Senior Grants Accounting Manager
CFSWatertown, MA, US- Full-time
Senior Grants Accounting Manager
Posted by Creative Financial Staffing (CFS)
Location : Greater Boston Area - Hybrid
Salary : Competitive + strong benefits
Schedule : 3-4 days / week on-site
About the Opportunity
Our client, a mission-driven educational and human services organization, is seeking an experienced Senior Grants Accounting Manager to lead their grants administration, compliance, reporting, and financial support strategy. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about building strong financial infrastructure that supports transformational programming.
The ideal candidate is a proactive collaborator, strong communicator, and problem-solver who can serve as the subject-matter expert for grants and Workday systems.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee full lifecycle grants management including budgeting, tracking, reporting, and compliance
Serve as the Workday & Workday Grants Module expert , supporting configuration, workflow design, and optimization
Ensure accurate invoicing, drawdowns, revenue recognition, and closeout of grant funding
Develop and enhance internal policies, controls, and workflows related to grants
Partner with program, development / fundraising, and finance leadership to ensure compliance with grantor requirements
Prepare grant-related schedules for audits and regulatory reporting
Train internal stakeholders on Workday and grants processes
Support annual budgeting and forecasting
Qualifications
Required : Workday + Workday Grants Module experience
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
7+ years of grant accounting experience, ideally for nonprofit or education-based organizations
Strong knowledge of federal / state grant compliance requirements
Demonstrated ability to interpret grant provisions, financial guidelines, and funding regulations
Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills
Why This Opportunity
Mission-driven environment supporting impactful programming
Strategic role with cross-departmental visibility
Hybrid flexibility
Collaborative and supportive culture
If you're passionate about using your accounting expertise to support programs that make a meaningful difference, we'd love to hear from you!
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