Grants Finance Manager

JOB TITLE:Grant Manager
EMPLOYMENT TYPE:Full-Time
REPORTS TO:Finance Manager
LOCATION:Downtown Brooklyn office. Hybrid-3-4 days inoffice.
SALARY:$75000-$80000/year

ABOUT AAFSC:

For over 30 years theArab-AmericanFamily Support Center (AAFSC) has proudly served immigrants and refugees. We help children stay safe familiesremaintogether and newcomers navigate life in New York City. While our doors are open to all AAFSC hasexpertisein serving Arab Middle Eastern North African Muslim and South Asian communities.

JOB SUMMARY:
The Grant Manager provides organization-wide support for theArab AmericanFamily Support Centers grants &revenuecontracts portfolio including financial reporting vouchering budgeting variancereportsand audit GrantManagerwill liaise closely with internal staff as well as work with external funders and auditors in a professionalorganizedand confidentialmanner. Critical to success in the role the Grant Manager must effectively balance compliance requirements and program needs.

A successful Grant Manager must be able to learn new systems quickly solve problems creatively communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of financial literacy and self-manage multiple priorities comfortably. A commitment to immigrant refugee and low-income communities is essential for this role.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities:

• Develop implement andmaintaineffective financial systems and processes to support grant management and reporting.
• Ensureaccurateandtimelyprocessing of all grant-related financial transactions.
• Monitor grant expenditures to ensure alignment with approved budgets funding agreements and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and post journal entries; analyze general ledger activity
• Review and approveaccountspayable vouchers for assigned grant-funded programs.
• Collaborate withDevelopment teamand program staff to resolve budgeting reporting and compliance issues.

Budgeting & Reporting

• Prepare manage and revise grant budgets in collaboration with program managers.
• Generateaccurateandtimelyfinancial reports for grantorsin accordance withfunding requirements.

Compliance & Audit

• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal state and localand privategrant regulations.
• Prepare for and support internal and external audits including the provision of documentation schedules and explanations.
• Maintain complete and well-organized records of all grant-related financial activity.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with program managers and internal stakeholders toprovidefinancial insight and support for grant-funded initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with grantorsregardingfinancial status reporting requirements and compliance matters.
• Train and support staff on grant management policies procedures and best practices.

Analysis & Continuous Improvement

• Prepare andsubmitbudgets invoices schedules and workpapersin accordance withfunder guidelines and deadlines.
• Analyze grant financial data toidentifytrends variances and opportunities for improvement.
• Recommend and implement enhancements tofinancial managementand reporting processes.
• Stay current on grant accounting standards regulatory updates and industry best practices.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support organizational goals.

BACKGROUND AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors degree in accounting Finance or a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of accounting experience with a strong focus ongrantsmanagement.
• Priorfiscal experience with NYC NYS federal and private grants and contracts.
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP and grant accounting principles.
• Prior experience supportingfundersand agency audits.
• Advancedproficiencyin Microsoft Excel and Word accounting systems and standard workplace software.
• Sage Intacctexperience highly desirable.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex fiscal scenarios and delivertimelyinsights.
• Detail-oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion as well as cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Excellent organizational time-management follow-up and administrative skills with attention to detail.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as a part of a team in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.
• Must be able toexercise discretion and confidentiality at all times.
• Job contingent on pre-employment background check.
• U.S. Work authorizationrequired.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals are encouraged to apply.