[Hiring] Grants Manager @Services for the Underserved

Role Description

The Grants Manager will report to the Director of Grants Administration and provide day-to-day support to the Grants Department. This position will oversee the management of a portion of SUS’s grants and funded programs. This individual will work closely with a variety of fiscal, budgetary and program services functions.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Grants Administration and Budgeting:
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual claims, submit the claims and budgets to funders on various funder specific portals, ensuring full compliance with funder requirements (e.g., DOHMH, DHS, HUD, etc.).
  • Work on contract and budget renewals and budget modifications (New York City, State, Federal, Private).
  • Monitor the contract budgets and program performance on a monthly basis.
  • Maintain the P&L and Grants related Balance Sheet accounts; review expense allocations on a regular basis for accuracy.
  • Monitor the AR, cash management.
  • Manage the funding database as it relates to grant-makers; maintain accurate files for each funding source.
  • Respond to audit requests under the supervision of the Director of Grants Administration.
• Reporting and Analysis:
  • Analyze year-to-date financial performance of the programs.
  • Calculate revenue and expense projections.
  • Ensure timely completion of reports and other correspondence.
  • Analyze results and provide commentary to the Director, the VP of Grants Administration and the CFO.
• Other:
  • Assist with implementation and testing of new ERP Systems (and/or upgrade of the existing systems).
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting.
• 2+ years of experience with grants management and/or public sector funding (NYS, City and Federal grant and contract experience).
• Experience undergoing and supervising audits.
• Knowledge of methods and practices of grant & contract reporting, OMB requirements.
• Excellent communication skills – ability to present financial data to financial and non-financial customers.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Demonstrated skills using Microsoft desktop applications including: Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams.
• Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel creating models and using advanced formulas.
• Experience with ERP systems.

Requirements

• Key Performance Standards:
  • Communication: Strong oral and written skills with proven ability to effectively interface with individuals at various levels within and outside the organization.
  • Integrity: Uphold personal and professional ethics and values, considering the values of the organization and respecting the culture, beliefs and abilities of individuals we serve.
  • Relationships: Ability to develop long-standing relationships with funders and SUS staff.
  • Critical Evaluation: Ability to generate ideas for service improvement for discussion within multidisciplinary teams and with individuals and their supports.
  • Teamwork: Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and contribute to the leadership that creates a fun work environment.
  • Self-Motivated: Ability to demonstrate initiative and endeavor to maintain a stable level of productivity.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• 3-5 years of proven experience in social services.
• Experience with ERP systems – Microsoft Dynamics – NAV preferred.
• Experience with budgeting/planning applications.

Benefits

• Health and wellness resources.
• Generous PTO.
• Professional development opportunities.

Company Description

S:US is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential, and continuous quality improvement.