Grants Manager

Write the proposal, track the budget, and fund the future.

Are you a financial wizard with a passion for mission-driven healthcare? We are looking for an analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive Grants Manager to anchor the financial administration and compliance of our grant-funded programs.

As a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center (CCBHC), our work transforms lives and strengthens our community. In this role, you will serve as the core financial bridge between our funding partners, Finance, and program leadership. If you love tracking complex budgets, ensuring seamless compliance, and empowering life-changing behavioral health services through sound financial strategy, we want you on our team!

Make a real impact—every single day. Join one of the state’s largest and most respected community mental health providers, where your work directly changes the lives of local individuals and families. At Riverbend, you’re not just filling a role—you’re helping transform lives and strengthen our community.

At Riverbend, you’ll be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team that is deeply committed to both client care and employee growth. We foster a supportive and inclusive environment where your voice matters, your contributions are recognized, and your career can thrive.

If you’re looking for meaningful work, a strong team culture, and real opportunities for professional growth through training, certifications, and advancement—Riverbend is the place to build your future while making a difference.

As our Grants Manager, you will oversee the full financial lifecycle of our government, foundation, and corporate grants. Your core responsibilities include:

• Grant Financial Management: Serve as the primary Finance contact for all grants. Review awards and budgets, monitor expenditures against funding, build budget-to-actual variance analyses, and drive forecasting and budget revisions.
• Revenue, Reimbursement & Reporting: Coordinate invoice submissions, drawdowns, and reimbursement requests. Reconcile grant revenue and accounts receivable and partner with Accounting to ensure accurate general ledger reporting.
• Compliance & Audit Preparation: Ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance and funder rules. Maintain pristine, audit-ready financial files, manage cost-sharing/matching requirements, and spearhead audit preparations.
• Grant Closeout & Sustainability: Lead financial closeouts, resolve lingering commitments, and support executive leadership in forecasting long-term financial sustainability and program renewals.
• CCBHC & Program Support: Partner with clinical, quality, and data teams to align spending with approved scopes of work. Translate dense financial compliance guidelines into clear, actionable insights for program staff.
• Process Improvement & Analytics: Build dynamic financial dashboards, analyze spending trends, and pioneer improvements to internal controls and grant management workflows.

Mission-Driven Impact: Play a vital role in supporting our identity as a CCBHC, directly fueling mental health and behavioral healthcare access in our community.

Professional Growth: Expand your expertise in complex healthcare funding, compliance architectures, and strategic financial planning.

Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a dedicated, mission-focused team of leaders, clinicians, and finance professionals.

• Experience: Proven background in financial management, grant administration, and compliance (experience within healthcare, behavioral health, CCBHCs, FQHCs, or non-profit finance is strongly preferred).
• Compliance Expertise: Familiarity with government funding regulations, including Uniform Guidance and federal/state grant reporting requirements.
• Analytical Prowess: Exceptional budgeting, forecasting, and reconciliation skills with a meticulous eye for financial variances and data integrity.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Strong communication skills with the ability to partner seamlessly with both financial professionals and clinical/program staff.
• Organization & Drive: Highly organized, self-motivated, and capable of managing multiple…