Associate Director of Grants - 1890

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless•Denver, CO

5d•$111,406 - $133,007•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Director of Grants manages and oversees the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless grants program in coordination with the Director of Accounting, billing, and program staff. The role ensures compliance with regulations and grant requirements and prepares, reviews, and finalizes financial reports for granting agencies, departments, and CCH executive leadership. It serves as the first point of contact for grant-related inquiries and provides training and guidance to Grant Analysts, internal staff, and subrecipients to support organization-wide grants compliance. The position maintains accounting records in accordance with GAAP and Uniform Grants Guidance, reviews and performs general ledger maintenance, reviews and records financial accounting activity, researches account reconciliations, and reviews billings for accuracy and compliance. It also oversees grant fiscal management and compliance, supports audits and financial reporting, and coordinates with program staff and awarding agencies on budgets and grant requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business, or relevant work experience that may be substituted for the degree.
At least five years of recent grant billing experience or other relevant budgeting, accounting, and data analysis experience.
At least three years of experience supervising or managing a team of professionals.
Demonstrated experience using and maintaining a computerized accounting system.
Strong decision-making and critical-thinking skills.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a customer-service focus.
Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP, Uniform Grant Guidance, other regulatory standards, and compliance requirements.
Strong attention to detail, ability to maintain confidentiality, and ability to perform work accurately.
Ability to research, compile, analyze, and disseminate information.
Sensitivity to diverse populations, particularly underserved communities.

Nice To Haves

Licensed CPA or CPA-eligible candidate.
Supervisory or management experience within a grant management team.
Experience with Sage Intacct.
Prior experience working in a nonprofit environment.

Responsibilities

Serve as the first point of contact for grant-related inquiries from internal staff and outside contacts.
Provide management and leadership oversight for Grant Manager positions.
Create, implement, and maintain training for the Grant team.
Manage pre- and post-award fiscal management and compliance for Federal, State, City, and foundation grants awarded to the agency.
Review grant billings and reports prepared by Grant Analysts to meet billing deadlines and provide feedback and corrections.
Coordinate with program directors and staff on financial compliance, budget planning, and goals associated with grant funding.
Monitor spending, research and resolve grant-related issues, and support internal and external audits.
Liaise with internal and external auditors for single audits; partner with internal audit positions on internal control audit memos, proposed accounting treatment of revenue transactions, and complex audit schedules, including ASC 606 revenue recognition schedules.
Provide instruction on the interpretation and application of applicable fiscal laws, rules, regulations, and procedures.
Assist with preparing, calculating, determining eligibility for, and tracking grant match requirements.
Coordinate budget amendments with awarding agencies and program staff.
Guide and oversee Grant Analysts monitoring subrecipient expenditures and budgets for accuracy and compliance.
Assist with APR preparation, review, and submission as assigned.
Draw payments from funder websites to ensure timely payment.
Review and process monthly general ledger duties to help provide timely and accurate financial statements.
Perform other job duties as assigned.