Grants Manager - Finance Department

City of Greeley•Greeley, CO

4h•$89,017 - $129,075•Hybrid

About The Position

The City of Greeley is seeking a Grants Manager to join the Department of Finance. The Grants Manager will oversee the city-wide grants function and ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations. This role reports to the Finance Director and plays a key role in securing and managing funds to support various city projects and initiatives. This position will be responsible for, and partner with, the Financial Reporting Manager to deliver the annual Single Audit of federal grants and to prepare the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA). The Grants Manager will also be responsible for monthly revenue and expenditures, as well as other financial reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public administration, or a related field or a certification program of comparable length (i.e. Grant Professional Certification (GPC)).
Five to seven (5-7) years of experience with complicated practices and precedents and an in-depth knowledge of local governmental accounting.
Three to five (3-5) years of supervisor experience.
Three (3) years of experience in grant management, including grant acquisition, budgeting, compliance, and reporting.
OR
Any combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job,
AND
Possession of a valid driver’s license.
Proficiency in grant management software and financial systems.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local grant regulations and compliance requirements.
Knowledge of various economic development incentive type agreements and special purpose districts.
Knowledge of the business, organizational, and financial structure of Colorado municipalities.
Collaboration skills, including the ability to work with others from different areas and backgrounds to reach a common goal.
Computer skills, including the ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.), Adobe, Euna, including financial software systems and grant software, and the ability to learn and experiment with new software and systems.
Interpersonal skills, including the ability to facilitate interaction, communication, and teamwork between others.
Oral, written, and listening communication skills, including the ability to accurately interpret what others are saying and convey messages, information, concepts, and details accurately and clearly.
Organizational skills, including the ability to set and meet goals and deadlines, manage appointments, create schedules, coordinate, and facilitate meetings, and make decisions.
Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple concurrent and competing tasks and responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining personal effectiveness.
Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and stay on task when completing special projects and daily assignments.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and reliable professional judgment, as well as collaboratively with a team to achieve desired results.
Ability to maintain a strong work ethic, positive problem-solving attitude, and enthusiasm for the work performed.
Ability to self-start and take initiative in completing daily tasks and special projects.
Ability to focus on activities that have the greatest impact on meeting work commitments.
Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with a variety of internal and external constituencies.
Ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and ages.
Ability to navigate a complex political environment.
Ability to prepare and present financial analyses, schedules, and plans to a variety of audiences.
Follow and adapt to changes in legislation affecting grants and have knowledge of applicable laws.
Ability to develop compelling recommendations for policies and procedures modifications.
Ability to identify or assist in identifying alternative solutions to issues or situations as they occur.
Ability to make commitments and decisions which are significant to the organization that involve multiple disciplines.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public administration, or related field.
Seven (7) years or more of experience with complicated practices and precedents, and an in-depth knowledge of local governmental accounting.
Five (5) years or more of supervisor experience.
Five (5) years or more of experience in grant management, including grant acquisition, budgeting, compliance, and reporting.

Responsibilities

Works with various departments as they identify and pursue grant funding opportunities to ensure they align with the city’s goals and initiatives.
Works with leadership to evolve and sharpen the city’s grant strategy.
Coordinates and leads the grants review committee.
Manages risk through the development of internal controls, corrective action plans, and remediation.
Oversees all aspects of grant compliance, ensuring that the city meets all reporting and documentation requirements.
Maintains comprehensive records and tracking systems to demonstrate grant compliance.
Works with various city departments to create budgets for grant-funded projects.
Monitors expenditures and prepares financial reports to ensure grant funds are used appropriately.
Prepares the annual SEFA in preparation for the Single Audit.
Works with external auditors to conduct the annual Single Audit of grant programs.
Manages the grant coordinator who ensures compliance and tracking.
Works with the accounting team to monitor and review all grant funds, general ledger, and financial transactions for accuracy.
Works with the grant coordinator to maintain the City’s Sam.gov registration.
Works with the grant coordinator to maintain all grant reporting portals needed for the city’s grant programs.
Conducts training sessions for city staff on grant-related topics, including compliance, reporting, and financial management.
Provides technical guidance to management and department staff on compliance with funding rules, regulations, and grant terms and conditions.
Develops and recommends policies regarding grants development, applications, expenditure, controls, monitoring, and reporting.
Stays current on changes in grant regulations, policies, and guidelines to ensure the city’s grant programs are compliant with all new requirements.
Other duties as assigned pertaining to grants lifecycle.