Finance Grant Manager

The Arab-American Family Support Center (AAFSC), a Brooklyn-based nonprofit dedicated to providing culturally competent social services to Arab and immigrant communities, is hiring a Finance Grant Manager. This is a hybrid position requiring 3-4 days per week on-site in Brooklyn, reporting to the Finance Manager.

You will oversee the organization's entire grants portfolio, managing financial systems, compliance, and reporting to ensure all funding sources are managed accurately and in accordance with regulatory requirements.

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive financial systems for grants management
• Process transactions accurately and timely across all grants
• Monitor expenditures and verify alignment with approved budgets and funder requirements
• Prepare journal entries, analyze ledger activity, and approve accounts payable vouchers
• Create grant budgets, invoices, financial reports, and required schedules tailored to each funder's specifications
• Analyze budget variances and provide financial recommendations to leadership
• Ensure full compliance with federal, state, local, and private funding regulations
• Collaborate with Development and program teams on budgeting, forecasting, and compliance matters
• Support internal and external audits with comprehensive documentation and reconciliations
• Train and mentor staff on grant management policies and best practices
• Identify operational trends and recommend process improvements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience
• At least 3 years of specialized experience in grants accounting and financial management
• Demonstrated experience managing grants from NYC, New York State, federal, and private sources
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word Expertise with accounting systems (Sage Intacct experience highly preferred)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and written/verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in deadline-driven environments
• Valid U.S. work authorization and successful background check clearance required

Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and cultural humility