Remote Grants Finance Senior Associate/Manager
at Soapbox

Summary

Join our team as a Grants Finance Senior Associate and help advance our mission by overseeing the financial aspects of our grants portfolio, including budgeting, reporting, compliance, and stakeholder engagement. Reporting directly to the Grants Finance Team Lead, this role offers experienced professionals an opportunity to drive positive change and contribute to our organization's strategic growth.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in grants management within the development sector, with a proven track record of successfully managing complex grant portfolios
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
• Expertise in financial grants management, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes
• Proficiency with CRM systems, particularly Salesforce, for grant management and reporting
• Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to perform complex functions and data analysis
• Proficient in analyzing complex datasets for strategic decision-making
• Adept communicator, skillfully engaging stakeholders across all organizational levels

Responsibilities

• Engage with senior leaders to understand organizational goals and align grant funding strategies accordingly
• Oversee the management of complex grants, ensuring adherence to donor requirements and reporting
• Supervise and mentor junior members of the grants finance team, providing guidance on grant budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes
• Maintain grant information within our database system (Salesforce), ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Lead the preparation of comprehensive donor budget reports, monitor grant spending versus budget, and ensure compliance with donor requirements
• Act as a liaison between the finance team, the field team and the fundraising team, providing regular updates on grant progress, compliance, and financial performance
• Continuously evaluate and enhance our grant tracking systems, databases, and reporting processes to improve efficiency and accuracy

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Housing
• Comprehensive benefits