Rainforest Action Network · 1 month ago
Finance and Grants Administrator - Part-Time Position
United States
Part-time
Remote
Mid Level
$38K/yr - $42K/yr
3+ years expRainforest Action Network (RAN) has been advocating for environmental and human rights for over 40 years. The Finance & Grants Administrator plays a crucial role in managing financial oversight, compliance, and reporting for government and institutional grants while supporting program teams in budget management and financial reporting.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the financial point of contact for assigned grants and contracts
Ensure all grant-related financial activities comply with funder, audit, and institutional requirements
Prepare and review budgets, forecasts, and financial reports for funders and management
Track expenditures and confirm that all costs are allowable, allocable, and properly supported
Coordinate with program and finance team members on invoicing, reimbursements, and reporting packages
Maintain accurate and organized grant financial records, including budgets, amendments, and supporting documents
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for funders, ensuring alignment between financial data and programmatic results
Assist in audit preparation and provide documentation to internal and external auditors as needed
Monitor grant closeout procedures, ensuring final reports and reconciliations are completed accurately and on time
Support implementation of internal controls and compliance standards related to grants management
Identify and flag potential compliance risks, proposing corrective actions when necessary
Work closely with Program Directors and Managers to align financial and programmatic reporting
Provide financial guidance to program staff on budget management, allowable costs, and grant terms
Collaborate with Finance colleagues to ensure accurate revenue recognition, cost allocations, and funder billing
Support the development of grant proposals and budgets, ensuring consistency with organizational cost structures
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 3 years of experience in grants or financial administration, ideally with federal or foreign government grants
Strong understanding of grant compliance
Proven experience preparing and reviewing grant budgets, financial reports, and reconciliations
Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and deadlines
Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial staff
Proficiency with accounting and grants management software (e.g., Blackbaud's Financial edge, or similar)
Preferred
Experience in the nonprofit sector or in an organization managing multi-year, restricted grants
Familiarity with donor reporting systems
Collaborative, proactive working style and ability to build strong cross-departmental relationships
Benefits
RAN-paid health, dental and vision insurance for the staff person and their partner/family
A retirement plan with a 3% employer match
A slate of RAN-paid additional coverages
Reimbursements for healthcare and pension/retirement
Four weeks PTO (increases to five weeks after two years)
A paid winter break
A 12-week paid sabbatical after every 5 years of service
Company
Rainforest Action Network
Rainforest Action Network campaigns for the forests, their inhabitants and the natural systems that sustain life.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$15MKey Investors
Redpoint
2015-07-16Series A· $15M
Leadership Team
Eos de Feminis
Chief Financial Officer
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