Grants Finance Manager

Established in 1985, The ALS Association is the only national nonprofit organization fighting ALS on every front. By leading the way in global research, providing assistance for people with ALS through a nationwide network of chapters, coordinating multidisciplinary care through certified clinical care centers, and fostering government partnerships, The Association builds hope and enhances quality of life while aggressively searching for new treatments and a cure.POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the Vice President of Finance, the Grants Finance Manager is responsible for over-all grant management of restricted funding and assists the Vice President of Finance with month end financial statement preparation, annual budget, and annual audit in relation to associated grant and project funding. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Role & Overarching ResponsibilitiesOversee management of all grants and restricted funding received by the organization.Work closely and collaboratively with staff project leaders to understand and meet the terms of all funding agreements.Work in conjunction with key staff to anticipate internal needs and organizational impacts of any pending and/or complex award applications.Oversee management of timely tracking, reporting and data input related to grant revenue and expenditures, including supporting monthly reconciliation and meeting organization-wide reporting needs.Utilize new operational system to support a wide array of complex grant requirements, including funding to support internal organizational projects, regional partnerships, and nationwide collaborations.Generate data visualizations and projections to facilitate project management and decision making and facilitate communications with grants and agreements management.Support accounts payable by entering/reviewing approved invoices in accounts payable platformPlay a strong role within our finance team.Prepare and record monthly journal entries to the general ledger and associated reconciliations for assigned projectsOngoing Financial Duties and ResponsibilitiesManages financial transactions in alignment with terms of award agreementsMaintain updated fund balances, projections, and project data visualizations.Work in conjunction with the finance team to ensure accuracy and consistent input within our Sage Intacct accounting application.Maintains all project documentation and financial records according to internal controls and appropriate recordkeeping practicesWork closely with contract manager and project leadsOngoing responsibility for reporting in line with timing of award agreements and meeting staff information needsMonitor awarded grants to ensure compliance with deliverables, financial reporting, and performance metrics.Plays a key role in supporting annual organizational audit & budgeting process; andContributes to team effort by taking initiative to streamline systems for optimum efficiency SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This job has no supervisory responsibilities. QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related degree or the equivalent combination of education and work experience.3- 5 years experience in non-profit fund accounting requiredSolid working practice in Sage Intacct, Financial Edge or other non-profit fund accounting applications, proficiency with Excel is importantExperience managing income & expenses to project budgetsAbility to communicate across all programs and staff within the organization and maintaining and building productive relationships with other organizational constituentsStrong analytical and project management skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent interpersonal skills and eagerness to work as a member of the teamKnowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).Knowledge of financial reporting including financial statements and budget.Understands business implications of actions. PAY TRANSPARENCY: The ALS Association’s pay range for this position is $70,000 - $80,000 annually.The ALS Association has compensation ranges for various work locations throughout the United States, allowing us to compensate employees competitively and consistently in diverse geographic markets. The above-listed listed range shows prospective compensation for this role; the appropriate range will be established by what is eventually determined to be the candidate's primary work location. Various factors, including the complexity and significance of the role, job duties/requirements, relevant experience and abilities, and primary work location, determine individual compensation. Compensation ranges are evaluated and typically adjusted on a regular basis. Offers are made within the compensation range that is in effect at the time of the job offer.The Association may, at its discretion, offer merit-based increases tied to individual performance. The benefits listed may differ depending on employment status with the Association. Healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with employe