Director Of Finance And Grants

Aston Carter • Norwich, CT • 1d ago

Director of Finance and Grants

Job Description

The Director of Finance and Grants is a pivotal leadership role responsible for managing financial operations, overseeing grants administration, and steering budgetary planning. This position ensures fiscal integrity and compliance across various funding sources, while supporting strategic initiatives and delivering exceptional service to both internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Act as the primary financial liaison for project teams, providing analysis, guidance, and support.

Maintain regular communication with grant funders to ensure responsive and professional fiscal management.

Assist in the development of funding proposals, including budget creation and documentation.

Ensure thorough documentation of awarded grants.

Collaborate with project leads to manage deliverables, monitor expenditures, and ensure compliance with grant terms.

Prepare all grant-related reporting and maintain the billing and budget review schedule.

Lead budget development, forecasting, and expense analysis.

Review cost allocation plans and salary distributions to ensure accurate grant charging.

Generate and distribute monthly financial reports, addressing any discrepancies or concerns.

Monitor fund balances and cash flow, keeping relevant teams informed.

Supervise finance staff to ensure timely and accurate processing of financial transactions.

Coordinate with external auditors to support timely audit completion.

Essential Skills

Grant management experience, including supporting documentation and reviewing proposals.

Minimum five years of experience in nonprofit finance and grant administration.

Proficiency in federal grant accounting and nonprofit fund management.

Strong budgeting and forecasting capabilities.

Familiarity with GAAP and cost accounting principles.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting platforms such as QuickBooks, Excel, Bill.com, and Paylocity.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or nonprofit financial management is highly preferred.

Demonstrated ability to provide high-level service across multiple teams.

Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

Ability to interpret financial data and produce comprehensive reports.

Discretion in handling sensitive information such as salaries and client data.

Knowledge of funding sources and grant regulations at the local, state, and federal levels.

Self-motivated with problem-solving skills and a commitment to continuous learning.

Comfortable working in a diverse, mission-driven nonprofit environment.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.87 - $45.67/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Norwich,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 2025.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.

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