Our client is seeking a dedicated Part-Time Foundation Operations professional to join their dynamic team. This role is pivotal in managing the day-to-day operations of grants, ensuring compliance with legal and financial regulations, and maintaining the integrity of funding processes. The Grants and Compliance Accounting Manager will be responsible for:
- Overseeing the entire grant lifecycle, from proposal development and submission to monitoring and compliance.
- Ensuring compliance with funding source guidelines by reviewing and understanding grant terms and conditions to guarantee adherence to funder requirements.
- Recording accurate, consistent, and timely accounting to facilitate audit readiness, tax support, and budget vs. actual analysis.
- Managing grant budget projections, ensuring spending is on track, and handling any necessary amendments.
- Collaborating with sub-grantees to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with both U.S. private foundation regulations (including expenditure responsibility) and International FCRA laws.
- Coordinating and reviewing legal documents such as grant agreements, sub-award agreements, and service contracts.
- Ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS).
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience.
Core Competencies and Skills/Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in the nonprofit sector, including general accounting, compliance, budget development, and grants management.
- Strong verbal communication, active listening, writing, and editing skills.
- Collaborative team player who is nimble, flexible, and highly resourceful, with the ability to wear many hats.
- Proven ability to resolve complex issues quickly and collaboratively.
- Ability to compile and analyze data and prepare summary status reports.
Software:
- Experience with accounting software, preferably Sage Intacct or similar ERP systems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to our client's mission and work within a fast-paced, impactful environment.