Grants & Contracts Manager

Position: Grants & Contracts Manager
Location: Divisional Headquarters, Finance Department (Hartford, CT)
Status: Non
- Exempt, Full-time
Hours Per Week: 40 Hours
Scope of Position: Oversee the organization's management, compliance, and grant administration. Ensure all grant-funded programs align with donor requirements, regulatory standards, and internal policies and procedures. Work closely with grant writers and accountants. Manage grant reporting, monitoring, and risk assessment to support the organization’s mission and financial sustainability.

• Address budget variances and compliance concerns.
• Conduct compliance reviews and risk assessments.
• Coordinate grant audits and monitoring visits to ensure all documentation and processes align with grantor expectations.
• Develop and update policies and procedures related to grant management and compliance to ensure adherence to best practices.
• Develop positive working relationships to foster collaborative grant coordination and an oversight environment.
• Effectively communicate complex financial issues to employees, administrators, auditors, the public, and granting agencies.
• Ensure adherence to all grantor requirements, federal and state regulations, and organizational policies.
• Maintain proper documentation for audits and monitoring visits.
• Oversee the budgeting, reporting, and closeout of all grants within Connecticut and Rhode Island.
• Provide guidance and training to program and finance teams on grant compliance, donor regulations, and reporting procedures.
• Review and submit timely financial and narrative reports to donors, ensuring accuracy and completeness of information.
• Serve as the point of contact with grantors, funding agencies, and partners regarding compliance matters and grant administration.
• Work alongside accountants and program administrators to ensure funds are being utilized on time and recorded correctly.
• Work with the finance and program teams to develop grant budgets, track expenditures, and ensure proper allocation of funds.
• Serve as a backup for the DHQ Accounts Receivable
• Serve as a backup for Payroll
• Must be willing to complete and maintain required training and certifications related to program operations as required by The Salvation Army

• A bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, finance, business administration, or a related field is highly preferred.
• A minimum of three years of experience in grant management, compliance, and reporting within a nonprofit is required.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and manage multiple projects with strict deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience in grant management.
• Must complete all required training upon hire.
• Proficiency in Microsoft-based software and financial reporting tools.
• Skill in researching, analyzing, and evaluating complex financial data.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to monitor budgets, track expenses, and ensure compliance.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and private grant regulations, including OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200).
• Will respect and promote the interests of The Salvation Army. The individual is not required to embrace the tenets of faith, but they are required to promote and respect The Salvation Army's mission.

The Salvation Army is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits program to full-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week, including

• Comprehensive health care coverage, including dental/vision/hearing, with low-cost employee premiums, co-pays, and deductibles
• Employer-funded pension plan (100% vested after five years of eligible service)
• Telehealth/online doctor visits
• $20K basic life…