Grants and Compliance Manager

Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency OUR MISSION:

EMPOWERING PEOPLE TO CHANGE THEIR LIVES AND EXIT POVERTY BY PROVIDING VITAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP.

All people are respected for their infinite worth, and supported to envision and reach a positive future.

The Grants and Compliance Manager will oversee a team of grant and procurement professionals while ensuring the organization's compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This role will manage all aspects of grants administration, from research and proposal development to monitoring, reporting, and compliance with funding requirements. The Grants and Compliance Manager will work closely with the CFO and other departments to support the organization's financial health, transparency, and sustainability, ensuring efficient management of grants and procurement activities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed below satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related with two years' experience, or
• Six years of related experience, including two years of supervisory experience.
• Prior experience with grant accounting and Federal grant requirements is required.

• Registration with the Office of Child Care Central Background Registry.
• Valid Oregon Driver's License and insured vehicle available for use on the job or acceptable alternative.
• Candidate must pass pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screenings.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.

• Assists the CFO in organizing planning, preparing and overseeing all tasks related to month and year-end accounting and reporting including the annual audit, preparation of data for financial statements.
• Monitors agency cash flows as it pertains to grant funding; report status to CFO and Deputy Executive Director timely.
• Reviews journal entries, financial status reports, federal financial reports, and other reports prepared and input by other accountants.
• Coordinate all audit and grant funder monitoring and review activities.
• Oversees preparation of journal entries to adjust and correct agency accounts per analyses and reconciliations and assigns to accounting staff for input.
• Prepare analyses requested by the CFO to aid in financial management of the agency; recognize issues that should be raised and prepare data for presentation to the CFO using own initiative.

• Maintain advanced working knowledge of GAAP, OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), and cost principles of agency grant agreements and awards. Apply this knowledge to control accounting functions, advise accounting staff and ensure adequacy of agency controls and procedures related to grant activity, accounting and reporting.
• Apply advanced accounting theory, accounting and management skills to develop and implement agency accounting policies, procedures and use of systems; ensure integrity, accuracy and control of data; and control the expenditure of funds.
• Assist in the development and documentation of business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Understand the policies and procedures for purchasing and contracting in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws and procedures.

• Collaborate with program teams and finance to create accurate and comprehensive grant budgets, ensuring proper allocation of funds and compliance with funder specifications.
• In collaboration with Chief Program personnel, oversee and coordinate the submission process for federal and state grants, ensuring all documentation is complete, accurate, and submitted on time.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with funding agencies, ensuring effective communication and transparency throughout the grant cycle.
• Provide training and guidance to staff on grant processes, compliance, and…