Grants Manager

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Reporting to the Vice President of Contracts, the Contract Manager will oversee and manage a portfolio of government and foundation grants.

• Coordinates and ensures completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual billing and reporting to government agencies to ensure timely reimbursement payments.
• Performs post-award activities including regulatory compliance monitoring, salary and insurance allocations and effort reporting, materials order processing, invoice preparation, payment processing, cost center charges, grant projections, and grant closing processes.
• Maintains contractual records and documentation such as receipt and control of contract correspondence, subcontract information sheets, contractual changes, status reports and other documents for all projects.
• Works on all aspects of government contract audits including pre-audit preparation of requested documents, actively participates in the auditor's site visit and follows up as needed.
• Ensures timely contract close-out, extension or renewal, modifications, and monitors transaction compliance (milestones, deliverables, invoicing, etc.).
• Works with Finance/Program management to ensure adherence to broader finance and risk requirements such as revenue recognition, pricing, discounting, bidding policies, etc.
• Reviews procedures relating to reporting and makes recommendations for improvements.
• All other duties, as assigned.

Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Monday‑Friday 9 am‑5:30 pm

• BS in Accounting/Finance required.
• Working knowledge of GAAP accounting (not-for-profit) required.
• One–two years' experience in the non‑profit sector and interaction with senior/executive staff preferred.
• Experience with non-profit accounting systems, especially Intacct (Sage) a plus.
• Experience working with DHS, DOHMH, HASA, DFTA, HUD, MTA, OMH and other funding agency contracts a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills – this position will interact heavily with Human Resources, Program and other finance staff and various government funding agencies.
• Strong computer skills including word processing and spreadsheet skills (MS Office) required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Strong organizational and presentation skills required.
• Attention to detail required.
• Financial analysis skills required.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and tact required.
• Strong time management skills, including ability to handle multiple, concurrent tasks required.
• Ability to maintain effectiveness under deadlines required.
• Vaccination preferred but not required.

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• Competitive health and dental plans, with coverage available for your spouse, domestic partner, and dependents.
• A minimum of 3 weeks paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, and additional paid sick and personal time. A 403(b) pension plan with a matching benefit paid by BRC.
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