Budget Compliance Manager- Grants

Job Title Budget Compliance Manager
Contract-to-hire

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field; a Master's degree is a plus.
• Proven experience in grant management and compliance, preferably within a non-profit environment.
• Demonstrated experience with government grant compliance, particularly federal grants and contracts related to these awards.
• Strong financial acumen, including budget development and management, financial analysis, and reporting.

• Grant compliance for the following agencies: ACS, DoA, DHS, DSS, DYCD, DoHMH, HPD, etc

• Grant Budget Management:
  • Develop and manage detailed budgets for grant applications and ongoing projects.
  • Monitor grant expenditures to ensure adherence to approved budgets and allowable cost principles.
  • Track and report all financial transactions related to grants, maintaining detailed records and receipts.
  • Coordinate with finance and program teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to funders.
  • Prepare and submit accurate and timely grant reimbursement requests.
  • Conduct regular budget reconciliation and analysis, making necessary adjustments to prevent overruns.
• Grant Compliance & Oversight:
  • Ensure compliance with all grant regulations, including federal (e.g., OMB Circulars), state, and local requirements
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for external program officers for government grants, negotiating budgets and scope of services.
  • Review grant contracts and agreements to ensure compliance with funding agency requirements.
  • Develop and implement internal controls and procedures to ensure grant compliance.
  • Stay informed of changes in grant regulations and funding landscapes, adapting strategies accordingly.
  • Oversee and coordinate grant audits, providing necessary documentation and responses.
  • Provide guidance and training to staff on grant administration and compliance best practices.
• Reporting & Documentation:
  • Prepare and submit required reports of grant activity for state and federal authorities and other grant-funding sources.
  • Ensure all data tracking and file creation are in compliance with funder requirements.
  • Maintain the central grant management system and ensure appropriate archiving of grant and contractual documents.
  • Develop new systems and tools to increase the efficiency of grant reporting, as needed.
• Collaboration & Communication:
  • Work closely with program staff to manage project deliverables and ensure accurate programmatic reporting on grants and sub-awards.
  • Liaise with finance and IT departments to ensure effective and efficient grantmaking processes.
  • Build and maintain relationships with funding organizations and stakeholders.
  • Provide expertise and advice on non-profit compliance and risk matters to leadership.