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The Grants Manager supports the Associate Director and administrative staff in the development and implementation of the program's vision, mission, and goals and objectives. Serves as the lead budget and financial reporting analyst for the Head Start and Early Head Start grants and has the primary responsibility for the direct oversight of Head Start/Early Head Start fiscal operations, including personnel, operating, capital equipment, contracts, sub-awards, grants, facilities, and revenue fiscal management. Prepares the Head Start and Early Head Start program grant applications and assists in the preparation of other grant applications. Develops or oversees the development of contractual agreements ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Develops and monitors program budgets and financial reporting systems. Ensures and participates in the Fiscal Compliance requirements and Quality Assurance efforts for the Head Start and Early Head Start programs.

Qualifications

Education:

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or a Bachelor's/Master's degree in Accounting, Business, Fiscal Management, or other closely related discipline is required.

Experience:

Three to seven years' experience working in non-profit environment; excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to work in a team environment and working knowledge of federal contracts and grants management and federal regulations and reporting requirements governing non-profits.

Head Start experience preferred, will consider health and human services or community-based services. Experience in organizational design, grant management, and administrative leadership, complex administrative processes, and workflows.

Competencies:

Demonstrated analytical skills, succinct and persuasive writing and editing skills, including ability to convey complex information in a clear manner to funders and stakeholders. Ability to establish credibility and be decisive.

Strong administrative skills, self-motivated with the ability to set, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks and deadlines with minimal supervision.

Ability to foster participative management practices and to work effectively with all types of personalities in a team environment.

Ability to effectively manage and collaborate with a team of grant staff supporting grant operations.

Strong critical thinking, and reasoning ability with superior numerical skills. Planning and organizational skills that demonstrate tact, flexibility, collaboration, tenacity, service orientation, confidence, and vision.

Strong quantitative skills and the ability to analyze, forecast, and interpret financial data. Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work under pressure and respond to deadlines without sacrificing quality and accuracy. Ability to manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to research, analyze, and interpret policy, legal briefs, and regulations to determine the impact of proposed initiatives, expenditures, and/or policy changes on the organization, observing OMB's 2 CFR 200 Uniformed Administrative Guidance and other applicable regulations.

Strong and effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Strong advocacy skills with the ability to prioritize the big picture of the organizational mission, vision, and goals and objectives.

Strong understanding of Equity, Inclusion, Diversity (EID) practices.

Knowledge of Microsoft Suite including Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

Position Duties/Responsibilities:

Serves as the lead budget and financial reporting analyst for the Head Start and Early Head Start grants and has the primary responsibility for the direct oversight of Head Start/Early Head Start fiscal operations, including personnel, operating, capital equipment, contracts, sub-awards, grants, facilities, and revenue fiscal management.

Prepares the Head Start and Early Head Start program grant applications and assists in the preparation of other grant applications. Leads the grant proposal development process in collaboration with other administrative staff. Coordinates, prepares, and manages responses to funding opportunities. Oversees preparation and submission of printed or electronically transmitted proposals. Provides preparation and programmatic administration of discretionary grant proposals which are formulated based upon an analysis of data from the Community Assessment, Self-Assessment, programmatic data management systems, and historical performance.

Develops or oversees the development of contractual agreements ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Tracks executed contractual agreements.

Serves as Grant Manager and fiscal compliance subject matter expert over early childhood grant programs with a strong understanding of the needs of low-income children and families and the intersection with the early childhood community.

Serves as the fiscal compliance officer in risk assessment on project funding, allocations, and ability to meet goals/outcomes given financial health throughout project life cycle.

Assists the Associate Director with the oversight and coordination of the federal and state grants fiscal reviews and monitoring visits.

Manages early childhood grant fiscal operations, including grant application reviews, grant application scoring, and creating recommendations for program funding.

Prepares required HHS reports and ensures the timely filing of all federal fiscal reporting requirements. Completes and documents in the OHS information systems all post-award requirements and grantee-generated requests including follow-up communication, waiver requests, and budget modifications. Establishes and maintains official correspondence and documentation files.

Establishes and monitors budget and grant application to ensure alignment with program goals and objectives.

Prepares all program budgets to support the programmatic needs of the program in accordance with Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards and requirements of other funding sources.

Analyzes monthly financial reports and informs Associate Director budgetary variances and spending patterns for programs. Analyzes and monitors each HS/EHS program/department's spending and identifies potential problems and collaborates with the Associate Director, Program Directors/Managers on budgeting/spending issues. Develops and educates managers to improve financial planning and monitoring skills. In collaboration with key staff, designs, implements, and maintains a budgeting process that is realistic and helpful to managing HS/EHS programs. Provides user-friendly financial management reporting tools that can be used for both planning and tracking budgets.

