Grants Analyst

Chrysalis Center • Los Angeles, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Grants Analyst will play a pivotal role in the grants and compliance function at Chrysalis. This position will support financial planning and budgeting, prepare financial reporting and invoices for government and private foundation funds. This role will develop financial models, prepare projections, and provide monthly financial reports which include key metrics, and variance analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance
• A minimum of two years’ work experience in grants management.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Excellent working knowledge of nonprofit accounting includes grants management, revenue recognition and donor restrictions.
• Knowledge and experience with accounting for grants, contracts, budgeting, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 Suite with an Intermediate to advanced understanding of Excel.
• Ability to compile and review financial data and provide analysis and recommendations of trends, budget variations, and other related financial issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication as well as interpersonal skills conducive to the supporting of multiple programs with various needs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with Sage Intacct accounting software highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial reporting, grant management, budgeting, and analysis support to government grants and private foundation.
• Monitor grant expenses, while analyzing budget vs. actual program expense variances; administer assigned budgets and prepare budget modifications when needed, in collaboration with program staff.
• Provide grant and financial reconciliation, and conduct research-related financial reporting.
• Work collaboratively with the Finance team to ensure billing accuracy.
• Prepare grant invoices and ensure the compliance of program guidelines before final submission to the reporting agencies.
• Collaborate with the Grants & Contracts Manager in ensuring that financial reporting and compliance requirements are completed and submitted timely.
• Participate in evaluating, improving, and documenting policies and procedures.
• Assist with the annual budget process, annual audits and other tasks as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level