Accounting Manager, Grants and Contracts

Description

About Us:

• If you’re looking for an opportunity to transform the lives of poor and homeless men, women, and children in your community, we may have a job for you.
• Since 1972, Metropolitan Ministries has been providing life-changing solutions for those who are homeless and at risk of becoming homeless in Tampa Bay.
• We are a grassroots, donor, and volunteer-fueled community nonprofit. At Metropolitan Ministries, we serve families in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Polk and Hernando counties with compassion, practical help, and a willingness to make a huge difference. 

What we offer: 

· Salary: $70,000 - $75,000

· Group health, vision, and dental coverage at affordable rates, along with family coverage if you choose to purchase it.

· Preventative care is 100% covered (free) on all plans.

· PTO is offered to full-time and part-time employees. 

· 11 days of PTO and 10 paid holidays annually. 

· Option to participate in the 401K plan with employer match. 

· $15,000 in employee Life Insurance paid for by Metropolitan Ministries.

· Employee Assistance Program

· Option to participate in supplemental group insurance plans at affordable rates.

· Tuition reimbursement program

· Training and career development.

· Discounted membership at the YMCA.

Job Functions: The Accounting Manager of Grants and Contracts is responsible for planning, organizing, and managing the post-award grant function in the Finance Department. Responsible for providing strategic and day-to-day leadership in the grant accounting area to include grants management, procurement, account reconciliations, and fiscal monitoring. Other responsibilities include maintaining accounting principles, practices, and procedures, as well as meeting strict deadlines and preparing for year-end audits.

The Accounting Manager will work closely with the Assistant Controller to accomplish the organization’s and department's mission and goals. In addition, the Accounting Manager will be expected to communicate financial information accurately and professionally to the VP of Finance and other department heads.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Manage and supervise grant accounting staff. 
2. Monitor grants received to ensure compliance with the requirements of the sponsor agency, state and federal law, and Metro’s policies and procedures. 
3. Ensure that all appropriate grant reimbursements are accurately applied for and received in a timely manner.
4. Prepare grant budgets worksheets for upload to the financial management system.
5. Ensure the accuracy of the grant budgets, oversee spending, and meet financial reporting requirements.
6. Lead virtual/on-site fiscal monitoring of grants and sub-awardees.
7. Maintain grant-related paperwork, including contracts, subcontracts, spreadsheets, emails, etc.
8. Assist in the preparation of the annual SEFA for the year-end audit. 
9. Respond to program manager inquiries regarding grant budget allocations and use of grant funds.
10. Prepare routine and closing journal entries, and review those prepared by other accountants as requested by the Assistant Controller and VP of Finance.
11. Review the general ledger for grant activity accuracy regularly. 
12. Recruit, hire, and train new employees.
13. Manage the full accounting cycle, including timely monthly close process. 
14. Assist with implementation of necessary fiscal policies and internal control procedures for efficient and accurate financial reports in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
15. Ensure financial transactions are properly authorized and recorded according to policies and procedures.
16. Provide or obtain all information necessary for annual audit to ensure its timely and cost-effective completion on an expedited basis.
17. Prepare and maintain up to date, written, fully explanatory procedures for all task responsibilities.
18. Adhere to proper accounting methods, policies, and principles, and proactively provide recommendations for process improvement. 
19. Serve as backup for accounting duties assigned to other staff members.
20. Ensure excellent service by providing timely and accurate financial information.
21. Prepare accurate, comprehensive, and timely year-end work papers to be submitted to the outside auditors.
22. Support the Assistant Controller and VP of Finance with the annual audit.
23. Coordinate cross-training and identify training needs for staff.
24. Set up and monitor accounting KPIs. Meets personal goals and actively contributes to the achievement of team and organizational targets/goals according to KPI’s and the organizational strategic plan. Suppo