Grant Accounting Manager

About

The Grant Accounting Manager will oversee all aspects of grant financial management, ensuring accurate reporting, compliance with GAAP, and timely reimbursement activities. This leader will manage the cleanup of existing grant accounting backlogs, establish improved processes, and provide guidance to staff and cross-functional partners to ensure grant activity is recorded accurately and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the cleanup and resolution of legacy grant accounting backlogs, ensuring all historical transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled.
• Oversee the processing of grant remittances, drawdowns, and reimbursement requests, ensuring timeliness and compliance with Federal, State, and private grantor requirements.
• Ensure all grant transactions are properly recorded in accordance with GAAP, including journal entries, accruals, and revenue recognition.
• Review and approve reconciliations of grant revenues, expenditures, and disbursements, ensuring accuracy and alignment with grant agreements.
• Ensure grants are set up correctly in the financial system, with proper coding, documentation, and internal controls in place.
• Partner with internal teams to streamline and strengthen grant accounting processes, documentation, and compliance workflows.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for grant compliance and reporting, providing guidance and support to leadership and operational teams.
• Adapt quickly to a homegrown or evolving financial system environment; identify opportunities for system or process improvements.
• Mentor and support staff involved in grant accounting activities; provide oversight, training, and quality review as needed.

Requirements

1. 5+ years of progressive grant accounting experience, including 3+ years working with Federal, FFR, grants; previous supervisory or project‑lead experience strongly preferred.
2. Systems-savvy and adaptable, with the ability to quickly learn and navigate a homegrown or nonstandard financial system.
3. Strong work ethic and leadership presence with the ability to step into a fast-paced environment, provide structure, and drive results with minimal supervision.