Fiscal Grants Manager

St. John's Well Child & Family Center•Los Angeles, CA

44d

About The Position

Manages Grants Administrators and oversees all grants accounting for the grant lifecycle to ensure the organization reports, modifies, invoices and closes out grants, contracts and awards timely, completely and accurately to comply with all applicable codes, regulations, Uniform Requirements, GAAP, Code of Federal Regulations, HRSA Health Center Program Manual, grant conditions and grant reporting requirements. This position serves as the primary liaison between Development, Finance and Programs to communicate financial status of grants. The Fiscal Grants Manager's key focus is the timely spend out of all grants to meet monthly targets and audit readiness. This position cross trains in other general accounting functions for ad hoc coverage with higher emphasis on federal and capital funding.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) in related field or equivalent.
6-8 years related experience or equivalent, including in Finance.
2-4 years of supervision experience
Ability to write clearly and concisely as well as edit copy for clarity and grammatical accuracy.
Commitment to excellence and high standards.
Excellent written and oral communication skills and presentation skills.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills with ability to manage priorities/workflow.
Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees.
Proficient with General Ledger/Grants Module and Microsoft Office.
Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Demonstrated proficiency in supervising and motivating teams with basic competence in their duties and tasks.
Proven leadership and business acumen skills.
Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
Accurately complete detailed forms and reports.
Calculate figures and amounts.
Interpret complex laws, regulations, and/or policies.
Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

CPA, preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervising and managing timelines and deliverables of Grant Administrators to meet contract deadlines.
Oversee grant compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Manage and review all financial grant reporting with supporting schedules/documentation, including monthly invoices, drawdown requests, and financial reports to ensure real time audit readiness.
Participate in the formation and updates of grant procedures and policies.
Investigate and resolve issues relating to grant management.
Deliver monthly spend out status report to management team, with focus on resolving spend out issues by initiating budget modifications, retro adjustments, no cost extensions, etc.
Compile data and prepare reports to set forth trends, analyze progress, and initiate recommendations and next steps to ensure ongoing fiscal grants compliance.
Provide analytical guidance and facilitate grants management training subject to HRSA Health Center Program Manual, Code of Federal Regulations and GAAP to program staff on budgets and compliance.
Provides data and input as requested for grants proposals prepared by Development Department prior to grant/contract application submission.
Coordinates receipt of award and contract documentation related to grant/award budgets with Development.
Creates and maintains a grant summary for each grant detailing grant term, amount, scope of work/goals and objectives, modification criteria, milestones alerts for Development and Finance.
Monitors grant budget to actual expense variances and meets program directors/managers monthly to obtain status update and provide recommendations for modification to optimize grant spend out.
Provides tracking of grants with delayed invoicing, grants ending and impact on operations, grants in deficit mode to Executive Team.
Tracks grant budgets vs. expenditures for all SJCH programs including, but not limited to Homeless Services, Re-Entry, Transgender Health, HIV/HCV, Reproductive Health, Chronic Disease, etc.
Ensures that grant/contract funding is allocated and expended appropriately.
Assists Development Department in determining grant funds available and timing of staff changes to ensure continued support for grant-funded employees.
Meets with Program Manager/Director from time of award to review grant/contract criteria, expenditure criteria, and budget reporting requirements monthly.
Assists project managers and directors in performing account maintenance of grants and contracts including budget revision, expense transfer, closing-out grants and contracts, etc.
Works with program staff to ensure that grant writers receive the most accurate and up-to-date information on organization's programs and program needs.
Prepares periodic financial reports due to funding agencies; distributes monthly Grant Funds Report of all grant-funded projects to appropriate individuals reflecting comprehensive understanding of grant requirements and financial and program reporting.
Records payroll costs in Accounting Software by project type and cost center in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Grant Fiscal guidelines, OMB Super Circular, and/or other appropriate policies.
Prepares and analyzes monthly allocation of costs to projects/grants, revenues released from restrictions.
Prepares and posts deposits, including reconciling cash donations.
Prepares financial temporarily restricted net assets schedules and ties to GL.
Maintains up-to-date electronic files of all contracts, awards, grants.
Direct contact for financial auditor for all grants
Coordinate and review grant financial audit requests and submissions
Assist with financial statement audits, cost reports, workers' compensation audits including preparation of schedules, communication with and follow up on audit related requests.
Maintains knowledge of current federal issues relating to Grants & Single Audits of state, local government and non-profit organizations; interprets Office of Management and Budget (OMB) circulars for grants and contracts.
Provides input and participates in the development and implementation of policies and procedures for grants accounting and compliance.
Provides coverage for payroll processing and submission, as needed.
Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.