Grants Manager

Castlerock Consulting•Oakland, CA

2d•$55 - $65•Remote

About The Position

Are you an experienced non-profit , Grants Manager who wants to use your accounting/administrative expertise in a remote, flexible, part-time capacity? This may be the ideal role for you! Note, this is not a fundraising or grant-writing position. In this role you will join an outsourced accounting team to provide grant-related administrative support (accounting, tracking, reporting) for one or more nonprofit organizations. Flexible scheduling, from 10-25 hours/week. Health insurance is available at 20 hours. Compensation is $55-$65/hour, DOE.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of experience in grants management
Basic understanding of non-profit financial accounting and fund accounting
Proficient in using spreadsheets
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to be detail oriented while also using that information to help inform bigger picture decisions
Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and financial reports
Strong customer service skills and the ability to work collaboratively with program staff and funders

Nice To Haves

Experience with procedures and policy development
Knowledge of grant regulations and compliance requirements
Experience in non-profit bookkeeping or finance

Responsibilities

Build trusted relationships with client management by understanding their grants management needs and proactively identifying and solving issues.
Develop and maintain a clear picture of the organization’s grant revenues and expenses with a good accounting understanding and ability to use accounting software.
Stay up to date with government grant regulations to ensure compliance.
Create and help manage reporting calendar
Develop systems for tracking grants and grant financials
Manage grant budgets and budget revisions
Create financial reports and invoices
Work with accounting team to record data, identify revenue and set up coding
Ensure compliance with funder requirements
Streamline workflows and processes
Lead or support budgeting processes
Maintain consistency (staff training)
Review current practices and identify areas for development or improvement
Recommend grants management tools/software
Work with programs and management on developing grant budgets and support development of organizational budget
Coordinate the grant application process, including facilitating meetings, ensure all components are compliant with the guidelines, and reviewing for consistency and details.
Maintain a grant calendar that tracks submission deadlines, reporting requirements, and other important dates
Ensure that the organization's policies and procedures align with grant requirements and best practices in grant management
Represent Shining Star Consulting by espousing our values and working towards our Mission and Vision
Engage in required team and company wide training
Attend scheduled meetings with the Director of Grants Management
Stay up to date on accounting best practices and nonprofit guidelines
Respond to company communication