Timely and accurate presentation of monthly Financial Statements and projections that properly reflect the factual results of the HS/EHS and that guide management to achieve the approved budget. Provides Administrative staff members with financial budget reports which pertain to their respective areas of responsibility. Provides a monthly financial report for Policy Council and the CACS Board of Directors.

Monitors revenues and expenditures of multiple funding streams, on a regular basis. Forecasts future revenues and expenditures and recommends reallocation of funds to respond to the programs' changing services needs and requirements.

Works closely with CACS Finance Department to obtain and provide necessary information and financial data in order to prepare grant proposals, complete financial analysis, monitor budgets, and complete federal financial reporting requirements.

Assists Associate Director with planning to ensure budgetary program and departmental responsibilities, goals and objectives are met as set forth in Head Start Program Performance Standards, CACS Policies and Procedures, Head Start Employee Manual. Meets periodically with Associate Director to provide financial data, share observations and concerns and evaluate the progress of the program and component.

Work closely with the appropriate Policy Council committee to provide information concerning budgetary plans and progress, and to solicit ideas and guidance. Conducts and prepares bi-annual budget and grants management training for Policy Council the Board of Directors.

Provides training and technical assistance on fiscal issues to Policy Council, internal stakeholders, management, and staff. Coordinates and performs training in response to audit deficiencies, potential areas of weakness in internal control structure, areas of fiscal non-compliance, corrective action plans, and areas of concerned as needed for the program. Oversees, ensures, and recommends training and professional development for fiscal staff to meet the regulatory requirements of the grant.

Works closely with other managers to communicate and fulfill the objectives and plans of the Program in alignment with the budget, to monitor program performance, and to use resulting data to ensure continuous quality improvement in fiscal operations.

Possess strong understanding of US GAAP accounting principles, and therefore able to provide US GAAP accounting guidance to the team as required. Ensures compliance with all federal regulations and requirements governing non-profit organizations.

Supervises and provides effective staff management and leadership of the Program Data Specialist I and II position to ensure that the job is performed to optimal fidelity.

Review legislative issues, news articles, etc., to keep abreast of issues affecting low-income families. Calculates the impact of proposed initiatives, expenditures, and/or policy changes on the organization, observing OMB's 2 CFR 200 Uniformed Administrative Guidance and other applicable regulations. Conducts periodic internal reviews of policies, procedures and systems, comparing with best practices. Assists with the formulation, implementation, and update of approved financial policies and procedures.

Assists in the development of costs allocation plans for all HS/EHS program and related grants. Maintains and updates cost allocation plans as needed. Ensures cost allocation plan reconciliations are completed periodically. Oversee the proper cost allocation of expenses and revenues.

Assist with other duties as defined and/or requested by the Associate Director or designee when additional work is necessary to fulfill the obligations of the program.

The Grants Manager supports the Associate Director and administrative staff in the development and implementation of the program's vision, mission, and goals and objectives. Serves as the lead budget and financial reporting analyst for the Head Start and Early Head Start grants and has the primary responsibility for the direct oversight of Head Start/Early Head Start fiscal operations, including personnel, operating, capital equipment, contracts, sub-awards, grants, facilities, and revenue fiscal management. Prepares the Head Start and Early Head Start program grant applications and assists in the preparation of other grant applications. Develops or oversees the development of contractual agreements ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Develops and monitors program budgets and financial reporting systems. Ensures and participates in the Fiscal Compliance requirements and Quality Assurance efforts for the Head Start and Early Head Start programs.

Qualifications

Education:

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or a Bachelor's/Master's degree in Accounting, Business, Fiscal Management, or other closely related discipline is required.

Experience:

Three to seven years' experience working in non-profit environment; excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to work in a team environment and working knowledge of federal contracts and grants management and federal regulations and reporting requirements governing non-profits.

Head Start experience preferred, will consider health and human services or community-based services. Experience in organizational design, grant management, and administrative leadership, complex administrative processes, and workflows.

Competencies:

Demonstrated analytical skills, succinct and persuasive writing and editing skills, including ability to convey complex information in a clear manner to funders and stakeholders. Ability to establish credibility and be decisive.

Strong administrative skills, self-motivated with the ability to set, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks and deadlines with minimal supervision.

