National Finance and Grant Manager

Century Group is partnering with a client that is seeking a Budget & Grants Finance Manager to join their team. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Expected starting base salary of $85, to $, per year.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee financial management for a portfolio of national grants, ensuring accurate tracking, spending, and documentation.

• Coordinate with development and program teams to review agreements, align budgets, and meet reporting deadlines.

• Prepare reimbursement requests, record transactions in financial systems, and maintain clear audit trails.

• Monitor compliance requirements, including deadlines, drawdowns, and allowable costs, and address issues proactively.

• Support continuous improvements in grant tracking, reporting workflows, and cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred; professional credentials such as CPA.

• At least 3+ years of nonprofit finance or grant accounting experience with hands-on government grant management.

• Strong familiarity with grant compliance, receivables, invoicing, and funder reporting practices.

• Proficiency with financial and grant systems (e.g., Blackbaud/Financial Edge or similar) and strong Excel skills.

• Solid understanding of nonprofit accounting principles and financial statement reporting.

Qualifications:

• Exceptional attention to detail with strong organizational skills and deadline discipline.

• Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and professional judgment.

• Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and levels.

• Proven problem-solving skills and a process-improvement mindset within finance and grants.

• Comfortable supporting special projects and adapting to evolving organizational needs.

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