Essential Functions of the position include the following:

The Grants Manager is a key member of the Finance team at Catholic Charities and serves as the financial liaison for grants and contracts. A primary responsibility of this role is to provide financial and compliance expertise to administrators and financial staff at all stages of the grant process, from pre-award grant proposals to post-award grant administration. In this role, the grant manager will interact regularly with the Director of Revenue, the Accounts Receivable Manager, Legal Department, Impact Area Controllers, and staff.

• Assumes custodial responsibility for post-award grant contract administration - e.g., monitors grant submissions, grant accounting, and grant compliance.

• Leads grant cycle process improvement initiatives, ensuring efficient and financial compliance in all areas of grant cycle.

• Reviews general ledger and subledger grant accounting for accuracy and completeness. Reviews matching requirements and indirect costs associated with grants.

• Oversees process of setting up new grants and contracts on subledger, posting charges and cash receipts, in coordination with the Accounts Receivable Manager and Impact Area Controllers.

• Reviews general ledger and subledger grant accounting for accuracy and completeness.

• Maintains master list of grant reporting due dates, Reviews billing and closeout reports to support financial reporting.

• Meets routinely with Impact Area Controllers to review active grants, monitors budget to actual activity, and outstanding receivable balances.

• Informs Director of Revenue Cycle Management of large budget to actual variances prior to performance period end.

• Assists with annual audit.

• Assists with the Schedule of Federal Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) for the Single Audit and State reporting (e.g., CYEFR (Consolidated Year End Financial Report), IDHS).

• Communicates effectively and manages relationships with Legal, Finance, and Impact Areas.

• Stays abreast of federal compliance. Proactively assists team members with financial and compliance issues.

  PLEASE NOTE: Essential functions include all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

  Kneel and move from sitting, bending, kneeling, or standing multiple times a dayPush and pull objects up two poundsClimb up and down up two flights of stairs at a timeLift up two poundsAdditional Requirements:

  Other Requirements Comply with program and/or Agency requirements related to (check all that apply). X Background check, including any program specific requirements.Physical examinationTB TestingDrug TestingDriver's License and reliable transportationAgency-specified automobile insuranceAdditional Requirements:

  Immediate Supervisor: Director of RevenueDirectly Supervises: Indirectly Supervises: N/A

  Education and Experience Requirements:

  Relevant Education: Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance Minimum: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

  Relevant Experience: Preferred: 3-5 Years: 3-5 years of accounting/finance related experience including grant accounting or audit experience

  Minimum: 3-5 Years: 3-5 years of accounting/finance related experience