Manager of Grant Accounting

Manager of Grant Accounting

Silver Spring, MD

Base pay range: $90,000 – $95,000 per year.

Santé Group Companies is a leader in community-based behavioral and mental health services. Our mission is to provide empathetic, life‑saving care that helps individuals heal, recover, and thrive, and to fully integrate clients into the community. We value collaboration, innovation, creativity, and inclusiveness, and create an environment where all team members feel secure, welcome, and respected.

The Manager of Grant Accounting will oversee the Grants Department, integrate department work with other Sante teams, manage grant staff across budgeting, contracting, and award administration, and ensure accurate invoicing and reporting with local county agencies and program directors on a monthly basis. The role requires deep knowledge of the grant lifecycle and assistance in developing grant proposals.

• Maintain and update a comprehensive grant manual and operational policies for contracts and grant management.
• Draft templates for contracts and grants, provide in‑house training on contractual and compliance topics, and propose related project records in Blackbaud NXT.
• Manage revenue recognition entries, multi‑job cost re‑allocations, and collaborate with the GL team to process required entries.
• Participate in monthly grant review meetings with the Program Director to assess performance, expenditure, and potential monitoring issues.
• Cross‑reference accounting system data with approved budgets, provide coding guidance, and train program directors on grant budgeting.
• Recruit, train, hire, and supervise Grant Accounting staff.
• Participate in the development and review of grant proposals, including budget development, and manage template and worksheet updates that support award compliance and grant training.
• Lead the management of new and renewal grant awards, coordinate award document collection, and maintain proper document storage.
• Assist in contract negotiation, advise upper management on contractual risk, and manage disputes related to contractual issues.
• Maintain open lines of communication with grant agency monitors, set up project account systems, and monitor compliance with agreement terms.
• Conduct regular meetings with program directors to review financial statements, staff allocations, key milestones, deliverables, and forecast grant spending.
• Supervise preparation of grant agency invoices and reimbursement requests to ensure continuous cash flow.
• Participate in annual audits by grant agencies and manage project close‑out requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Six to ten years of related experience, including at least five years of non‑profit accounting and leadership experience.
• Minimum of four years of experience with federal grant management.
• Strong independent and collaborative work skills in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency in GAAP and experience with Blackbaud NXT is an asset.

• Competitive salary at $90,000 – $95,000 per year.
• Hybrid work schedule with 3 days on site and 2 days remote; 8:30 am – 5 pm standard office hours.
• Comprehensive benefits package customizable to your needs.
• Opportunities for career growth, training, and professional development.
• Company‑wide wellness program and inclusive workplace culture.

The Santé Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. The Santé Group participates in E‑Verify.