[Hiring] Associate Manager - Project Business Development & Finance & Accounting @MCD Global Health

Role Description

The Manager/Associate Manager - Project Business Development (BD) and Finance & Accounting is accountable for performing all aspects of project (grant) financial and accounting administration, including both federal and non-federal awards.

• Provides comprehensive pre- and post-award support, encompassing financial and accounting functions, project budgets, project level accounts, financial analysis, allocations, accruals, and forecasting of expenditures.
• Creates cost and pricing proposals in collaboration with the business development team.
• Processes Country Office monthly financial packages and supports the country offices in the production of the same.
• Supports project leaders in addressing changes in project scope or timeline and resolving any financial issues that may impede the project.
• Tracks and analyzes consolidated financial results for all projects.
• Currently, this position does not have any direct reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field is required.
• 6-10 years of progressive experience in financial grant management, preferably in a nonprofit environment, with a strong understanding of nonprofit accounting principles, GAAP and federal awards (USAID, CDC, NIH, or similar).
• Demonstrated intermediate knowledge and understanding of USG Rules and Regulations, including FAR (especially Subpart 31.7) and 22CFR200.
• Excellent demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, strong communication abilities, and proficiency in financial software and reporting tools.
• Strong experience managing reporting, budget development and analysis, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, payroll, and project (donor) reporting.
• Keen analytic, organization and problem-solving skills which allows for strategic data interpretation versus simple reporting.
• Strong demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills; experience in effectively communicating key data, including presenting financial reports to non-finance audiences, including senior leadership, board members or other outside partners.
• Ability and desire to translate complex financial concepts to individuals at all levels including finance and non-finance managers.
• Microsoft Excel experience, including pivot tables etc.

Requirements

• Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT and QuickBooks.
• Demonstrated track record in grants management as it relates to compliance and reporting of government, corporate and foundation grants.

Benefits

• Grade 5/6 (Maine pay range: $64,000-$93,000). Salary will vary based on geographical location.

Location and Work Environment

• The primary location of this position is remote/home office based.
• Job responsibilities may require periodic meetings, conferences, training, etc., that necessitate an individual to be in various public places (e.g., hotel conference rooms).
• Employees may opt for a hybrid arrangement if they are within commuting distance to our Hallowell, ME office.