Director, Finance & Grants Management
Director, Finance & Grants Management
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$ 120000 - 135000
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JOB TITLE: Director Finance & Grants Management
CLASSIFACTION: Director II
DEPARTMENT:Finance & Administration
WAGE CATEGORY:Exempt
REPORTS TO: Chief Financial Officer
LOCATION: Washington DC
About American Rivers
The beauty of rivers is that they connect all people and communities including within ourorganization. The life experiences knowledge innovation and talent that different people bringto our work provides perspectives experiences and competencies which are critical to oureffectiveness in protecting wild rivers restoring damaged rivers and conserving clean water forpeople and nature.
JOB SUMMARY
The Finance & Grants Management Director leads a team that owns the processes governing the life cycle of the organizations agreements with donors and partners as well as facilitating the consolidation of the organizations budget and reporting to the Board of Directors. The Director partners with program and executive leaders to drive value throughout project performance and provides high-quality timely financial information for sound decision-making at all levels of the organization.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage the organizations financial management and grants administration processes as well as identifying and delivering the processes and tools for automating compliance and customer service.
Financial Planning & Analysis
- With the CFO manage the budget and forecasting processes to ensure reliable financial performance providing analysis and advice on allocation of funding to meet the organizations strategic priorities.
- Generate and publish timely monthly financial performance reports at the grant program region division and organizational levels.
- Conduct quarterly financial review and forecasting sessions to gain insights on financial performance.
- Prepare key visuals for presentation to executives and Board members on financial forecasting and performance.
- Manage the financial planning tool Solver.
Grants Finance & Administration
- Work closely with Conservation and Advancement staff to ensure sound management of all foundation federal and state grant funds including the development of proposal budgets and the management and tracking of grant funds.
- Provide expertise on grant compliance and interpretation of OMB Circulars and all applicable regulations policies and procedures in collaboration with finance staff. Interprets applicable regulations and translates into operational policies as required.
- Monitor all expenses to guard against unallowable costs and ensure that all funding is appropriately spent per grant terms and deadlines.
- Obtain an understanding of internal controls over the compliance requirements and related audit objectives selected cost items allowable and unallowable costs and standard methodologies.
- Assist program managers in complying with grant financial and program requirements. Track remaining funds available communicate routinely with program managers regarding available fund balances and spend-down plans and prepare internal and external fiscal reports.
- Oversee financial reporting for foundation and government grants including the preparation of required federal and state forms draws and reimbursement requests.
- Oversee invoicing for professional services contracts and other reimbursement-based grants.
- Lead the development of grant proposal budgets for new awards.
- Provide support and coordination with Legal in reviewing sub-grant agreements for prime grantor compliance and financial reporting.
- In conjunction with program managers review and monitor agreements with sub-grantees and consultants to ensure adherence to policies procedures and reporting requirements.
- Act as liaison to auditors regarding federal grant awards.
- Manage accounts and login credentials for government online portals/systems and ensure they are regularly updated and documented.
- Establish Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement for federal funder approval.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree in finance accounting or business.
- Minimum 9 years relevant experience including management of federal grants sub-grants and audits under the Uniform Guidance.
- Knowledge of GAAP OMB Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200 indirect cost rate development and other federal grant regulations.
- Expertise with Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience with accounting tools Sage Intacct and Solver preferred.
- Ability to lead a team toward results with a high-level of customer service.
- Must be detail-oriented and able to manage multiple projects with aggressive timelines; ability to manipulate analyze and interpret data.
- Ability to work with a range of personalities and working styles of staff at all levels within the organization.
- Team player and demonstrated ability to work effectively with colleagues to advance an organizations broader goals and meet deadlines.
- Self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a geographically dispersed team.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity equity and inclusion.
- Ability to exercise discretion and hold confidential information.
Candidates who are unsure if they meet all minimum qualifications or who have transferrable skills andexperience beyond the conservation sector are encouraged to apply.
LOCATION
Washington DC
COMPENSATION
American Rivers offers marketable compensation that reflects the qualifications and experienceof the selected candidate. The salary range for this position is $120000 - $135000 annually dependingon experience and provide a comprehensive Total Rewards package to our full-time regular employeesincluding:
- Health and Wellness: Medical dental vision long-term and short-term disability and lifeinsurance.
- Financial Security: After one year of service American Rivers begins contributing a 3%employer contribution. There is no vesting schedule for employer contributions asemployees are 100% vested upon participation.
- Time Off: Four weeks of paid leave eleven paid holidays three floating holidays andsick leave.
At American Rivers we are committed to supporting our employees well-being professional growth and financial security ensuring they can thrive both at work and in life.
COMMUNITY AND OPPORTUNITY
- Our culture prioritizes work-life thriving through Focus Fridays (no internal meetings)professional development opportunities a home office stipend and our comprehensive leavepolicies including sabbatical leave (every seven years) and paid parental leave (six weeks w/one year of service).
- We also ensure leadership stays connected to staff needs through an internal advisory groupfostering open communication and continuous improvement.
- At American Rivers our people are our strength and we are dedicated to building a thriving inclusive workplace where everyone can grow and contribute to our mission.
American Rivers is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request reasonable accommodation please contact the Human Resources department at or Please note that one weeks advance notice is preferred.
Applicant must be legally allowed to work as an employee in the United States.American Rivers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Candidates of all personal and professional backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
