Grants Manager
CFS
Stamford, CT
Grants Manager – Nonprofit Organization
About the Organization
This well-established, mission-driven nonprofit has been serving the local community for decades, providing impactful programming focused on youth development, education, wellness, and leadership. The organization supports thousands of individuals annually across multiple locations and continues to expand its reach and services.
The Role
The Grants Manager is a key member of the finance team, responsible for overseeing the full financial lifecycle of a diverse portfolio of government and private grants. This role ensures compliance, accurate reporting, and proper fund allocation while partnering closely with program teams.
The ideal candidate is both technically strong and able to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Financial Compliance & Reporting
- Manage all financial aspects of grant and contract compliance to ensure adherence to funder requirements
- Prepare and submit accurate, timely financial reports and invoices for federal, state, and private funding sources
- Execute monthly billing, including detailed voucher billing for all awards
- Oversee full grant closeout process for expiring awards
Accounting & Operations
- Review financial statements, P&L, and general ledger activity; prepare journal entries as needed
- Perform revenue reconciliations for grants and other funding sources
- Set up and maintain grants within the accounting system
- Provide backup support to finance team members as needed
Budgeting & Audit Support
- Develop and review grant budgets in collaboration with program leadership
- Support the annual organizational budgeting process
- Prepare reconciliations and supporting schedules for audits and monitoring visits
- Coordinate documentation and respond to audit requests
Process Improvement
- Assist in maintaining and enhancing accounting policies and procedures
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency in grant management and financial operations
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
- 5+ years of grant accounting or grant management experience within a nonprofit environment
- Strong knowledge of grant compliance and reporting requirements
- Experience with nonprofit accounting systems (Fund-EZ or similar preferred)
- Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills
- High attention to detail and strong organizational abilities
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally
MaxSalary: USD80000
MinSalary: USD70000
About the Company
CFS
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.