Grants Accounting Supervisor
About The Position
The Grants Accounting Supervisor reports to the Grants Finance Manager and leads accounting functions for American Farmland Trust’s diverse portfolio of grants. The role supervises grant accountants and optimizes grant-related financial processes to support the organization’s mission while ensuring compliance with funder requirements and GAAP. The supervisor oversees grant agreement accounting, invoicing, and financial reporting across federal, state, corporate, foundation, and other institutional funding sources. The position interprets grant agreements, coordinates accounts receivable and revenue collection, tracks grant and cost-share requirements, and maintains complete, supported grant files. It also supports audits, trains and advises grant accountants and other staff, monitors U.S. Government grant-management policies, and resolves grant-related accounting issues. This is a remote-based position under the general supervision of the Grants Finance Manager. It has direct supervisory responsibility for Grant Accountants. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required to meet deadlines; the position does not require regular travel.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in financial management and accounting, with a strong background in nonprofits and/or federal grant management.
- Experience in grant accounting in the nonprofit sector, government agencies, grant-making organizations, or a similar environment.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and financial modeling.
- Experience with financial and accounting software systems.
- In-depth knowledge of GAAP and ability to stay current on Accounting Standards Codification changes.
- Working knowledge of 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance), including cost allowability, indirect cost rates, and federal financial reporting.
- Strong customer-service orientation and excellent verbal, written, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Ability to lead and mentor a high-performing team.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with large federal awards, including familiarity with USDA regulations, USDA General Terms and Conditions, and NRCS Grant Agreement and Development Budget Expense Tables (GADBET).
- At least 2 years of experience supervising accounting or finance staff.
- Demonstrated commitment to the mission of AFT.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
Responsibilities
- Oversee grant agreement accounting, invoicing, and financial reporting for federal, state, corporate, foundation, and other institutional funding sources.
- Interpret grant agreements, terms, and conditions to ensure compliance with funding guidelines, reporting deadlines, and allowable expenses.
- Coordinate collection of accounts receivable and revenues owed to the organization under grant agreements.
- Maintain a grants accounting tracker and a central online filing system containing complete, fully supported files for active grants and contributions.
- Track, monitor, and report match (cost-share) requirements in accordance with donor requirements.
- Compile year-end reports and documentation for the annual audit and grant-specific audits.
- Provide training, guidance, and support to grant accountants, budget managers, and project managers.
- Stay current on U.S. Government grant-management policies and update internal guidance as needed.
- Manage grant-related accounting issues, resolve them in a timely manner, and escalate significant matters to finance or grant-team leadership.
- Lead and mentor the grant accounting team.
Benefits
- Medical and prescription coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Company-paid life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Voluntary life insurance
- Healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts
- Health savings account
- 401(k) plan
- 13 sick days per year for regular full-time employees
- 15 vacation days during the first year, increasing by one day per year to a maximum of 20 days per year
- Twelve fixed holidays
- A week off between Christmas and New Year’s when all offices are closed
- Up to three floating holidays, depending on hiring month
- Remote work opportunity
- Competitive compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
