Grants & Contracts Manager

The Salvation Army•Hartford, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Grants & Contracts Manager oversees grant management, compliance, and administration for The Salvation Army’s Southern New England Division. The role ensures grant-funded programs meet donor requirements, applicable federal and state regulations, and internal policies. Working closely with grant writers, accountants, program administrators, and finance teams, the manager oversees grant budgets, reporting, monitoring, risk assessment, and closeout for grants in Connecticut and Rhode Island. The position also serves as a backup for DHQ Accounts Receivable and Payroll and requires completion and maintenance of training and certifications related to program operations.

Requirements

At least three years of experience in grant management, compliance, and reporting within a nonprofit.
Ability to work collaboratively across departments and manage multiple projects with strict deadlines.
Detail-oriented, with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and experience in grant management.
Complete all required training upon hire.
Proficiency in Microsoft-based software and financial reporting tools.
Ability to research, analyze, and evaluate complex financial data.
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to monitor budgets, track expenses, and ensure compliance.
Strong understanding of federal, state, and private grant regulations, including OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200).
Respect and promote the interests and mission of The Salvation Army; embracing its tenets of faith is not required.
Willingness to complete and maintain required training and certifications related to program operations.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, finance, business administration, or a related field is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Address budget variances and compliance concerns.
Conduct compliance reviews and risk assessments.
Coordinate grant audits and monitoring visits, ensuring documentation and processes align with grantor expectations.
Develop and update grant management and compliance policies and procedures.
Build positive working relationships to support collaborative grant coordination and oversight.
Communicate complex financial issues to employees, administrators, auditors, the public, and granting agencies.
Ensure adherence to grantor requirements, federal and state regulations, and organizational policies.
Maintain documentation for audits and monitoring visits.
Oversee budgeting, reporting, and closeout of grants in Connecticut and Rhode Island.
Provide guidance and training to program and finance teams on grant compliance, donor regulations, and reporting procedures.
Review and submit timely, accurate, and complete financial and narrative reports to donors.
Serve as the point of contact with grantors, funding agencies, and partners on compliance and grant administration.
Work with accountants and program administrators to ensure funds are used on time and recorded correctly.
Work with finance and program teams to develop grant budgets, track expenditures, and ensure proper fund allocation.
Serve as a backup for DHQ Accounts Receivable.
Serve as a backup for Payroll.
Complete and maintain required training and certifications related to program operations.

Benefits

Comprehensive health care coverage, including dental, vision, and hearing, with low-cost employee premiums, co-pays, and deductibles.
Employer-funded pension plan, 100% vested after five years of eligible service.
Telehealth and online doctor visits.
$20,000 basic life insurance, including grief counseling, funeral planning, and will, power of attorney, and legal document preparation at no cost to the employee.
Voluntary life insurance.
Short-term disability coverage at no cost to the employee.
Long-term disability coverage.
Supplemental insurance options, including Aflac, homeowners, auto, and pet insurance.
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care.
403(b) traditional or Roth retirement plan options.
Paid time off, including holidays, vacation, sick, personal, bereavement, and marriage leave.