Grants Manager 16822033

Cherry Bekaert•Washington, DC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

A mission-driven organization with a global footprint is seeking a Grants Accounting Manager to lead its grants accounting function. This position oversees a team of three and plays a critical role in managing the full lifecycle of federal and privately funded programs within a complex, multi-entity environment. Reporting directly to a highly respected and supportive CFO, this is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives in a collaborative, non-micromanaged environment and is passionate about compliance, process improvement, and team development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
5+ years of progressive grants accounting experience, including supervisory responsibility
Strong expertise in federal grant compliance, including OMB A-122, A-133, and 2 CFR Part 200
Experience managing large, complex, multi-million-dollar grants
Demonstrated experience with grant budgeting, cost accounting, and financial reporting
Proven ability to interact with cross-functional teams and support program operations

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in nonprofit or government-funded environments highly preferred
ERP experience preferred (any system; Microsoft Business Central a plus)

Responsibilities

Oversee the full lifecycle of grants and contracts, including supervision of staff and workflow management
Prepare and review federal and private grant budgets in collaboration with program teams, including international field offices
Partner with leadership on organizational budgeting and forecasting initiatives
Provide regular variance analysis and financial guidance to program managers
Ensure timely and accurate preparation of federal reports (e.g., SF-270, SF-425) and monthly invoicing
Manage grant drawdowns and maintain federal revenue schedules
Lead compliance efforts related to single audits and federal grant regulations (OMB A-122, A-133, and 2 CFR Part 200)
Oversee indirect cost calculations, fringe allocations, and cost share tracking
Perform financial reporting and analysis, including budget-to-actuals
Support continuous improvement of financial systems and processes
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment between accounting, program, and finance teams