Position Title:

Finance Grant Analyst

Job Description:

Under the general direction of the Deputy Chief Financial Officer (CFO), incumbent monitors of multiple grants to ensure compliance with city financial processes as well as state and federal grant requirements.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

Under the guidance of the Deputy Controller, incumbent provides financial support for grants. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Work alongside other financial professionals and collaborating with other team members.

• Preparing revenue and expenses, in addition to other accounting and finance calculations, in Excel.

• Managing and approving payments through Workday.

• Reviewing, reconciling, and administering controls for grant funds.

• Analyzing, summarizing, and/or reviewing data.

• Report findings, interpret results, and/or making recommendations for grants.

• Work to ensure budgets and budget amendments are reconciled.

• Entering grants in Workday and managing the Workday Grants process.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Under the guidance of the Grant Manager report and monitor grants. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Assist the Housing Stability division with city contracts and processes.

• Review subrecipient contracts to ensure grant compliance.

• Serve as a liaison to provide administrative and technical guidance to central finance and other city departments.

• Identify and resolve system compliance issues to ensure adherence to State and Federal regulations, as well as city policies, procedures, and ordinances.

• Organize and review grant files to ensure documentation is complete, maintained, and retained for appropriate audit trails.

• Prepare and present reports for informational briefings and status updates.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM OUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field such as accounting or finance and four years of experience in contract and/or grant management. Education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis

• Knowledge of finance and accounting theory, including generally accepted accounting principles.

• Knowledge of administering and managing grants and contract policy, procedure, and guidelines under City, State, and Federal laws and regulations.

• Knowledge of 2 CFR 200 Federal grant regulations.

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and build consensus with diverse backgrounds, with varied organizational needs and differing priorities.

• Ability to coordinate with and instruct others, as necessary, to ensure compliance and accuracy.

• Ability to independently bring tasks and projects to a successful and timely resolution.

• May require minimum amounts of travel to and from meetings, trainings, and conferences.

• Occasional non-traditional working hours, which may include evening and weekend meetings.

PREFERRED OUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior work experience in federal grant administration.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Light physical effort, comfortable working conditions, handling of light weights, intermittent sitting, standing and walking.

• Considerable exposure to stressful situations as a result of report deadlines and human behavior.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 13 paid holidays per year

• Paid vacation and personal leave

• Six weeks of paid parental leave

• Retirement contributions toward a pension plan or 401(k)

• A robust EAP that provides emotional support, work-life solutions, legal guidance, and financial resources, including up to 15 counseling sessions for you and your household family members at no cost

• Tuition reimbursement

• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and shopping

  This position will remain open until filled and may close at any time without notice.

POSITION TYPE

Full-Time

POSITION SALARY RANGE

$29.12 - $50.38

DEPARTMENT

Finance

Full Time/Part Time:

Full time

Scheduled Hours:

40

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