Benefits/Perks

Flexible Scheduling

1099 contractor position

Job Summary

We are seeking a Part time Director of Finance and Grants based in DC to join our team. In this role, you will will manage all grants, accounts receivables, bookkeeping, revenue cycle and financial accounting practices across all departments and the organization, maintaining accurate records of incoming and outgoing payments, payroll, and other essential accounting tasks. The ideal candidate is highly organized with strong mathematical skills and previous experience in healthcare grants, bookkeeping, and accounting.

Responsibilities

Communicate with vendors and suppliers to ensure accuracy of charges and payments

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and developments

Enter financial data and transactions

Analyze budgets and other financial information

Reconcile bank statements

Prepare financial reports and statements

Verify the accuracy of transactions that have been entered

Process accounts payable and accounts receivable

Responsible for the financial planning, development and fiscal implementation of all grant programs, including preparing budgets, expenditure reports, invoices, and researching funding opportunities, supervising fiscal implementation, monitoring expenditures, identifying support agencies, tracking results, and analyzing financial data.

Provides monthly and quarterly financial reports and budgets to CEO, Board of Directors and external grant managers/financial points of contacts.

Supports department leaders with financial management of grant funds to include profit and loss statements and budget preparations.

Participate in annual financial audit and budget preparation meetings and provides financial reports and data to the CPA for taxes and Auditor.

Utilizes QuickBooks by developing, recording and tracking expenses in alignment with agency budget. Collaborate with the development and operations team to create and maintain systems and processes for applying for, managing, and overseeing reporting for all private and federal grants.

Evaluate grants trends, and variances for validity, and potential impact and make recommendations to the COO and CEO.

Ensure that all grants transactions and accounting activities are properly documented

Support monthly financial closing and financial account reconciliation as it pertains to grant funds

Oversee grants accounts payable process and ensure spending follows internal controls

Creates systems and processes to track revenue and expenses.

Qualifications

Previous experience as an accountant, bookkeeper, or similar position

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)

Good with spreadsheets, experienced in Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks, and basic accounting systems

Strong mathematical and analytical skills

Excellent attention to detail, time management, and communication skills

Preferred: Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance; or MBA is preferred

At least 2 years of supervisory experience and experience in finance, accounting, or grants management

In-depth knowledge of accounting, financial reporting, and generally accepted accounting principles and practices and risk management, federal regulations and compliance for grants and contracts

Knowledge of DC Grants/Vendor Portal landscape and working with multiple organization structures are preferred

Proven experience in the implementation of operational best practices

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to interact with all levels of staff and to explain accounting terms to non-accountants, experience in effectively communicating key data, including presentations to senior management and Board

Experience in grants management and reporting on government, corporate, and foundation grants to funders and required external reporting

Technology-savvy with experience selecting and overseeing software and systems implementations; advanced knowledge of accounting and reporting software

Outstanding analytic, organization and problem-solving skills for strategic data interpretation versus simple reporting

Demonstrated ability to effectively manage federal grants and cooperative agreements, including overseeing post-award requirements such as monitoring, managing procurement activities, and preparing for audits.

Paving the Way MSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities.

This is a remote position.