POSITION: Assistant Director of Grants and Budgets Community and Shelter Services

REPORTS TO: Senior Director of Grants Management

CLASSIFICATION: Full Time

EXEMPT/NONEXEMPT: Exempt

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Assistant Director of Grants is responsible for finalizing the financial close process, claiming grants (specifically for Community Services and Shelter Services) balance sheet analysis, and annual audit coordination as appropriate. S/he is directly responsible for the claiming, coordination and management of the community services area, and would assist with other projects as needed.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Monitor funding and transaction accounting for LSSNY programs. Perform grant-related post-award functions, including expense analysis reconciliations. Ensure compliance with all contractual obligations and accurate data tracking for each funding source as appropriate for a grants portfolio of over $25 M consisting of city, state, private and federal funding.
Responsible for balance sheet analysis to ensure that all data is recorded in a systematic and timely manner.
Assists and coordinates the annual audit process working closely with the accountants and the Director of Grants and Budgets
Automates and streamlines processes as appropriate.
Plays a key role in the accounting system implementation process.
Works closely with supporting program operations to ensure that grants are supported, and money is well utilized during the grants cycle.

Assist with ongoing grantors audits by preparing audit work papers and account analyses.
Committed to a structured process, using tools and technology as appropriate.
Works on constantly improving processes to ensure that our processes are systematic and efficient.
Ability to support the budget and analysis process as needed
Develops and maintains policies and procedures as needed.
Perform other duties as necessary and assigned.

SUPERVISES:

Grants Support Specialist
Grant Manager

EDUCATION:

A bachelors degree in accounting is essential. Advanced educational credentials are a plus.

EXPERIENCE:

8+ years experience in accounting within a complex non-profit environment working with multiple entities and diverse governmental funding sources.
Prior supervisory experience is essential.
Preference for candidates with experience in non-profit organizations and FundEz software and Intacct.
Experience with process analysis and accounting conversions is highly desirable.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Highly motivated self-starter, keen sense of initiative
Strong analytical skills.
Advanced knowledge of MS Excell and other MS office packages.
Energized and energizing team player
Knowledge of non-profit and fund accounting as well as government contracts
Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast paced rapidly changing environment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Lutheran Social Services of NY

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