National Finance and Grant Manager
About The Position
After-School All-Stars is currently seeking a National Finance and Grant Manager to join the National Finance team at our Los Angeles Headquarters. This role will work closely with the Controller of Finance to manage, track, and report on a growing portfolio of federal and national grants. The National Finance and Grant Manager will play a critical role in ensuring timely grant spend-downs, reimbursements, and compliance while collaborating with Finance, Development, Programs, and Chapter teams across the ASAS network. This position is ideal for a proactive, detail-oriented nonprofit finance professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced, and mission-driven environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred (CPA a plus).
- Minimum of three (3) years of hands-on nonprofit finance, accounting, and grant management experience.
- Strong experience with government grant receivables, invoicing, and compliance.
- Solid understanding of nonprofit financial operations and reporting.
- Experience with financial software such as Financial Edge, Raiser’s Edge, and other Blackbaud systems preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel.
- Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
Nice To Haves
- CPA a plus
- Experience with financial software such as Financial Edge, Raiser’s Edge, and other Blackbaud systems preferred.
Responsibilities
- Oversee finances for a portfolio of national grants from federal agencies, including the Department of Labor, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, and AmeriCorps.
- Collaborate with the Development team to review grant agreements and submit timely financial reports in accordance with grant requirements.
- Partner with Programs and Chapter teams to collect expenditure documentation, monitor grant spending, and ensure proper use of funds.
- Prepare and submit grant reimbursement requests to federal agencies and record transactions in Financial Edge.
- Collaborate with Development on grant budgets for new funding proposals.
- Maintain grant compliance and reporting requirements, including monitoring funder deadlines, drawdowns, and reimbursement schedules.
- Track grant performance and support accurate financial reporting related to grant activity.
- Perform additional duties as assigned in support of the Finance team and organizational objectives.
- Support cross-functional collaboration with Finance, Development, Programs, and Chapter teams.
- Assist with improving grant tracking processes and financial reporting systems.
- Provide operational and administrative support related to grant and finance functions as needed.
- Contribute to special projects to support organizational financial health and growth.
Benefits
- After-School All-Stars promotes a healthy work/life blend and offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match; paid time off; and 25 paid organizational holidays, including one week at Thanksgiving and two weeks at each calendar year-end.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
