Manager of Grant Financial Operations

Location: Fairmont, WV
Job Type: Full-Time
Industry: Higher Education / Grant Accounting / Finance
Experience: 2–4 Years

Express Employment Professionals is partnering with a local higher education institution to recruit a Manager of Grant Financial Operations in Fairmont, WV
. This full-time position will oversee the financial administration, accounting, reporting, and compliance of federal, state, local, and private grants, contracts, sponsored programs, and restricted funds
.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting or finance professional who enjoys working with grant accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, reconciliations, compliance, audits, and sponsored program finances
.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, analytical, and detail-oriented with experience managing complex financial data and collaborating across Finance, Human Resources, and other departments.

• Manage the creation, maintenance, reconciliation, and closure of restricted and grant‑funded accounts
  .
• Track grant expenditures and ensure expenses are properly recorded and allocated.
• Process and review payroll allocations for grant-funded positions.
• Update grant budgets and perform budget-to-actual reconciliations
  .
• Prepare and post journal entries and accounting adjustments.
• Identify and correct improper cost transfers, posting errors, and financial discrepancies.
• Complete month‑end accounting processes for restricted and sponsored funds.
• Prepare financial reports, schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Monitor grant cash flow, invoices, draw requests, reimbursements, and financial reporting requirements
  .
• Collaborate with Finance and Human Resources to establish and reconcile grant‑funded positions.
• Work with internal departments and external partners to improve grant billing and reimbursement processes.
• Assist with year‑end close and annual financial audits
  .
• Prepare audit schedules, calculations, accruals, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Serve as a primary financial contact for Research & Development audits
  .
• Assist with reporting requirements for restricted funds and federally funded programs.
• Help ensure compliance with applicable GAAP, GASB, Uniform Guidance, and grant requirements
  .
• Develop, update, and document grant accounting policies and financial procedures.
• Collaborate with departments to promote accurate and timely grant financial reporting.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual accounting processes and improve ERP system functionality
  .
• Participate in special accounting, finance, and process improvement projects.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
  , or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2–4 years of experience in accounting, finance, budgeting, grant accounting, or a related area.
• Strong financial analysis and reconciliation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  , including formulas, data sorting, and Pivot Tables.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet financial reporting deadlines.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information with integrity and professionalism.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience with federal, state, local, or private grant administration
  .
• Experience with grant accounting, restricted funds, sponsored programs, or research administration
  .
• Understanding of GAAP, GASB, and Uniform Guidance requirements.
• Experience with budget‑to‑actual reporting and financial reconciliations.
• Experience preparing financial reports…