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About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 6–8 years of progressive accounting experience.
• 2–3 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Strong experience with grant and fund accounting, including multi-source funding allocations.
• Experience with enterprise accounting systems.
• Experience supporting grant audits, financial audits, or compliance reviews.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards.
• Strong understanding of grant compliance and funding requirements.
• Excellent analytical and financial problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret complex funding agreements and translate them into financial processes.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills when working with program leadership.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple grants and reporting deadlines simultaneously.
• High integrity and commitment to financial stewardship.

Nice To Haves

• Accounting experience in nonprofit or grant-funded environments.
• Experience with Workday Financial Management.
• CPA or CPA candidate.
• Experience working with federal or state grant funding and Uniform Guidance compliance.
• Experience managing complex grant portfolios and multi-funded projects.
• Experience supporting Single Audit processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial management for the organization’s portfolio of grants, contracts, and program funding.
• Ensure project-related financial transactions are properly recorded and aligned with approved budgets and funding restrictions.
• Review and approve funder billings and financial reports for accuracy and compliance with grant agreements and funding requirements.
• Monitor project expenditures and ensure costs are allowable, allocable, and properly documented.
• Oversee allocation methodologies for multi-funded projects and ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards.
• Ensure proper classification and tracking of restricted and unrestricted funds.
• Partner with Program Managers and leadership to provide financial guidance and oversight for grant-funded programs.
• Review and analyze project financial performance, including budget-to-actual analysis and forecasting.
• Develop financial reports for internal stakeholders and external funders.
• Guide program teams on financial policies, grant compliance, and reporting timelines.
• Support program leadership in interpreting funding requirements and financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and private funder requirements, including Uniform Guidance when applicable.
• Support preparation for annual financial statement audits, Single Audits, and grant audits.
• Review audit schedules and documentation related to grants and project funding.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures related to grant and project accounting.
• Strengthen internal controls related to project spending, billing, and reporting.
• Supervise and mentor Senior Project Accountants and Project Accountants, including providing guidance, training, and performance management.
• Identify opportunities to improve grant accounting processes and financial reporting workflows.
• Collaborate with the general ledger team to ensure accurate integration between project accounting and financial reporting.
• Support optimization of financial systems and reporting tools, including Workday Financial Management.

Benefits

• 16 paid BACR holidays.
• Generous paid time off benefits.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Mental health/wellness benefit.
• Hospital indemnity.
• Life insurance.
• Flexible spending account for transit, medical, and dependent expenses.
• 403(b) program.
• Pet insurance.
• WellHub.
• Professional development opportunities.