Grant Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Grant Manager to oversee grant-related financial operations and support strong fiscal accountability for programs in Bellingham, Washington. This role is well suited for someone who is detail oriented and can balance grant compliance, accounting oversight, and team leadership in a structured financial environment. The ideal candidate brings hands-on knowledge of grant administration, financial reporting, and supervisory responsibilities, along with the ability to work effectively with a range of funding sources.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the financial management of grants from multiple funding sources, ensuring accurate tracking, reporting, and compliance throughout the grant lifecycle.

• Supervise and support staff involved in grant accounting activities, providing direction, reviewing work, and promoting consistent financial practices.

• Oversee month-end close processes related to grant-funded programs, including journal entries, reconciliations, and review of general ledger activity.

• Prepare and analyze grant financial reports to support internal leadership, external funders, and audit requirements.

• Monitor expenditures against approved budgets and help ensure grant funds are used in accordance with applicable regulations and award terms.

• Coordinate account reconciliation activities and resolve discrepancies affecting grant balances or financial statements.

• Support financial statement audits by organizing documentation, responding to inquiries, and maintaining accurate grant records.

• Utilize accounting software to manage financial data, improve reporting accuracy, and maintain reliable grant accounting processes.

The salary range for this position is $99,000 to $110,000.

Benefits:

• 100% paid medical/dental/vision
• 401k plan - $77 monthly employer contribution
• 19 paid holidays (including 2-week office closure over Christmas each year)
• 3 weeks PTO
• 12 sick days

• Associate’s degree with at least 4 years of grant administration or grant accounting experience and 4 years of staff supervision, or Bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years of relevant grant experience and 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing grants from public funding sources such as federal, state, or local programs; funding source background may vary.
• Working knowledge of month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger review.
• Experience preparing for or supporting financial statement audits in an accounting or grant-funded environment.
• Proficiency with accounting software and the ability to maintain accurate financial records and reporting.
• Strong understanding of grant compliance, budget monitoring, and financial controls.
• Ability to lead a team, prioritize deadlines, and communicate financial information clearly to a variety of stakeholders.