Grant Financial Manager

Grant Financial Manager

Oswego County Opportunities (OCO) is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Grant Financial Manager to help ensure the financial strength and sustainability of programs that make a difference throughout our community.

In this role, you'll oversee budgeting, financial reporting, grant compliance, and fiscal operations for a diverse portfolio of programs and funding sources. You'll partner closely with program leadership, executive management, funders, and state agencies to ensure critical resources are managed effectively and aligned with organizational goals.

If you're a finance professional who enjoys turning complex financial data into actionable insights while supporting a mission-driven organization, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Develop and manage annual operating budgets, grant budgets, and long-range capital budgets.
• Monitor financial performance and provide ongoing budget analysis and forecasting.
• Prepare financial reports and analyses for program staff, agency leadership, and executive management.
• Ensure compliance with grant requirements, contract terms, GAAP, agency policies, and federal, state, and local regulations.
• Review and reconcile revenue, expenses, payroll allocations, and assigned accounts.
• Conduct financial reviews and audits of grant expenditures and records.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities, providing recommendations to improve outcomes.
• Collaborate with funders, state agencies, and internal stakeholders on fiscal matters.
• Supervise and mentor finance staff.
• Approve purchases and expenditures in accordance with contracts and internal controls.
• Support the development and enhancement of financial systems, processes, and internal controls.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 3-5 years' experience in accounting, budgeting, grants management, financial reporting, or financial analysis.
• Experience with in human services, nonprofit organizations, or grant-funded environments is preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience will be considered.

Skills & Experience

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial management.
• Experience building, monitoring, and analyzing budgets.
• Knowledge of grant compliance and contract requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across departments.
• Commitment to professionalism, confidentiality, and continuous improvement.

About Oswego County Opportunities

Ranking among Oswego County's top ten largest private employers, OCO carries out its mission to inspire partnerships and provide services that empower people, support communities, and change lives through more than 50 programs serving 15,000 people each year.

OCO's Employee benefits include:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (available to Full-Time staff)
• Paid leave (sick leave, PTO, holidays, etc.)
• 403B Deferred Annuity Retirement Plan
• Term Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Oswego County Opportunities, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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