Director (Grant Accounting) - Goddard Riverside
New York, NY 10024
About the Job
Tracks and monitors all grant status (billing and collection, budget modifications, amendments, renewal etc.)
Collaborate with Director of Contract Compliance and Quality Assurance on the status of all contract funding
Collaborate with the Director of External Affairs related to the status of Discretionary funding
Supervise all program accountants, review their work for accuracy
Meet with the programs monthly and quarterly or more, as needed, with the support of the Controller to review where programs are in terms of their spending and billing against their budgets
Works with the Controller and CFO on annual internal budget process
Prepare and submit CFR
Supervises the recording of all electronic payments for the grants in the assigned portfolio
Monitor, input, review all grant data in the required City/State/Federal portal and system
Serve as a liaison with principals and other departments on issues regarding grants.
Ensure grant accountants provide financial projections by coordinating budget/forecast preparation; collecting, analyzing information; advising departments on the collection and analysis of data
Ensure program accountants work proactively with program staff to understand needs and changes in the program’s operations, and initiate all budget modifications based on that discussion
Review journal entries and account analysis for assigned contracts as part of the monthly financial close
Conduct periodic meetings with department heads to review budgets, year to date expenses, projections and other program matters
Coordinate grant compliance and reporting responsibilities with Finance, Human Resources and Programs including program outcome data and fiscal reports
Prepare and maintain various tracking schedules such as billing, budget registration, receivables and others as needed by upper management
Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and quarterly forecasts, including cash flow projections
Serve as a key point of contact with funders, and develop and coordinate all requests in a timely manner
Assist in the development of responses to RFP submissions including budget and budget narrative preparation
Ensure compliance with the rules and regulations administered by the grantor, assists in all audits, including the preparation of all required schedules
Participate as Finance Staff Member by attending staff meetings and training programs; collaborate on tasks and make suggestions for improvement
Oversee proper cost segregation and allocation of cost
Ensure compliance with the Uniform Guidance
Perform other duties as required
Qualifications/Educational Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree preferred, or 5 years’ experience in supervision.
Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in related field
Knowledge of accounting and financial reporting
Knowledge of grant processing including federal, state and local government laws and regulations regarding grant administration including the Uniform Guidance
Working knowledge of government contracts.
Other Abilities
Superior attention to detail and the ability to analyze data and then communicate the results in a concise manner
Ability to effectively handle multiple projects concurrently
Ability to work extended hours during close, audit periods and other critical times
Ability to work with interruptions and tight deadlines
Ability to work independently and to be self-reliant while still working effectively in a team environment
Ability to prioritize and take ownership of work
Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external customers
Ability to maintain confidentiality of company information
Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have/be:
Working knowledge of Intacct and government portals
Proficient in Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills
Prior experience with NYC PASSport a plus
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
Reasoning Ability
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Physical Requirements
Heavy computer use
Work Environment
PARTIALLY REMOTE WITH WEEKLY IN -PERSON AT OUR NYC OFFICES
Employee Benefits:
Medical/Dental/Vision
Life Insurance/Commuter benefits/Employee Assistance Program (EAP)/Flexible Spending Accounts
403B Thrift Retirement Plan
12 Annual Sick Days
12 Agency Holidays
20 Days or 4 Weeks of Paid Time off and an additional week (5) days after 5 years of employment
Total of more than 6 weeks (a month and half) of paid time off
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace community grounded in respect for differences. We support hiring a broadly diverse team of qualified individuals who will contribute to our organizations.
Goddard Riverside and Isaacs Center provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.