Finance & Grants Manager

Akin (formerly Childhaven)•Seattle, WA

7d•$102,523 - $128,148•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the VP of Finance and working closely with the leadership team, the Finance and Grant Manager will ensure strong financial stewardship across the organization and provide clear financial insights to support decision-making and program success. This leader will oversee program budgeting, financial reporting, audit management, and grant financial compliance while leading and developing a team of finance professionals. The role requires someone who enjoys balancing strategic thinking, operational execution, and team leadership in a mission-driven environment.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of nonprofit financial management principles, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and long-range financial planning.
Knowledge and understanding of GAAP, federal grant regulations, Uniform Guidance, and financial compliance requirements.
Demonstrated experience managing federal, state, and grant-funded programs, including financial oversight, reporting, and compliance monitoring.
Strong understanding of audit processes, internal controls, cost allocation methodologies, and indirect cost structures.
Ability to lead the annual budgeting process and develop sustainable financial plans aligned with organizational strategy.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial and operational data and translate findings into actionable insights.
Ability to monitor financial performance, analyze budget-to-actual variances, and track organizational financial KPIs.
Demonstrated effectiveness in communication, including the ability to extract and articulate key business and financial issues in a manner meaningful to a variety of audiences.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate financial concepts clearly to non-finance leaders.
Ability to build collaborative relationships and work effectively across cross-functional teams, including finance, operations, development, and program leadership.
Demonstrated knowledge of business principles, theories, and concepts, including operational and strategic planning within nonprofit or healthcare environments.
Strong leadership and team development skills, including experience supervising, mentoring, and developing finance and accounting staff.
Ability to foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, learning, and continuous improvement.
Ability to manage multiple projects, competing priorities, timelines, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through.
Ability to work independently with a high degree of discretion, confidentiality, and dependability.
Proactive in identifying opportunities to improve financial systems, reporting processes, workflows, and operational efficiencies.
Experience developing dashboards, financial reports, and executive-level reporting tools to support decision-making and financial transparency.
Proficient in MS Windows, MS Office Suite, and MS Outlook, with advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.
Curious and growth-oriented mindset, with the ability to adapt to change and lead continuous improvement initiatives with minimal supervision.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with auditors, financial institutions, grantors, regulatory agencies, and external partners.
Familiarity with or interest in the principles of accessibility, inclusion, and belonging; and experience working successfully with colleagues, clients, or communities from a variety of backgrounds.
Demonstrated openness to learning and contributing to an inclusive workplace environment.
Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
5–7+ years of progressive nonprofit financial management experience.
Experience supervising and mentoring junior staff.
Direct experience managing federal or government grant funding, including leading fiscal audits.
Strong understanding of GAAP and financial compliance.
Experience in creating and managing an annual operating budget 10M+.
Strong communications skills and ability to work across functional teams.
Ability to communicate financial concepts clearly to non-finance leaders.

Nice To Haves

CPA or MBA, other related master's degree
Experience in behavioral health or healthcare system settings
Experience with specific systems (MIP, Adaptive, Power BI. etc.)

Responsibilities

Lead the organization’s financial planning and budgeting processes while helping leadership translate strategy into sustainable financial plans.
Lead the annual budgeting process and long-range financial planning.
Partner with program leaders to develop grant and program budgets.
Monitor financial performance and key financial KPIs.
Support strategic planning and long-term financial sustainability.
Oversee financial management of federal and state grants.
Ensure compliance with GAAP, federal grant requirements, and regulatory reporting.
Manage annual financial and federal audits and serve as primary liaison with auditors.
Maintain cost allocation methodologies and indirect cost structures.
Collaborate with program, development, and operations teams on grant proposals.
Maintain relationships with financial institutions, grantors, and external partners.
Oversee monthly close Journal entries, financial reporting, and budget-to-actual analysis.
Develop dashboards and financial reports for leadership and the board.
Strengthening financial systems, reporting processes, and financial transparency.
Translate financial data into insights for program and executive leaders.
Supervise Financial Analyst(s) and support a team of accounting professionals.
Foster a culture of collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement.
Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, workflows, and technology.
Support financial literacy across the organization.