Grants Accounting Manager - 1805

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless•Denver, CO

5d•$101,278 - $120,915•Onsite

About The Position

The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is seeking a Grants Manager to oversee the day-to-day grants activity in coordination with the Director of Grants & Compliance. This role involves supervising billing and program staff to ensure compliance with regulations and grant requirements, and preparing financial reports for granting agencies and management. The Grants Manager serves as the primary point of contact for all grant-related inquiries, both internal and external. Responsibilities include providing initial and ongoing training and guidance to Grant Analysts, Grant Billers, various internal staff, and subrecipients to maintain high standards of grants compliance across the organization. The position also involves reviewing billings for accuracy and compliance, maintaining accounting records in accordance with GAAP and Uniform Grants Guidance regulations, and coordinating the single audit. Additional duties include reviewing and recording general ledger maintenance, financial accounting activity, and account reconciliations. This position is located at 2111 Champa St., Denver, Colorado 80205 and reports to the Director of Grants & Compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business or related field is required. Relevant work experience may substitute for degree.
Previous experience using and maintaining a computerized accounting system required.
Knowledge of accounting systems and procedures including General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Ability to research, compile, analyze and disseminate information.
Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, contractors, auditors, vendors, government officials and clients.
Intermediate Excel skills.

Nice To Haves

Extensive experience in grant billing preferred.
Supervisory or management experience in grant management preferred.
Experience with Sage Intacct software preferred.
Knowledge of homeless issues and demonstrated sensitivity to underserved populations.

Responsibilities

Manage Grant Analyst and Grant Billing staff.
Reviews (Federal, State, City and Foundation) grant billings and reports prepared by Grant Analysts to meet billing and reporting due dates (bimonthly, monthly, quarterly, and annually) and provides feedback and corrections as needed.
Responsible for initial and continuous training of Grant Analysts and Grant Billers.
First point of contact for grant related inquiries from internal staff and outside contacts.
Provide Pre- and Post- award fiscal management and compliance of Federal, State, City, and foundation grants awarded to the agency.
Review and processes monthly general ledger duties to assist in providing timely and accurate financial statements.
Coordinates with Program Directors and program staff on Financial Compliance, budget planning and goals.
Monitor spending and audit, research, and resolve any issues relating to grants, audits, monitoring and subrecipient’s of CCH.
Liaison to external auditors for single audit and responsible for documenting internal control audit memos, proposing accounting treatment of revenue transactions, and preparing complex audit schedules, including revenue recognition schedules required under ASC 606.
Provide instruction in the interpretation and application of appropriate fiscal laws, rules, regulations, and procedures.
Assists with the preparation, calculation, determination of eligibility, and tracking of match requirements relating to grants.
Coordinates with Awarding agencies and Program staff regarding budget amendments.
Provide guidance and oversight of Grant Analysts monitoring subrecipient’s expenditures and budget to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Assists with APR preparation, review and submittal as assigned.
Draw payments from various funder websites to ensure timely payment.
Performs other duties as assigned.