Finance & Grants Manager Job Seattle area,Washington USA,Finance & Banking

Reporting to the VP of Finance and working closely with the leadership team, the Finance and Grant Manager will ensure strong financial stewardship across the organization and provide clear financial insights to support decision-making and program success.

This leader will oversee program budgeting, financial reporting, audit management, and grant financial compliance while leading and developing a team of finance professionals. The role requires someone who enjoys balancing strategic thinking, operational execution, and team leadership in a mission-driven environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Strengthening Financial Planning and Visibility

The manager will help strengthen financial planning processes and ensure leadership and programming teams have clear insight into financial performance and funding sustainability. Lead the organization's financial planning and budgeting processes while helping leadership translate strategy into sustainable financial plans. Lead the annual budgeting process and long-range financial planning
Partner with program leaders to develop grant and program budgets
Monitor financial performance and key financial KPIs
Support strategic planning and long-term financial sustainability

Supporting Complex Grant-Funded Programs

A large portion of Akin's funding comes from government and grant sources. The Finance & Grants Manager will ensure strong financial oversight, reporting, and compliance with funding requirements.

Financial Operations & Reporting

Ensure the organization's financial operations run smoothly and provide clear, actionable insight to leadership.
Oversee monthly close Journal entries, financial reporting, and budget-to-actual analysis
Develop dashboards and financial reports for leadership and the board
Strengthening financial systems, reporting processes, and financial transparency
Translate financial data into insights for program and executive leaders

Finance Team Leadership & Systems Improvement

Lead, develop, and mentor the finance team while continuously improving systems and processes.
Supervise Financial Analyst(s) and support a team of accounting professionals
Foster a culture of collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement
Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, workflows, and technology
Support financial literacy across the organization

Grant Compliance and Grant Proposals

Support the organization's large portfolio of locally and federally funded programs through strong financial oversight and compliance.
Oversee financial management of federal and state grants
Ensure compliance with GAAP, federal grant requirements, and regulatory reporting
Manage annual financial and federal audits and serve as primary liaison with auditors
Maintain cost allocation methodologies and indirect cost structures
Collaborate with program, development, and operations teams on grant proposals
Maintain relationships with financial institutions, grantors, and external partners

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Strong knowledge of nonprofit financial management principles, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and long-range financial planning
Knowledge and understanding of GAAP, federal grant regulations, Uniform Guidance, and financial compliance requirements
Demonstrated experience managing federal, state, and grant-funded programs, including financial oversight, reporting, and compliance monitoring
Strong understanding of audit processes, internal controls, cost allocation methodologies, and indirect cost structures
Ability to lead the annual budgeting process and develop sustainable financial plans aligned with organizational strategy
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial and operational data and translate findings into actionable insights
Ability to monitor financial performance, analyze budget-to-actual variances, and track organizational financial KPIs
Demonstrated effectiveness in communication, including the ability to extract and articulate key business and financial issues in a manner meaningful to a variety of audiences
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate financial concepts clearly to non-finance leaders
Ability to build collaborative relationships and work effectively across cross-functional teams, including finance, operations, development, and program leadership
Demonstrated knowledge of business principles, theories, and concepts, including operational and strategic planning within nonprofit or healthcare environments
Strong leadership and team development skills, including experience supervising, mentoring, and developing finance and accounting staff
Ability to foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, learning, and continuous improvement
Ability to manage multiple projects, competing priorities, timelines, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through
Ability to work…