Overview
The Grants Manager supports grant and contract financial management, compliance monitoring, reporting, and budgeting activities for Admin & Finance. This is a full-time position (40 hours/week) scheduled Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.
Responsibilities
- Perform financial analysis to support decision-making and effective program management.
- Track and monitor grant-purchased assets.
- Track and monitor grant-constructed assets and development projects.
- Monitor compliance requirements, including procurement and sub-recipient monitoring.
- Review and monitor policies and procedures for compliance with federal and state requirements.
- Prepare reports and financial analysis for internal and external stakeholders.
- Responsible for grant/contract reporting.
- Provide internal financial status reporting to program managers.
- Ensure adherence to compliance and audit reporting requirements.
- Prepare summaries of grants and contracts for audit purposes.
- Prepare budgets and projections for grants and contracts.
- Participate in grant implementation meetings.
- Identify and complete re-classes and journal entries on transactions when needed for grant cost centers.
- Collaborate with other departments to resolve grants-related issues.
- Stay current on best practices in financial and grants management.
- Perform other duties and assignments as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with focus in business administration or accounting preferred, and five or more years of experience that includes experience in grants/contracts; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- 3 or more years of experience in mid-market organizations, preferably in the not-for-profit healthcare industry.
- Experience working with confidential information.
- Experience coordinating or preparing grants/contracts.
- Experience with federal contracting and grant compliance, including conflict of interest requirements.
- Experience working with subcontractors.
- Experience with and drafting/editing policies, procedures, reports, and proposals.
- Proficiency using a variety of computer software programs, including MS Office, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Adobe, and MS Access.
Skills Needed
- Knowledge of automated accounting systems and financial report writers.
- Well-developed financial analysis capabilities.
- Knowledge of GAAP and current best accounting practices.
- Knowledge of Connecticut State Cost Standards and/or federal Uniform grant guidance standards.
- Excellent computer skills, including spreadsheets and database application software (advanced Excel skills).
- Strong analytical and reasoning skills.
- Demonstrated ability to multitask with strong organization and prioritization, with attention to detail and accuracy; ability to problem-solve and work independently.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Proficient with project management tools to create and track timelines.
- Proven commitment to continuous quality improvement, including ability to learn new skills/techniques quickly and apply them to polished deliverables.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in not-for-profit healthcare or related industries.
Compensation & Benefits
- Compensation range: $71,463 min – $107,194 max.
- Rates within this range are determined at the time of offer and based on relevant experience, as well as adherence to the employer’s internal equity policy. For part-time positions, this range is pro-rated based on hours worked.
- Benefits may include:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off (including your birthday)
- Employer contributions to a 403b Retirement Plan
- Competitive insurance premiums with added discounts on pet, home, and auto
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs
- Career development opportunities, including training curriculum and clinical training series
- Clinical supervision and/or mentoring (at several programs)
- Wellness program, including an annual wellness stipend, FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, and 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions through an Employee Assistance Program
- Employee appreciation and involvement, including contests, lunch & learns, employee appreciation events, and employee-led resource groups
Location
Admin & Finance program/location (PC#: 1475).