[Hiring] Grants Accounting Supervisor @AMERICAN FARMLAND TRUST

Role Description

The Grants Accounting Supervisor reports to the Grants Finance Manager and is responsible for leading the accounting functions for AFT’s diverse portfolio of grants. This position supervises a team of grant accountants and works to optimize grant-related financial processes in support of the organization’s mission, ensuring compliance with funder requirements and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee all grant agreement accounting, invoicing, and financial reporting across Federal, State, Corporate, Foundation, and other institutional funding sources.
• Interpret grant agreements, terms, and conditions to ensure compliance with funding guidelines, reporting deadlines, and allowable expenses.
• Coordinate the collection process of accounts receivables and revenues owed to the organization stemming from its grant agreements.
• Oversee and maintain a tracker for grants accounting and a central online filing system of complete, fully supported grant files for all active grants and contributions.
• Track, monitor, and report match (cost-share) requirements in accordance with donor requirements.
• Compile year-end reports and other documentation to support the annual audit and any grant-specific audits.
• Provide training, guidance, and support to grant accountants, budget managers, and project managers to build organizational capacity and ensure compliance.
• Stay abreast of U.S. Government (USG) grant management policies and update internal guidance as needed.
• Manage grant-related accounting issues, ensuring timely resolution and escalating significant matters to finance/grant team leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience in grant accounting within the nonprofit sector, government agencies, grant-making organizations, or a similar environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including experience with complex formulas, pivot tables, and financial modeling.
• Experience with financial and accounting software systems.
• In-depth knowledge of GAAP and the ability to stay current on Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) changes.
• Working knowledge of 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance), including cost allowability, indirect cost rates, and federal financial reporting.
• Strong customer service orientation with excellent verbal, written, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead and mentor a high-performing team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in financial management and accounting, with a strong background in non-profits and/or federal grant management.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is a plus.

Benefits

• Insurance coverage begins the 1st of the month following the date of hire.
• Medical & Prescription Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Company Paid Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – Healthcare & Dependent Care
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401k Plan
• Sick Leave: Regular full-time employees accrue 13 “sick days” per year.
• Vacation Leave: Accrue 15 days during the first year increasing by one day per year to 20 days per year maximum.
• Holidays: AFT observes twelve fixed holidays and a week between Christmas and New Years off during the year (all offices closed) plus a choice of up to three (depending on hiring month) floating holidays.

Company Description

• Be a part of a purpose-driven, committed, knowledgeable, high-performing, experienced and fun team.
• A diverse and inclusive work environment.
• A cause and mission you can be proud of.
• Competitive compensation & benefits.
• Remote work opportunity.