.
• Strong knowledge of grant regulations (federal, state, foundation, or corporate funders).
• Proven ability to develop, manage, and reconcile complex budgets.
• Excellent leadership, supervisory, and mentoring skills.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with financial management systems (ERP, grants management software, etc.).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate financial data into actionable insights for non‑financial audiences.
• Ability to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends required.