Finance & Grant Analyst

The Finance & Grant Analyst supports accurate and compliant financial reporting for grant‑funded programs by preparing labor allocations, identifying grant eligible expenses, and preparing grant level actuals vs. budget analyses. The position plays a key role in ensuring grant expenses are properly attributed, supported, and aligned with grant requirements, while partnering closely with Finance and Program teams to surface risks and improve clarity

• Support grant compliance for federal, state, and locally funded grant programs by preparing analyses, reconciliations, and documentation for Finance leadership review.
• Prepare, manage, and update financial data including budget to actual comparison reports for internal review and funder reporting.
• Identify and reconcile grant expenses through detailed review of payroll data, credit card activity, and general ledger detail.
• Allocate personnel costs across grants using approved methodologies (e.g. payroll data, time studies, allocation models) and prepare allocation schedules for accounting review.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to clarify grant budgets, timelines, and financial requirements as needed.
• Surface compliance questions proactively and flag miscoding, unclear expenses, or potential risks to Finance leadership.
• Maintain organized support files for grant allocations, expense documentation, and reporting schedules.
• Support budget development and forecasting processes by preparing analytical inputs and documentation.
• Assist with audit and funder reviews by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements related to grant financial analysis and reporting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelors in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or related field is preferred. Experience can substitute for post‑secondary education on a year‑for‑year basis.

2-4 years of related experience with increasing responsibility or equivalent and related work experience years of experience in a finance or analytical role involving grants, reconciliations, payroll or cost data, and recurring reporting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Understand and comply with all Agency policies and procedures, including Child Protection Policies.
• Understand and comply with all principles of Trauma‑Informed Care. Willingness to acquire basic concepts in care coordination for adolescents and young adults and incorporate into service‑provision.
• Working knowledge of grant‑funded or restricted funding environments, including budget development and financial reporting requirements.
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated experience working in Excel, including building and maintaining allocation schedules, reconciliations, and financial reports.
• Ability to analyze detailed financial data and identify discrepancies, trends, or compliance concerns.
• High attention to detail with the ability to organize, document, and maintain accurate support files.
• Ability to manage recurring deliverables, prioritize work effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly and ask clarifying questions.
• Demonstrated initiative and problem solving skills, including the ability to surface risks and propose practical solutions.
• Sound professional judgment and commitment to ethical financial practices.
• Commitment to fostering a learning‑oriented and supportive work environment.
• Proficient with standard computer operating systems. Ability to navigate Microsoft Office Suite, online databases, and other programs and websites as required.
• Willingness and ability to work outside normal business hours, holidays and weekends as needed.
• Willingness and ability to attain a CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Possess a current and valid Driver’s License.
• Acceptable driving record assessed through CHA’s Drivers Acceptability Matrix.
• Pass federal, state, and local background check investigations.

• Position is established in an office setting within the Youth Engagement Center.
• Noise…