Grants Manager

: The mission of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is to work collaboratively toward the prevention of homelessness and the creation of lasting solutions for homeless and at-risk families, children, and individuals throughout Colorado. The Coalition advocates for and provides a continuum of housing and a variety of services to improve the health, well-being, and stability of those it serves. Coalition Mission The mission of The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is to work collaboratively toward the prevention of homelessness and the creation of lasting solutions for homeless and at-risk families, children, and individuals throughout Colorado. The Coalition advocates for and provides a continuum of housing and a variety of services to improve the health, well-being, and stability of those it serves. Our Philosophy of Service We believe all people have the right to adequate housing and healthcare. We work to remove the barriers that restrict access to these rights. Society benefits when adequate housing and healthcare are available to everyone. We create lasting solutions to homelessness by: 1. Honoring the inherent dignity of those we serve, affirming their capabilities, and fostering their hope that a better life is possible; 2. Building strong, caring communities through the integration of housing, healthcare, and supportive services; 3. Advocating for social equity and challenging the status quo on behalf of the individuals and families we serve; 4. Achieving excellence through continuous quality assurance, innovation, and professional development; and 5. Using resources judiciously and effectively. Job Summary The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless seeks a Grants Manger to manage the day-to-day grants activity in coordination with the Director of Grants & Compliance, overseeing billing staff and program staff to ensure compliance with regulations and grant requirements and prepare financial reports as required by granting agencies and management. This position is the first point of contact for grant related inquiries both internally and externally. This role is responsible for initial and continuous training and guidance of Grant Analysts and Grant Billers, various internal staff, and subrecipients to ensure a high standard of grants compliance across the organization. They review billings for accuracy and compliance with requirements, maintain accounting records within guidelines of GAAP and Uniform Grants Guidance regulations and coordinate the single audit. Other responsibilities include reviewing and recording general ledger maintenance, financial accounting activity, and account reconciliations. This position is located at 2111 Champa St., Denver, Colorado 80205 and reports to the Director of Grants & Compliance. Essential Job Functions Employee must be able to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The primary job functions listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job and do not represent an exhaustive list of job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions. 1. Manage Grant Analyst and Grant Billing staff. 2. Reviews (Federal, State, City and Foundation) grant billings and reports prepared by Grant Analysts to meet billing and reporting due dates (bimonthly, monthly, quarterly, and annually) and provides feedback and corrections as needed. 3. Responsible for initial and continuous training of Grant Analysts and Grant Billers. 4. First point of contact for grant related inquiries from internal staff and outside contacts. 5. Provide Pre- and Post- award fiscal management and compliance of Federal, State, City, and foundation grants awarded to the agency. 6. Review and processes monthly general ledger duties to assist in providing timely and accurate financial statements. 7. Coordinates with Program Directors and program staff on Financial Compliance, budget planning and goals. 8. Monitor spending and audit, research, and resolve any issues relating to grants, audits, monitoring and subrecipient's of CCH. 9. Liaison to external auditors for single audit and responsible for documenting internal control audit memos, proposing accounting treatment of revenue transactions, and preparing complex audit schedules, including revenue recognition schedules required under ASC 606. 10. Provide instruction in the interpretation and application of appropriate fiscal laws, rules, regulations, and procedures. 11. Assists with the preparation, calculation, determination of eligibility, and tracking of match requirements relating to grants. 12. Coordinates with Awarding agencies and Program staff regarding budget amendments. 13. Provide guidance and oversight of Grant Analysts monitoring subrecipient's expenditures and budget to ensure accuracy and compliance. 14. Assists with APR preparation, review and submittal as assigned. 15. Draw payments from various funder websites to ensure timely payment. 16. Performs other duties as assigned. Education and Work Experience 1. Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or related field is required. Relevant work experience may substitute for degree. 2. Extensive experience in grant billing preferred. 3. Supervisory or management experience in grant management preferred. 4. Previous experience using and maintaining a computerized accounting system required; experience with Sage Intacct software preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 1. Knowledge of homeless issues and demonstrated sensitivity to underserved populations. 2. Knowledge of accounting systems and procedures including General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). 3. Ability to research, compile, analyze and disseminate information. 4. Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, contractors, auditors, vendors, government officials and clients. 5. Intermediate Excel skills. Physical Requirements Percentage of work time spent on activity -> 0% - 24% 25% to 49% 50% to 74% 75% to 100% SEEING: Must be able to read computer screens and printed documents. X HEARING: Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with employees and others. X STANDING/WALKING X CLIMBING/STOOPING/KNEELING X LIFTING/PULLING/PUSHING X FINGERING/GRASPING/FEELING: Must be able to write, type and use telephones. X Working Conditions Works in climate-controlled office environment with frequent interpersonal interactions. This is intended to describe the general nature of work performed. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for employees performing this job. This does not represent or establish a contract of employment. The Coalition may change s at any time, with or without notice, as service needs require. The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is committed to delivering services, making employment-related decisions, selecting volunteers, and selecting vendors without regard to age over 40, race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, health condition related to pregnancy, military status, or any other applicable status protected by law. The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is committed to delivering services, making employment-related decisions, selecting volunteers, and selecting vendors without regard to age over 40, race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, military status, or any other applicable status protected by law.