The Center for Youth Services, Inc. · 1 month ago
Grants Finance Manager
Rochester, NY, USA, 14620
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$32/hr - $34/hr
4+ years expThe Center for Youth Services, Inc. is focused on providing support for youth and families. The Grants Finance Manager is responsible for the financial stewardship of grant-funded programs, ensuring compliance, accurate financial tracking, and reporting.
EducationNon ProfitSocial
Responsibilities
Develop, monitor, and manage grant budgets in coordination with program and development staff
Track grant expenditures to ensure alignment with approved budgets and funding restrictions
Maintain detailed grant files and documentation to ensure audit readiness and compliance
Coordinate with program staff to ensure appropriate use of funds and timely project spending
Review grant agreements to extract and implement financial and compliance requirements
Prepare and submit timely and accurate financial reports to funders (monthly, quarterly, annually, or as required). (Examples: OASAS CBR/CFR, HHS, HUD)
Support monthly close process to ensure proper coding and allocation of grant-related revenues and expenses by overseeing, tracking, and analyzing day-to-day accounting operations
Oversee, track and analyze the Agency's Administration Costs monthly. Prepare and submit the Annual Indirect Cost Rate Proposal
Oversee and track Fixed Assets, Depreciation and Amortization Schedules
Review grant accounts and deferred revenue balances regularly
Review/Approve purchasing requests, check request and invoices to ensure spending aligns with the budgets and funding before submission to Director Finance
Assist with the preparation of the annual audit and serve as a point of contact for grant-related audit requests
Participate in the annual organizational budgeting process, with a focus on grant-funded activities
Assist in the development of proposal budgets for new grant applications
Provide forecasts and variance analysis for grant-funded projects
Ensure adherence to GAAP, federal and state regulations (e.g., Uniform Guidance), and organizational policies
Recommend and implement improvements to grant-related financial systems, procedures, and controls
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of financial regulations and best practices in nonprofit grants management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
4+ years of experience in nonprofit accounting, with a strong focus on grants management
Solid understanding of fund accounting and grant compliance (e.g., federal OMB Uniform Guidance)
Proficient in accounting software; Quickbooks and Excel
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally
Attention to detail and commitment to data integrity
Must have access to a vehicle and possess a valid Driver's license with a driving record acceptable to our insurance carrier
Must have the following automobile insurance: $100,000 per person/$300,000 per accident Bodily Injury and $50,000 Property Damage
Preferred
Experience with federally funded grants (e.g., HUD, DOE, HHS)
Experience supporting program staff in budget management and compliance
Benefits
$1,500 sign-on bonus
Company
The Center for Youth Services, Inc.
The Center for Youth provides comprehensive programs and services from prevention education to counseling to emergency shelter to youth development opportunities with respect for and full participation of youth.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase