The Salem Group Hiring for Director of Finance and Grant Management (Nonprofit) Job at Chicago, IL Full Time

The Salem Group is a professional staffing firm with over 30 years of experience in putting people first! We are proud to match job seekers with reputable employers throughout the U.S.

One of our valued Chicago non-profit clients is looking for an experienced Director of Finance and Grant Management to join their established team!

The Director of Finance and Grants Management is primarily responsible for the management of the finance and grants administrative functions that support the organization. Duties include general accounting, analyzing financial information and preparing financial reports for internal and external purposes, working with program staff to maintain compliance with grants and contracts.

What will you do as the Director of Finance and Grant Management?

Financial Management

• Compile, analyze and present monthly financial reports. Prepare entries to accounts and cash flow analysis statements by also recommending the accounting of reserves, assets, and functional expenditures.
• Implement a robust contracts management and financial management reporting system; ensure that contract billing and collection schedule is adhered to, and that financial data and cash flow are steady and support operational requirements.
• Prepare a monthly compliance calendar including monthly reconciliation reports for federal contracts and various ledger accounts and banks to ensure proper grant administration and implementation, in full compliance with applicable law and contractual obligations, including, but not limited to, IRS (payroll taxes, forms 1099, form 990 annual return), DOL (Form 5500 401(k)), State of Illinois (AG990 annual return, SUTA) and City of Chicago contracts.
• Distribute expenditures, encumbrances, invoices, receipts, and receivables according to schedules.
• Audit contracts, orders, and vouchers.
• Determine proper handling of financial transactions and approve transactions within designated limits.
• Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports.
• Coordinate and lead the annual audit and tax return preparation process, liaise with external auditors and the finance committee of the board of directors. Provides supporting schedules and ad-hoc reports during process.
• Create organization and project budgets in conjunction with ED and program staff and track project expenditures and revenues.
• Prepare management reports for the purposes of process improvement.
• Analyze project data to develop pricing methodology/schedule.
• Attend Board meetings and/or Finance committee meetings to present financial information and answer questions related to financial activity.
• Maintain banking and insurance relationships.
• Update and implement all necessary business policies and accounting practices; improve the finance department’s overall policy and procedure manual.
• Create a risk management system for new contracts and prospective financial opportunities.

Grant Management

• Manage all grant and fee-for-service contracts. Collaborate with program staff to ensure regulation compliance, following the grantor’s guidelines, liaising with the grantor, and evaluating the performance of assigned programs and projects.
• Develop strategies that can improve grant administration processes.
• Prepare and monitor budgets and analyze financial data.
• Support senior management in researching and preparing proposals for funding opportunities.
• Support senior management in preparing program and financial reports for grant and fee-for-service contracts.

Who qualifies for the Director of Finance and Grant Management role?

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or CPA preferred.
• Non-profit finance/accounting background required.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in similar role.
• Experience leading an annual budgeting process.
• Experience managing government grants.
• Must be able to pass appropriate criminal background check.
• Must have excellent computer/internet literacy skills, and proficient in using all Microsoft Officeapplications and web applications associated with Google.
• Knowledge and experience using accounting software.
• Knowledge and experience using Payroll Systems.

What hours will the Director of Finance and Grant Management work?

• Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM (Can be flexible on start and end times)
• Flexible hybrid schedule (in person/remote)
• Contract role (hired permanently after 3 months)

How much will you earn as a Director of Finance and Grant Management?

• Starting salary is $80,000 annually
• Direct deposit and pay card options available for all Salem employees
• Referral and performance bonuses are available!

Positions are available immediately! Don’t wait to apply!

Ready to learn more? Submit your resume and one of our friendly Staffing Managers will contact you soon!

EEO

The Salem Group provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, service in the military, or any other category protected by law.

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Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: From $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chicago, IL 60647: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Non-profit accounting: 3 years (Required)
• Budgeting: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60647