Ability to foster participative management practices and to work effectively with all types of personalities in a team environment.

Ability to effectively manage and collaborate with a team of grant staff supporting grant operations.

Strong critical thinking, and reasoning ability with superior numerical skills. Planning and organizational skills that demonstrate tact, flexibility, collaboration, tenacity, service orientation, confidence, and vision.

Strong quantitative skills and the ability to analyze, forecast, and interpret financial data. Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work under pressure and respond to deadlines without sacrificing quality and accuracy. Ability to manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to research, analyze, and interpret policy, legal briefs, and regulations to determine the impact of proposed initiatives, expenditures, and/or policy changes on the organization, observing OMB's 2 CFR 200 Uniformed Administrative Guidance and other applicable regulations.

Strong and effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Strong advocacy skills with the ability to prioritize the big picture of the organizational mission, vision, and goals and objectives.

Strong understanding of Equity, Inclusion, Diversity (EID) practices.

Knowledge of Microsoft Suite including Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

Position Duties/Responsibilities:

Serves as the lead budget and financial reporting analyst for the Head Start and Early Head Start grants and has the primary responsibility for the direct oversight of Head Start/Early Head Start fiscal operations, including personnel, operating, capital equipment, contracts, sub-awards, grants, facilities, and revenue fiscal management.

Prepares the Head Start and Early Head Start program grant applications and assists in the preparation of other grant applications. Leads the grant proposal development process in collaboration with other administrative staff. Coordinates, prepares, and manages responses to funding opportunities. Oversees preparation and submission of printed or electronically transmitted proposals. Provides preparation and programmatic administration of discretionary grant proposals which are formulated based upon an analysis of data from the Community Assessment, Self-Assessment, programmatic data management systems, and historical performance.

Develops or oversees the development of contractual agreements ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Tracks executed contractual agreements.

Serves as Grant Manager and fiscal compliance subject matter expert over early childhood grant programs with a strong understanding of the needs of low-income children and families and the intersection with the early childhood community.

Serves as the fiscal compliance officer in risk assessment on project funding, allocations, and ability to meet goals/outcomes given financial health throughout project life cycle.

Assists the Associate Director with the oversight and coordination of the federal and state grants fiscal reviews and monitoring visits.

Manages early childhood grant fiscal operations, including grant application reviews, grant application scoring, and creating recommendations for program funding.

Prepares required HHS reports and ensures the timely filing of all federal fiscal reporting requirements. Completes and documents in the OHS information systems all post-award requirements and grantee-generated requests including follow-up communication, waiver requests, and budget modifications. Establishes and maintains official correspondence and documentation files.

Establishes and monitors budget and grant application to ensure alignment with program goals and objectives.

Prepares all program budgets to support the programmatic needs of the program in accordance with Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards and requirements of other funding sources.

Analyzes monthly financial reports and informs Associate Director budgetary variances and spending patterns for programs. Analyzes and monitors each HS/EHS program/department's spending and identifies potential problems and collaborates with the Associate Director, Program Directors/Managers on budgeting/spending issues. Develops and educates managers to improve financial planning and monitoring skills. In collaboration with key staff, designs, implements, and maintains a budgeting process that is realistic and helpful to managing HS/EHS programs. Provides user-friendly financial management reporting tools that can be used for both planning and tracking budgets.

Timely and accurate presentation of monthly Financial Statements and projections that properly reflect the factual results of the HS/EHS and that guide management to achieve the approved budget. Provides Administrative staff members with financial budget reports which pertain to their respective areas of responsibility. Provides a monthly financial report for Policy Council and the CACS Board of Directors.

Monitors revenues and expenditures of multiple funding streams, on a regular basis. Forecasts future revenues and expenditures and recommends reallocation of funds to respond to the programs' changing services needs and requirements.

Works closely with CACS Finance Department to obtain and provide necessary information and financial data in order to prepare grant proposals, complete financial analysis, monitor budgets, and complete federal financial reporting requirements.

Assists Associate Director with planning to ensure budgetary program and departmental responsibilities, goals and objectives are met as set forth in Head Start Program Performance Standards, CACS Policies and Procedures, Head Start Employee Manual. Meets periodically with Associate Director to provide financial data, share observations and concerns and evaluate the progress of the program and component.

Work closely with the appropriate Policy Council committee to provide information concerning budgetary plans and progress, and to solicit ideas and guidance. Conducts and prepares bi-annual budget and grants management training for Policy Council the Board of Directors.

