Finance Grant Manager

CONNSTEP is Connecticut’s leading business consulting firm. We focus our efforts on identifying opportunities for growth, improving productivity, and ensuring our clients remain competitive in evolving market conditions.

Our Mission: to help Connecticut small and medium-sized manufacturers and other businesses reach their goals by strengthening their strategic, technical, and operational expertise, thereby supporting the growth of Connecticut’s economy.

Position Summary: The Grant Manager is a member of the Finance team. This role will be responsible for researching funding opportunities, managing the grant application process, developing budgets, monitoring budgets versus actual results, preparing and submitting financial & non-financial reporting, and analyzing financial data. The ideal candidate has a firm understanding of non-profit fundraising strategies, possesses excellent written & verbal communication skills, has a proven record of successful grant management, and an understanding of state & federal reporting requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned to meet the changing needs of CONNSTEP and the Finance department.

Grant Management:

• Research and identify potential grant opportunities that align with CONNSTEP’s mission.
• Verify all documentation meets funder expectations and adheres to requirements.
• Ensure timely submission of applications with all required supporting documentation.
• Forecast the financial status of current awards through the entire period of performance to ensure proper expenditure of funds awarded.
• Submit budget revisions and other change requests as appropriate.

Reporting:

• Coordinate with various departments to compile non-financial data for reporting purposes.
• Track grant expenditures and prepare financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain a system of grant information, progress reports, and calendar of reporting requirements.
• Ensure timely submission of all financial & non-financial reporting following the process required by each funder.

Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the electronic code of federal regulations (2 CFR 200) for federal awards.
• Review award agreements to identify potential compliance concerns.
• Assist with documentation preparation for annual audit process.
• Conduct grant-funded program evaluations to measure success and ensure compliance with grant requirements.
• Provide guidance and support to project teams on grant management and compliance.
• Maintain knowledge of best practices & changes in requirements for grant funding policies and procedures.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Proven experience as a Grants Manager or similar role, ideally in a non-profit environment.
• An understanding of state & federal reporting requirements, including 2 CFR 200.
• An understanding of direct & indirect costs, expense allocation methodologies.
• Experience in researching and applying for funding opportunities.
• Excellent knowledge of fundraising strategies and donor relations unique to non-profits.
• Strong budgeting and monitoring skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Excel, QuickBooks Online, and Salesforce (or comparable software applications).
• Associate's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Non-Profit Administration (or equivalent experience).