Grant Manager

This role is hosted by Mady Privatsky.

About us

We are a well-established, mission-driven organization serving communities across the Pacific Northwest through a broad range of government, healthcare, education, and community programs. Managing hundreds of active grant-funded initiatives, our Finance team plays a critical role in ensuring responsible stewardship of public funding and supporting programs that create lasting impact. As our organization continues to grow, we're investing in modernizing our financial systems, improving processes, and developing future leaders. We're looking for professionals who enjoy building strong teams, driving operational excellence, and making meaningful contributions beyond the numbers.

Why join us?

• Lead with Purpose – Oversee the financial management of more than 400 active grants that directly support meaningful community programs.
• Make a Lasting Impact – Help modernize grant accounting operations, improve reporting, and implement new financial systems.
• Develop People – Lead, coach, and mentor a dedicated team while helping shape the future of the department.
• Influence Organizational Growth – Partner with executive leadership on strategic initiatives and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization's post-award grant accounting function
• Supervise and mentor a team of grant accounting professionals
• Oversee financial management for more than 400 active grants ranging from thousands to tens of millions of dollars
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, tribal, and grantor regulations
• Prepare and review grant financial reports, reconciliations, and closeouts
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools to improve grant visibility and financial performance
• Partner with leadership, program managers, auditors, and outside CPAs
• Improve grant accounting procedures and internal controls
• Support ERP implementation and ongoing process improvements
• Train and develop newer accounting staff while fostering a collaborative team environment

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
• Several years of grant accounting experience with a strong focus on post-award administration
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong understanding of grant compliance, financial reporting, budgeting, and reconciliations
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• A process improvement mindset with the ability to lead organizational change
• Someone who genuinely enjoys mentoring and developing others

Preferred: Governmental, nonprofit, tribal, healthcare, or higher education grant experience. Experience with grant nonprofit accounting systems.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• 4/10 schedule option, providing an extra day off each week

Pay

$105,000 - $135,000 per year