Grants Manager

Thanks for your interest in Success Academy! Running a large, fast-growing, and high-performing network of public charter schools takes a village - families, children, teachers, staff and faculty, advocates, and supporters alike. We are growing fast in New York and expanding to Florida, and we would love to welcome you to our community! We work tirelessly every day to ensure children have access to a fun, rigorous, whole-child education regardless of zip code or economic status. When you join SA, you play a part in giving every student who walks through our doors a fair shot at reaching his or her potential.

About this Role

This Team Lead role oversees the core financial and accounting aspects of the grants and government funding lifecycle. This individual will have primary day-to-day responsibility for the production of financial reports related to both private foundations and government funding, maintaining an adequate system of accounting records and a comprehensive set of controls. A critical aspect of this role is to help re-engineer and develop a best-in-practice grants accounting process.
Key Responsibilities:

Process Improvement & Financial Controls

• Oversee the core financial and accounting aspects of the private grants and government funding lifecycle.
• Maintain an adequate system of accounting records and a comprehensive set of controls.
• Identify opportunities for process simplification and automation, driving a continuous flow of new ideas and process improvements.
• Help re-engineer and develop a best-in-practice grants accounting process, ensuring proper process documentation for all revenue streams.
• Ensure all key financial controls for the grants function are operating effectively as designed.

Financial Reporting & Budgeting

• Manage the upfront financial budget development process.
• Implement and train employees on improved tagging processes, specifically the expense coding process.
• Ensure appropriate tagging and optimal utilization of all grant funding (private and government).
• Prepare regular financial reports on funds tagged and utilization.
• Identify additional opportunities to seek funding for untagged expenses/programs.
• Conduct due diligence on untagged expenditures to determine eligibility under restricted grants.
• Monitor receipt of all grant payments.
• Assess the adequacy of revenue recognition and the ability to interpret complex US GAAP accounting topics such as the new revenue accounting standard (ASC 606).
• Provide the Accounting team with the necessary documentation to support the month-end closing process.

Audit & Funding Support

• Serve as the financial Subject Matter Expert for existing and potential government grants regarding budgetary oversight and financial reporting.
• Develop documentation related to budget narratives, explanation of programs, and spend.
• Work closely with year-end auditors on financial statement reviews, responding timely to any audit requests related to grant financials.

Requirements:

Experience & Education

• You have 6+ years of experience, with at least 3 years in accounting/finance for grants and government funding.
• You possess a Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance.
• Experience with charter schools is a bonus.

Skills & Traits

• Possesses strong financial acumen and a grasp of the nuances that exist within non-profit accounting.
• A collaborative, hands-on, results-oriented, and innovative professional who operates with the utmost integrity at all times.
• Brings transformation experience and is a change agent with the ability to drive financial process improvements.
• A clear communicator, able to craft and deliver messages to multiple constituencies at all levels (including the CFO).
• Proven partnership abilities and experience working with diverse groups on financial projects.
• Expertise in prioritizing projects, problem-solving, meeting deadlines, initiating follow-through, and displaying strict attention to detail.
• Analytically grounded, with the ability to actualize ideas through execution.
• Possesses a track record of success in complex, fast-paced, creative, and rapidly changing environments.

Compensation, Benefits & Perks

At Success Academy, we invest boldly in our Network team with a comprehensive package designed to support your health, financial future, and overall well-being:

• Day-One Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting your first day (SA covers 82% of our core medical plan), plus a free One Medical membership and confidential mental health support via EAP/Talkspace.
• Financial Security: 403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer match, up to $2,400/year in employer HSA contributions, employer-paid life/disability insurance, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility.
• Time to Recharge: Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
• Perks & Stipends: A $50/month cellphone stipend ($600/year), pre-tax commuter benefits, backup family care, and performance-based earning incentives.

This is a hybrid position based in our NYC Financial District office, requiring on-site work Tuesday through Thursday and remote work on Monday and Friday.

Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience. This position is not bonus eligible.

Compensation Range

$120,000-$140,000 USD

Success Academy Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.

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Success Academy Charter Schools does not offer employment-based immigration sponsorship.