Grants Manager

Essential Functions of the position include the following : The Grants Manager is a key member of the Finance team at Catholic Charities and serves as the financial liaison for grants and contracts.

A primary responsibility of this role is to provide financial and compliance expertise to administrators and financial staff at all stages of the grant process, from pre-award grant proposals to post-award grant administration.

In this role, the grant manager will interact regularly with the Director of Revenue, the Accounts Receivable Manager, Legal Department, Impact Area Controllers, and staff.

Assumes custodial responsibility for post-award grant contract administration - e.g., monitors grant submissions, grant accounting, and grant compliance.

Leads grant cycle process improvement initiatives, ensuring efficient and financial compliance in all areas of grant cycle.

Reviews general ledger and subledger grant accounting for accuracy and completeness. Reviews matching requirements and indirect costs associated with grants.

Oversees process of setting up new grants and contracts on subledger, posting charges and cash receipts, in coordination with the Accounts Receivable Manager and Impact Area Controllers.

Reviews general ledger and subledger grant accounting for accuracy and completeness. Maintains master list of grant reporting due dates, Reviews billing and closeout reports to support financial reporting.

Meets routinely with Impact Area Controllers to review active grants, monitors budget to actual activity, and outstanding receivable balances.

Informs Director of Revenue Cycle Management of large budget to actual variances prior to performance period end. Assists with annual audit.

Assists with the Schedule of Federal Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) for the Single Audit and State reporting (e.g.

CYEFR (Consolidated Year End Financial Report), IDHS). Communicates effectively and manages relationships with Legal, Finance, and Impact Areas.

Stays abreast of federal compliance. Proactively assists team members with financial and compliance issues. PLEASE NOTE : Essential functions include all other duties and responsibilities as assigned X Kneel and move from sitting, bending, kneeling, or standing multiple times a day X Push and pull objects up 2 pounds X Climb up and down up 2 flights of stairs at a time X Lift up 2 pounds Additional Requirements : Other Requirements Comply with program and / or Agency requirements related to (check all that apply).

X Background check, including any program specific requirements Physical examination TB Testing Drug Testing Driver's License and reliable transportation Agency-specified automobile insurance Additional Requirements : Immediate Supervisor : Director of Revenue Directly Supervises : Indirectly Supervises : N / A Education and Experience Requirements : Relevant Education : Preferred : Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance Minimum : Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration Relevant Experience : Preferred : 3-5 Years : 3-5 years of accounting / finance related experience including grant accounting or audit experience Minimum : 3-5 Years : 3-5 years of accounting / finance related experience Employment Type : Full Time