Vital Strategies · 2 weeks ago
Financial Grants Manager, Data for Health
Vital Strategies is a global public health organization focused on improving public health systems and policies. The Financial Grants Manager, Data for Health will manage budget accuracy and financial reporting for various projects, collaborating closely with program teams and finance divisions to ensure compliance and effective fund management.
AssociationGovernmentHealth CareInformation TechnologyNon Profit
Responsibilities
Review all currently open purchase orders and expense commitments to ensure accuracy; work with program teams on close-outs of aging POs; review proposed de-obligations and subsequent re-programming of unused funds
Work with the Grants Associate and Grants Coordinator to complete the monthly reclass process, verifying proposed reclasses before submission to Accounting as needed
Support the Senior Grants Manager in working with DFH program teams on the completion of annual workplan budgets, personnel projections, and other internal budgeting exercises to provide ongoing support in donor fund management. Meet with the programs team every month to review spending burn rates
Work with the Business Intelligence Analyst to ensure the DFH Power BI dashboards are accurate, reviewing all fiscal agent/sub-grantee expense reports before submission to Accounting for NetSuite upload and all changes to modified country and overall budgets are reflected
Support the Senior Grants Manager in reviewing commitment and expense data to accurately complete scheduled financial donor reports/ projections, budget submissions/authorizations, and respond to requests for financial information and support to audits
Assist the Senior Grants Manager, DFH, and the Director, Grant Management and Administration to ensure portfolio compliance with internal policies and standard operating procedures
Keep abreast of, interpret, and provide guidance to assigned program staff on organizational regulations and policies; educate staff on contract compliance and operational topics
Update standard operating procedures specific to DFH overall or specified projects within the DFH grant portfolio
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in finance, business management, or a related field preferred
High attention to detail and accuracy
Advanced expertise in MS Excel, including proficiency in using pivot tables, V-lookups, and working knowledge of PowerPoint
Ability to multitask, and provide excellent customer service and courteous team support
Strong skills in establishing work priorities and the timely meeting of deadlines and milestones
Able to communicate with varied audiences clearly and credibly
Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment
Ability to work in an international setting with colleagues in different time zones
Minimum six to seven years of finance and/or grants management experience, and budgeting experience
Experience in reviewing financial data for donor reporting and creation of routine monitoring reports for budget holders
Experience working in a non-profit or foundation setting
Experience in working with global teams in multiple time zones
The candidate must have legal authorization to work in the U.S. at the time of hire
Candidates must be able to work from the NYC office a minimum of two days per week
Preferred
Experience using Power BI (DAX functions, Power Query/M formula language)
Minimum of 4 years of experience in accounting, audit, donor, and fiscal agents/sub-grantees
Benefits
Highly competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits
Company
Vital Strategies
We are a global public health organization that designs solutions to pressing health problems.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.04MKey Investors
Patrick J. McGovern Foundation
2023-12-20Grant· $0.04M
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