Contract & Grants Manager

• Evaluate newly issued contracts and grant awards, determine applicable funding sources, and communicate key financial impacts to finance leadership
• Review sponsor budgets for completeness, confirm eligible cost treatment, and maximize allowable indirect and administrative cost recovery before submission
• Partner with internal stakeholders to define reporting obligations, billing expectations, deliverables, and compliance requirements tied to each award
• Prepare and submit periodic financial reports to funders, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with sponsor guidelines
• Maintain detailed financial records for grant and contract activity, including budgets, revenue recognition, expenditures, and supporting documentation
• Monitor allocations and account coding to confirm spending is recorded to the correct cost centers and remains within approved budget parameters
• Track year-round budget performance, identify transactions that require reallocation, and coordinate adjustments with the appropriate teams
• Support the release of restricted revenue based on qualifying expenditures and obtain necessary approvals from budget owners
• Strengthen contract and grant operations by refining workflows, implementing internal controls, and reducing compliance risk
• Supervise assigned team members by providing training, performance feedback, and oversight while also supporting audit preparation related to grants, receivables, and single audit schedules

• Demonstrated experience managing grants and contracts within an accounting or finance environment
• Strong knowledge of grant accounting, general ledger activity, journal entries, and financial reporting requirements
• Ability to interpret funding agreements and apply cost allowability and budget compliance standards accurately
• Experience coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders on invoicing, reporting, budgets, and allocation updates
• Familiarity with internal controls, audit support, and documentation standards for restricted or externally funded programs
• Proven ability to review financial data carefully, identify discrepancies, and communicate risks or deadlines to leadership
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience, including coaching, training, and evaluating staff
• Background in corporate tax, sales tax, or corporate tax return processes is helpful

Background in corporate tax, sales tax, or corporate tax return processes is helpful

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Life and AD&D insurance
• 401k with match
• 3 weeks PTO
• 11 paid holidays + 2 floating holidays