Financial Grant Manager

City Year

2d•$75,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Financial Grant Manager will work with the Financial Grant Management team to complete financial reporting and accounting of grants and contracts for a portfolio of sites across the City Year U.S. network. On a daily basis, the Financial Grant Manager will be accountable for meeting various deadlines while efficiently managing time and prioritizing competing demands effectively. The Financial Grant Manager will report to a Senior or Associate Director of Grant Finance. The Financial Grant Manager will work a 2 day, in office, hybrid schedule at Headquarters in Boston.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or comparable experience
2 years of experience in accounting or comparable experience
Authorized documentation to work in the United States of America
Criminal background history clearance to work with school-age children, depending on the position
Knowledgeable in excel including but not limited to pivot tables and basic formulas
GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles
Grant budgeting and forecasting
Cost allocation methodologies
Managing reimbursement and cost-reimbursement awards
Supporting grant applications and budget development
Preparing funder financial reports
Audit preparation and support (including Single Audit)
Proficiency using Microsoft products such as excel, outlook, and word.

Nice To Haves

Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) knowledge
Workday or other ERP/accounting systems
Advanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, financial analysis)
Budgeting and Reporting experience
Grant accounting and fund accounting
Federal, State and Local, and Foundation Grant management experience
City Year/AmeriCorps experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Ensure all expenses reported against the awards are allowable, allocable, and necessary in line with the CFR 200 regulations and/or state regulations
Meet all funder due dates and deliverables without requesting an extension unless approved by Director/Associate Director
All internal financial records align with invoices sent to funder
Annual certifications are kept current
Ensure all invoices submitted are for the accurate amount with appropriate backup
Post invoices and revenue monthly for each award in your portfolio in a timely manner
Set up the Award and billing/revenue schedules in Workday for all awards/contracts in your portfolio each fiscal year
All final contracts, invoices, FSRs, budgets, reports, etc. are documented and stored on shared server
Collaborate effectively with teammates to achieve shared goals and foster an inclusive environment.
Role models a growth mindset and commitment to City Year’s culture and values as a leader within a youth-serving organization.
Performs additional responsibilities as assigned by the direct supervisor to advance City Year’s mission, including timely submission of timesheets and performance reviews.