Grants Manager

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting is seeking an experienced Grants Manager to lead and support grant operations for a growing organization in Washington, DC. This highly visible role will oversee grant management activities, ensure compliance with grant requirements, evaluate existing processes and workflows, and help provide leadership to the grants team.The ideal candidate brings extensive experience across grants and financial management, strong knowledge of grant compliance, and the ability to improve processes while effectively managing day-to-day grant operations.

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Key ResponsibilitiesLead and support the organization's grant management and grant operationsOversee grant administration throughout the grant lifecycleMonitor grants to ensure compliance with applicable grant requirements, policies, and reporting obligationsPartner with accounting and finance teams on the financial management of grantsReview grant activity and supporting financial information for accuracy and complianceEvaluate existing grant workflows, processes, and internal controls, identifying opportunities for improvementHelp establish and maintain efficient processes for grant tracking, documentation, reporting, and complianceAssist with resolving grant-related financial and operational issuesSupport reporting and audit-related requests involving grantsHelp provide day-to-day leadership and guidance to the grants teamCollaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure grant requirements and deadlines are appropriately managedPerform additional grants-related projects and responsibilities as needed
Qualifications8+ years of grants and financial management experience requiredStrong experience xzbcwsv managing grant operations, compliance, and financial requirementsDemonstrated understanding of the financial and accounting components of grant managementExperience evaluating and improving grant processes and workflowsStrong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skillsAbility to manage multiple grants, priorities, and deadlinesExperience providing leadership or guidance within a grants teamExcellent communication skills with the ability to partner across finance, accounting, programs, and other departmentsNetSuite experience a plus