Manager of Budgeting, Government Contracts & Compliance

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and hands-on leadership for all federal and state government contracts, managing a portfolio of approximately 50 contracts.
• Oversee the full contract lifecycle from budget development and negotiation through billing, reporting, and close-out.
• Serve as the primary liaison with government funding agencies, building and maintaining strong, professional relationships.
• Negotiate contract budgets and terms, ensure timely and accurate invoicing, monitor receivables, and track spending against approved budgets to ensure financial integrity and compliance.

Compliance, Reporting & Audits

• Lead all contract-related compliance and reporting activities to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, including Uniform Guidance and Massachusetts Uniform Financial Reporting standards.
• Prepare and submit all required financial and compliance reports to funding agencies and partner organizations.
• Cookordination and lead government contract audits and monitoring reviews, working closely with internal teams, external auditors, and government agencies to ensure transparency, accountability, and successful outcomes.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning

• Lead agency-wide budgeting, financial monitoring, and forecasting processes in collaboration with the CFO.
• Partner closely with program directors to develop, monitor, and adjust budgets across government-funded, fee-for-service, and philanthropic programs.
• Provide clear financial analysis and insight to support decision-making across a wide range of programs, service models, and funding streams.

Proposal Development & Strategic Support

• Support program staff in responding to Requests for Responses (RFRs) from government and non-government funders.
• Serve as a thoughtful financial partner in proposal development, helping program leaders consider program design, compliance requirements, sustainability, and risk.
• Develop realistic, compliant, and strategically sound budgets that align with program goals and organizational priorities.

Cross-Agency Collaboration

• Work collaboratively across the organization to translate complex financial and regulatory requirements into clear, practical guidance for program and administrative staff.
• Contribute to a culture of learning, accountability, and continuous improvement by supporting teams in understanding funding requirements, financial expectations, and best practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8–10 years of related experience in nonprofit finance, government contracts, compliance, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in federal and state government grants and contracts, including budgeting, billing, reporting, and audits.
• Strong knowledge of Uniform Guidance and Massachusetts Uniform Financial Reporting requirements.
• Solid accounting foundation combined with excellent financial planning and analytical skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and collaborate effectively across a wide range of programs and personality styles.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a complex, deadline-driven environment.
• Desire to work in a mission-driven nonprofit organization and a genuine commitment to advancing the organization’s mission and values.