Program Finance & Grants Specialist, U.S. Enterprise

Job Description

Program Finance & Grants Specialist, U.S. Enterprise

Job Family

Program Finance

Job Function

Finance

Career Track

Finance & Grants

Job Level

Mid-level

Job Title

Program Finance & Grants Specialist

Pay Grade

TBA

Reporting Line

Co-Director, U. S. Enterprise

Supervises

None

Status

Full time

Duty Station/Location

Minneapolis

On-site, hybrid, remote

Hybrid, on-site at least 3 days per week

Travel expectations

5%

About Alight

Alight is a proximity-driven humanitarian organization that restores power and agency to people experiencing displacement. For nearly 50 years, we’ve walked alongside our customers – displaced communities – in some of the most challenging and complex places in the world. Regardless of role or responsibility in this organization, we center the choices, dignity, and lived experience of people we serve – even when it complicates the work. We live our values at each step of our shared journey. At our best, our commitment to displaced people is sustained, relational, and grounded in trust.

We strive to represent the diverse communities we serve. Applicants who contribute to this diversity and those who bring lived experience with displacement are strongly encouraged to apply.

About the U.S. Enterprise Team

Alight U.S. supports New Americans in the Twin Cities by connecting them to the networks, resources, and knowledge needed to navigate employment, education, and other U.S. systems effectively. We also build trust and connection within communities, bringing newcomers and long-time residents together. In this role, you will join the Alight U.S. team, while also partnering with Alight’s global team, which provides essential back-office support to help achieve program and project goals.

Role Purpose   

The Programs Finance & Grants Specialist works within the U.S. Enterprise team and set of grants to bridge the gap between program strategy, funding acquisition, and financial compliance. Working closely with the U.S. Enterprise Co-Directors, this position ensures that programs are not only well-designed and impactful but also supported by the right funding and managed within budget and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

Relationship & Liaison Management 

• Manage administrative relationships with grantors/donors and lead in communication as it relates to administrative or contractual matters.  
• Serve as liaison between U.S. Enterprise and Alight’s Platform Services, point of contact for Accounting during monthly, quarterly and annual budget meetings. 
• Work closely with Grants Management Unit on reviewing and signing donor agreements, processing sub-agreements, setting up new awards in relevant systems, including setting up grants folders, ensuring that budgets, billing codes, etc. are established etc. 
• Collaborate with Marketing and Engagement Team to monitor private donations designated for US Enterprise programs. Ensure team is notified when gifts are anticipated