Manager of Grant Accounting Operations

Job Description

Job Description

Manager of Grant Accounting Operations

The Claims Conference is looking for a Manager of Grant Accounting Operations to join our Allocations department. The ideal candidate is an experienced people manager who is process and detail oriented, takes initiative, and excels in project management. The skills that will enable your success are problem-solving, strong communication skills, and grants management experience.

Note: this is a hybrid position with a minimum of two days in the office.

The Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference), a nonprofit organization with offices in New York, Israel, Germany and Austria, secures material compensation for Holocaust survivors around the world. Founded in 1951 by representatives of 23 major international Jewish organizations, the Claims Conference negotiates for and disburses funds to individual survivors and organizations and seeks the return of Jewish property stolen during the Holocaust. As a result of negotiations with the Claims Conference since 1952, the German government has paid more than $95 billion in indemnification to individuals for suffering and losses resulting from persecution by the Nazis. For 2025, the Claims Conference distributed approximately $530 million in compensation for survivors globally and $960 million for survivors’ welfare needs such as home care, medicine and food.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct supervision and guidance to administrative staff, accounting associates, and grant accounting specialist, including workload prioritization, performance management, coaching, and professional development;
• Oversee day-to-day administrative, financial, and data-related workflows to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant execution of responsibilities, including grant administration, reporting, and payment processes, in coordination with relevant teams;
• Prepare and review administrative materials, reports, and analyses, including materials completed by staff;
• Oversee coordination, review, and quality control of reports and supporting documentation submitted to the German Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF), ensuring compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements;
• Serve as an internal point of coordination for BMF-related reporting inquiries and documentation requests;
• Oversee the preparation of allocation materials, including coordinating the deliverables calendar to ensure deadlines are met and quality standards are maintained;
• Coordinate regular updates in grants management systems to support program operations and reporting requirements;
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, enhanced reporting and technology in collaboration with team members;
• Support cross-departmental collaboration for operational questions and by facilitating effective communication between Allocations, Audit, Finance, Data and IT teams, and Communications, etc.;
• Participate in report review as needed or if time allows;
• Ensure communication, coordination and consistency in processes with Israel office;
• Participate in policy development and documentation of processes, as needed;
• Provide support to the Director of Allocations, RED Director, and Program Managers, as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree;
• 5-7 years of related experience in nonprofit finance or grants management;
• Managerial/supervisory experience preferred;
• Expertise in a nonprofit organization;
• Experience with financial reports and review;
• Proven data/system experience;
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.

Claims Conference offers generous benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and competitive salaries based on geographic location. Our target salary range for Manager of Grant Accounting Operations in the New York City market is $110,000-$117,000. This salary range represents Claims Conference’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of posting. The final salary for this role will be determined based on careful consideration of a variety of factors, such as the candidate’s exact location, experience in similar roles, and expertise related to the qualifications. This information is offered in support of our commitment to transparency.

I acknowledge by proceeding with my application that if employed I will abide by the Claims Conference Statement of Values which can be found at this link.

The Claims Conference is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of any category protected by law, including (without limitation) race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, height, weight or disability status. In compliance with NYS Labor Law Section 194-a, the Claims Conference does not seek salary history information from job applicants.