Grants & Contracts Analyst

Overview

• The Grants & Contracts Analyst will manage assigned grants portfolios and finance billing activities, ensuring compliance with funding requirements and organizational standards.
• This role involves analyzing financial data, preparing budgets, and submitting reports to funders, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Collaborate with internal teams to meet project deadlines and support audits, providing critical financial insights and forecasts.
• Ensure contract revenues and expenditures align with general ledger accounts, maintaining financial integrity and compliance.
• Coordinate subcontractor compliance, invoicing, and reporting, ensuring adherence to contract terms and organizational policies.
• Perform financial analysis using advanced Excel skills, generating detailed reports and schedules for stakeholders.
• Support budget preparation and provide narratives for new and existing programs, collaborating with FP&A teams.
• Handle multiple tasks simultaneously, demonstrating professionalism, confidentiality, and a strong work ethic.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Manage assigned contract portfolios from registration to closeout, ensuring compliance with funding requirements.
• Prepare and submit timely contract vouchers, billing packages, and reports to funding sources.
• Analyze and reconcile general ledger accounts, verifying reimbursements align with contract amounts.
• Initiate follow-ups on outstanding accounts receivable balances, responding to grantor requests effectively.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure timely completion of departmental projects.
• Assist with program audits and year-end organizational audits, providing necessary documentation and insights.
• Generate and analyze financial reports using Excel, providing forecasts and analysis for assigned programs.
• Coordinate subcontractor compliance and reporting, ensuring adherence to organizational policies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, supporting the organization's financial operations.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in financial data analysis and reporting.
• Preferred 4 years of experience in nonprofit financial management and grants administration.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Experience with accounting software like FE or similar platforms is advantageous.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Commitment to quality, accuracy, and thoroughness in financial operations.
• Understanding of grants and billing practices, with knowledge of relevant laws and regulations.