Grants Accounting Manager - 1805

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless•Denver, CO

2d•$101,278 - $120,915•Onsite

About The Position

The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless seeks a Grants Manager to oversee day-to-day grant activity in coordination with the Director of Grants & Compliance. The role oversees grant billing staff and program staff to ensure compliance with regulations and grant requirements, and prepares financial reports for granting agencies and management. It serves as the first point of contact for grant-related inquiries and provides initial and ongoing training and guidance to Grant Analysts, Grant Billers, internal staff, and subrecipients. The position reviews billings for accuracy and compliance, maintains accounting records in accordance with GAAP and Uniform Grants Guidance, and coordinates the single audit. It also reviews and records general ledger activity and account reconciliations. The position is located at 2111 Champa St., Denver, Colorado 80205, and reports to the Director of Grants & Compliance. Grant billing experience is required. The employee must be able to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of themselves or others. The Coalition’s mission is to work collaboratively to prevent homelessness and create lasting solutions for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness throughout Colorado, providing housing and services to improve health, well-being, and stability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or a related field; relevant work experience may substitute for the degree.
A minimum of 3–5 years of grant billing experience.
Previous experience using and maintaining a computerized accounting system.
Knowledge of accounting systems and procedures, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Ability to research, compile, analyze, and disseminate information.
Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, contractors, auditors, vendors, government officials, and clients.
Intermediate Excel skills.
Knowledge of homelessness issues and demonstrated sensitivity to underserved populations.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory or management experience in grant management.
Experience with Sage Intacct software.

Responsibilities

Manage Grant Analyst and Grant Billing staff.
Review federal, state, city, and foundation grant billings and reports prepared by Grant Analysts to meet bimonthly, monthly, quarterly, and annual deadlines; provide feedback and corrections as needed.
Provide initial and continuous training for Grant Analysts and Grant Billers.
Serve as the first point of contact for grant-related inquiries from internal staff and outside contacts.
Provide pre- and post-award fiscal management and compliance for federal, state, city, and foundation grants awarded to the agency.
Review and process monthly general ledger duties to help provide timely and accurate financial statements.
Coordinate with Program Directors and program staff on financial compliance, budget planning, and goals.
Monitor spending and audit, research, and resolve issues relating to grants, audits, monitoring, and CCH subrecipients.
Liaise with external auditors for the single audit; document internal control audit memos, propose accounting treatment of revenue transactions, and prepare complex audit schedules, including revenue recognition schedules required under ASC 606.
Provide instruction on interpreting and applying applicable fiscal laws, rules, regulations, and procedures.
Assist with preparation, calculation, eligibility determination, and tracking of grant match requirements.
Coordinate budget amendments with awarding agencies and program staff.
Guide and oversee Grant Analysts monitoring subrecipient expenditures and budgets for accuracy and compliance.
Assist with APR preparation, review, and submission as assigned.
Draw payments from funder websites to ensure timely payment.
Perform other duties as assigned.