Highlights
Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in grant management, compliance, or grant accounting, preferably in a nonprofit environment. Experience with federal and/or state grants, funder reporting, reimbursement processes, and audit support required.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | New Haven, CT |
| Industry | Financial Services |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1994 |
| Website | http://www.cfstaffing.com/ |
Description
Grants & Compliance Manager
Salary: Dependent on experience
Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
- Report directly to the SVP/CFO with high visibility into organizational finance and compliance
- Own grant compliance across multiple affiliated entities and federal/state agencies — broad, meaningful scope
- Serve as the primary liaison with grant agencies, building strong external relationships
- Lead training and functional direction for staff supporting grant accounting and compliance
- Play a key role in audit readiness, including Single Audit preparation
- Join a mission-driven organization focused on youth development, healthy living, and community impact
- Opportunity to build and improve grant tracking systems and processes from the ground up
Key Responsibilities for the Grants & Compliance Manager:
- Manage grant-related financial and programmatic reporting for accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
- Review grant contracts and monitor compliance with federal, state, local, and contractual requirements
- Coordinate grantor reports, reimbursement requests, and grant-related accounting reconciliations
- Support month-end and year-end close processes related to grant financials
- Coordinate internal, funder, and annual financial audit activities, including Single Audit schedules
- Develop and maintain grant tracking systems, SOPs, and compliance training
Qualifications for the Grants & Compliance Manager:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required
- Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in grant management, compliance, or grant accounting, preferably in a nonprofit environment
- Experience with federal and/or state grants, funder reporting, reimbursement processes, and audit support required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial or grant management systems
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About Company
Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.
CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.
Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.
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