Grants Finance Manager

Job Description

Job Description

OVERVIEW :

This is a full-time position, 35 hours per week

OVERVIEW :

The Grants Finance Manager plays a critical role in the financial stewardship of The Center's grant-funded programs. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate financial tracking, reporting, and compliance of government and private grants. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of grant budgeting, reporting requirements, fund accounting, and nonprofit finance regulations. This role works closely with program managers, development staff, and external funders to ensure fiscal accountability and transparency across all grant-funded activities.

Key Responsibilities :

Grants Management & Compliance

• Develop, monitor, and manage grant budgets in coordination with program and development staff.
• Track grant expenditures to ensure alignment with approved budgets and funding restrictions.
• Maintain detailed grant files and documentation to ensure audit readiness and compliance.
• Coordinate with program staff to ensure appropriate use of funds and timely project spending.
• Review grant agreements to extract and implement financial and compliance requirements.

Financial Reporting

Budgeting & Forecasting

Internal Controls & Systems

Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

CULTURAL COMPETENCY :

The Center delivers programs and services to youth and families across Monroe County who represent many racial, cultural and geographic groups. The Center ensures understanding and values differences in people of diverse cultures, ethnic origins, sexual orientations, disabilities and beliefs. All staff are required to attend cultural competency workshops and trainings and to continually enhance their own understanding of cultural diversity. The Center Performance Appraisal, administered annually, provides an opportunity for staff to evaluate how they are integrating culturally competent practices into everyday work.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Candidates must be able to operate micro-computer and peripherals several hours per day.

The Center for Youth provides equal opportunities for employment