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Senior Grant Finance Specialist

Indianapolis & Marion County

Indianapolis, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 2 Jul 2026

💰 $59,321/yr

About the role

Posting number: 09878

Department: Office of Finance and Management

Job classification: Senior Grant Specialist - OFM

Posting type: Open

Categories: Accounting and Finance, Grants Administration

Summary

Agency Summary

The mission of the Office of Finance and Management is to serve the residents of Indianapolis and Marion County by ensuring fiscal stability through accurate budgeting and financial reporting, efficient procurement, and building a workforce dedicated to excellence in public service.

Job Summary

Position is responsible for overseeing grants development and management activities supporting Enterprise agencies with grant research, grant writing, financial oversight, financial and progress reporting, Training, and various PS and E-Civis functions and procedures. Establishes and maintains strong relationships with both internal and external departments/agencies, federal government offices, and non-profit agencies Performing complex budgeting and accounting functions; conducts financial, statistical, and analytical reports in preparation of financial reports, statements, claims and reimbursements according to prescribed guidelines as it relates to grant funding. Assists with developing and delivering grant management training to Enterprise. Incumbent helps to establish and to ensure that policies and procedures for the department and city are adhered to in an effective manner. Requires minimal supervision and utilizes independent judgment periodically when policies or procedures are not available or when interpreting grant regulations. Position reports to Administrator, Grants.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Indianapolis Marion County is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We value diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city of whom we serve.

Examples of duties

Updates and maintains various grant logins for State, Federal and Local software for department and agencies within Enterprise
Serves as a subject matter expert on federal regulations governing grants and 2CRF200 Subpart F Single Audit Requirements
Compiles information and completes progress reports for grants managed by OFM
Reviews grant financial reports for City/County agencies, including grant funded and match expenditures. Ensures that reports are accurate and reflect what is posted to the G/L
Directs and oversees agency budget modifications and process/submit grant amendments to funders
Reviews and approves grant projects and grant budgets in PeopleSoft grants module and E-Civis
Monitors, tracks, and projects grant expenditures to assure all grant funds will be expended, reimbursed, and reconciled prior to close of grant period
Monitors agency finance staff regarding appropriate expenditure of grant funds; for compliance and allowable expenses
Coordinates with agencies to submit journal entries to correct expense and revenue posting errors
Alerts agencies when grant spending is off track for completing project on time
Facilitates grant close out process in E- Civis & PeopleSoft Grants
Coordinates with agencies to complete closeout related tasks
Reviews/processes reimbursement requests from subrecipients and performs federal and state draw down of funds for grant reimbursement as necessary for OFM Grants and City/County agencies as needed
Troubleshoots and resolves grants module and E-Civis issues for agencies specific to grant budgets, billing, errors, and proposals
Oversees sub-recipient monitoring process and completion of FFATA requirements
Directs proposal development activities for grant specialists
Discusses program plans and leads development strategies
Reviews and guides budget development for grant proposals
Assesses if budget is reasonable and necessary for the project, does not supplant local funding, and that calculations are accurate
Serves as liaison with government, foundations, and corporate funding sources
Develops and maintains various forms, templates, and processes to facilitate grant proposal and grants management processes between OFM and agencies
Assists with development and delivery of all grants related training including the PeopleSoft grant module, E-Civis, general grant management,