Grants Finance Manager
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Job Location:
Rochester, NH - USA
Monthly Salary:
USD 32 - 33
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
OVERVIEW:
This is a full-time position 35 hours per week
OVERVIEW:
The Grants Finance Manager plays a critical role in the financial stewardship of The Centers grant-funded programs. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate financial tracking reporting and compliance of government and private grants. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of grant budgeting reporting requirements fund accounting and nonprofit finance regulations. This role works closely with program managers development staff and external funders to ensure fiscal accountability and transparency across all grant-funded activities.
Key Responsibilities:
Grants Management & Compliance
- Develop monitor and manage grant budgets in coordination with program and development staff.
- Track grant expenditures to ensure alignment with approved budgets and funding restrictions.
- Maintain detailed grant files and documentation to ensure audit readiness and compliance.
- Coordinate with program staff to ensure appropriate use of funds and timely project spending.
- Review grant agreements to extract and implement financial and compliance requirements.
Financial Reporting
- Prepare and submit timely and accurate financial reports to funders (monthly quarterly annually or as required). (Examples: OASAS CBR/CFR HHS HUD)
- Support monthly close process to ensure proper coding and allocation of grant-related revenues and expenses by overseeing tracking and analyzing day-to-day accounting operations.
- Oversee track and analyze the Agencys Administration Costs monthly. Prepare and submit the Annual Indirect Cost Rate Proposal.
- Oversee and track Fixed Assets Depreciation and Amortization Schedules.
- Review grant accounts and deferred revenue balances regularly.
- Review/Approve purchasing requests check request and invoices to ensure spending aligns with the budgets and funding before submission to Director Finance.
- Assist with the preparation of the annual audit and serve as a point of contact for grant-related audit requests.
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Participate in the annual organizational budgeting process with a focus on grant-funded activities.
- Assist in the development of proposal budgets for new grant applications.
- Provide forecasts and variance analysis for grant-funded projects.
Internal Controls & Systems
- Ensure adherence to GAAP federal and state regulations (e.g. Uniform Guidance) and organizational policies.
- Recommend and implement improvements to grant-related financial systems procedures and controls.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of financial regulations and best practices in nonprofit grants management.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in accounting Finance or related field.
- 4 years of experience in nonprofit accounting with a strong focus on grants management.
- Solid understanding of fund accounting and grant compliance (e.g. federal OMB Uniform Guidance).
- Proficient in accounting software -Quickbooks and Excel.
- Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.
- Attention to detail and commitment to data integrity.
- Must have access to a vehicle and possess a valid Drivers license with a driving record acceptable to our insurance addition must have the following automobile insurance: $100000 per person/$300000 per accident Bodily Injury and $50000 Property Damage.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with federally funded grants (e.g. HUD DOE HHS).
- Experience supporting program staff in budget management and compliance.
CULTURAL COMPETENCY:
The Center delivers programs and services to youth and families across Monroe County who represent many racial cultural and geographic groups. The Center ensures understanding and values differences in people of diverse cultures ethnic origins sexual orientations disabilities and beliefs. All staff are required to attend cultural competency workshops and trainings and to continually enhance their own understanding of cultural diversity. The Center Performance Appraisal administered annually provides an opportunity for staff to evaluate how they are integrating culturally competent practices into everyday work.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates must be able to operate micro-computer and peripherals several hours per day.
The Center for Youth provides equal opportunities for employment
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Cognos
- Forecasting
- Hyperion
- Dealership Experience
- QuickBooks
- Accounting
- Corporate Finance
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Budgeting
- Financial Management
- Financial Planning
About Company
We provide temporary & transitional housing, crisis nursery services, school-based counseling, street outreach, and much more to the Rochester community.
