Director Of Finance And Grants

Aston Carter • New London, CT • 2d ago

Description

EXCLUSIVE! Position Title: Director of Finance and Grants Location: New London, CT Classification: Full-time, Monday-Friday Clients prefers fully onsite for the first six months then is open to hybrid flexibility Client is open to someone supporting either 4 days a week or 5 days Software: Paylocity and QuickBooks Employee size: 20 Team Size: 2 (including this person) Open?: Person is retiring end of this month, person will stay on PT in September to train new hire Reports To: Chief Executive Officer Purpose of the Role The Director of Finance and Grants is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing financial operations, grants administration, and budgetary planning. This role ensures the organization maintains fiscal integrity and compliance across multiple funding sources while supporting strategic initiatives and providing high-quality service to internal and external stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Client Relations: Act as the primary financial liaison for project teams, offering analysis, guidance, and support. Maintain regular communication with grant funders, ensuring responsive and professional fiscal management. Grants 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. Financial Oversight: 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.

Skills

Finance, Accounting, grants, Grant Management, Financial, Case management, Budgeting, quickbooks, paylocity, gaap principles, Financial statement, payroll, Analysis

Top Skills Details

Finance,Accounting,grants,Grant Management,Financial,Case management,Budgeting

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or nonprofit financial management. Experience: 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. Demonstrated ability to provide high-level service across multiple teams. Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills. Familiarity with GAAP and cost accounting principles. 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. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting platforms such as QuickBooks, Excel, Bill.com, and Paylocity. Self-motivated with problem-solving skills and a commitment to continuous learning. Comfortable working in a diverse, mission-driven nonprofit environment.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New London, CT.

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 New London,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 10, 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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