Grants Financial Manager

Heartland Alliance Health•Chicago, IL

7d•$105,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Heartland Alliance Health’s (HAH) mission is to transform healthcare for the most vulnerable – particularly people experiencing homelessness, mental illness or addictions, or struggling with multiple chronic illnesses – improving health for all and the well-being of our community. The Grants Finance Manager is responsible for financial oversight, compliance, and reporting of all federal, state, and private grants. This role ensures expenditures are allowable, budgets are adhered to, and financial reporting is accurate, timely, and audit ready.

Requirements

Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or related field (extensive experience in grants finance may substitute for specific major)
5+ years of nonprofit or healthcare grant accounting experience
Strong knowledge of 2 CFR Part 200 and HRSA requirements
Knowledge of UDS and SEFA reporting
Experience managing a grants finance team
Proficient in ERP systems (e.g., Sage Intacct, Blackbaud or similar)
Excellent written, communication, and project management skills

Responsibilities

Develop, monitor, and maintain grant budgets, including initial proposals and budget revisions
Track expenditures against approved budgets and analyze variances
Forecast grant spending and identify risks related to over/under-spending
Prepare and submit all required financial reports (e.g., SF-425 / FFRs)
Manage grant drawdowns through PMS or other systems with appropriate supporting documentation
Maintain detailed, grant-level general ledger support and reconciliations
Ensure all expenditures comply with 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance) and grant-specific requirements
Review transactions for allowability, allocability, and proper documentation
Establish and maintain strong internal controls over grant spending
Serve as primary financial contact for external auditors and HRSA site visits
Prepare audit schedules, supporting documentation, and responses to audit requests
Address audit findings and implement corrective actions as needed
Analyze grant performance and financial sustainability
Provide leadership with insights on funding utilization and financial risk
Support long-term financial planning related to grant-funded programs
Work closely with Program Leadership and Compliance(Program Development Coordinator) to ensure alignment between financial activity and program operations
Support cross-functional teams in understanding financial requirements and constraints