Project Manager/Accountant, Sr.

Mountwest Community and Technical College•Huntington, WV

56d•$45,000 - $50,000

About The Position

The Project Manager/Accountant is responsible for the day-to-day leadership, coordination, and management of the Strengthening Institutions Program: A Holistic Approach to Improving Retention grant. This position ensures all project activities align with grant objectives, timelines, and compliance requirements, collaborating with college stakeholders to achieve outcomes that advance student success and strengthen teaching and learning. In addition to project leadership responsibilities, this position serves as the institution's Post-Award Accountant, overseeing the financial management, compliance, and reporting for all institutional grants, in addition to other day to day accounting/finance responsibilities that contribute to the success of the college. The role ensures fiscal integrity, adherence to federal and state regulations, and effective coordination between project teams, finance offices, and external funding agencies to support both programmatic and institutional goals.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in business, administration or related field, with at least five years of administrative management and financial reporting experience.
The successful candidate will be a self-starter, with the ability to guide work independently.
Must have effective communication skills, with the ability to coordinate groups of people, tasks, and purchases to complete project deliverables.
Valid driver's license.
Experience in personnel and budget
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including experience in technical writing.
Demonstrated effective leadership
Exceptional organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and proactive approach to project management.
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage competing priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership and coordination for the grant project, ensuring alignment with the college's mission and the goals outlined in the grant proposal.
Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, budgets and deliverables.
Ensure the project's programmatic and technical goals are met on time and within scope.
Maintain organized records of all grant-related activities and documentation
Forecast future budget needs and justify variances as required by the funder.
Coordinate activities and provide documentation for audits, site visits, and grant evaluations.
Serve as the primary point of contact for the funding agency.
Represent the college at external meetings, conferences, and stakeholder engagements.
Oversee the financial monitoring, reconciliation, and performance reporting for all institutional grants in a timely and accurate manner ensuring accuracy and allowability of all costs.
Assist with day-to-day accounting functions in the Business office, such as reporting, budgeting, coordinating trainings, and ensuring fiscal responsibility and compliance with policies.
Maintain compliance with all applicable federal, state, and institutional fiscal regulations and grant guidelines, including Uniform Guidance.
Manage grant closeout processes, ensuring proper reconciliation, documentation, and submission of required final reports.
Compile and report annual data for the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) in collaboration with the institution's finance office.
Other project management and accounting related duties as assigned by the CFO.