Provides training and technical assistance on fiscal issues to Policy Council, internal stakeholders, management, and staff. Coordinates and performs training in response to audit deficiencies, potential areas of weakness in internal control structure, areas of fiscal non-compliance, corrective action plans, and areas of concerned as needed for the program. Oversees, ensures, and recommends training and professional development for fiscal staff to meet the regulatory requirements of the grant.

Works closely with other managers to communicate and fulfill the objectives and plans of the Program in alignment with the budget, to monitor program performance, and to use resulting data to ensure continuous quality improvement in fiscal operations.

Possess strong understanding of US GAAP accounting principles, and therefore able to provide US GAAP accounting guidance to the team as required. Ensures compliance with all federal regulations and requirements governing non-profit organizations.

Supervises and provides effective staff management and leadership of the Program Data Specialist I and II position to ensure that the job is performed to optimal fidelity.

Review legislative issues, news articles, etc., to keep abreast of issues affecting low-income families. Calculates the impact of proposed initiatives, expenditures, and/or policy changes on the organization, observing OMB's 2 CFR 200 Uniformed Administrative Guidance and other applicable regulations. Conducts periodic internal reviews of policies, procedures and systems, comparing with best practices. Assists with the formulation, implementation, and update of approved financial policies and procedures.

Assists in the development of costs allocation plans for all HS/EHS program and related grants. Maintains and updates cost allocation plans as needed. Ensures cost allocation plan reconciliations are completed periodically. Oversee the proper cost allocation of expenses and revenues.

Assist with other duties as defined and/or requested by the Associate Director or designee when additional work is necessary to fulfill the obligations of the program.

The Grants Manager supports the Associate Director and administrative staff in the development and implementation of the program's vision, mission, and goals and objectives. Serves as the lead budget and financial reporting analyst for the Head Start and Early Head Start grants and has the primary responsibility for the direct oversight of Head Start/Early Head Start fiscal operations, including personnel, operating, capital equipment, contracts, sub-awards, grants, facilities, and revenue fiscal management. Prepares the Head Start and Early Head Start program grant applications and assists in the preparation of other grant applications. Develops or oversees the development of contractual agreements ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Develops and monitors program budgets and financial reporting systems. Ensures and participates in the Fiscal Compliance requirements and Quality Assurance efforts for the Head Start and Early Head Start programs.

Qualifications

Education:

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or a Bachelor's/Master's degree in Accounting, Business, Fiscal Management, or other closely related discipline is required.

Experience:

Three to seven years' experience working in non-profit environment; excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to work in a team environment and working knowledge of federal contracts and grants management and federal regulations and reporting requirements governing non-profits.

Head Start experience preferred, will consider health and human services or community-based services. Experience in organizational design, grant management, and administrative leadership, complex administrative processes, and workflows.

Competencies:

Demonstrated analytical skills, succinct and persuasive writing and editing skills, including ability to convey complex information in a clear manner to funders and stakeholders. Ability to establish credibility and be decisive.

Strong administrative skills, self-motivated with the ability to set, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks and deadlines with minimal supervision.

Ability to foster participative management practices and to work effectively with all types of personalities in a team environment.

Ability to effectively manage and collaborate with a team of grant staff supporting grant operations.

Strong critical thinking, and reasoning ability with superior numerical skills. Planning and organizational skills that demonstrate tact, flexibility, collaboration, tenacity, service orientation, confidence, and vision.

Strong quantitative skills and the ability to analyze, forecast, and interpret financial data. Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work under pressure and respond to deadlines without sacrificing quality and accuracy. Ability to manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to research, analyze, and interpret policy, legal briefs, and regulations to determine the impact of proposed initiatives, expenditures, and/or policy changes on the organization, observing OMB's 2 CFR 200 Uniformed Administrative Guidance and other applicable regulations.

Strong and effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Strong advocacy skills with the ability to prioritize the big picture of the organizational mission, vision, and goals and objectives.

Strong understanding of Equity, Inclusion, Diversity (EID) practices.

Knowledge of Microsoft Suite including Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

Position Duties/Responsibilities:

Serves as the lead budget and financial reporting analyst for the Head Start and Early Head Start grants and has the primary responsibility for the direct oversight of Head Start/Early Head Start fiscal operations, including personnel, operating, capital equipment, contracts, sub-awards, grants, facilities, and revenue fiscal management.

Prepares the Head Start and Early Head Start program grant applications and assists in the preparation of other grant applications. Leads the grant proposal development process in collaboration with other administrative staff. Coordinates, prepares, and manages responses to funding opportunities. Oversees preparation and submission of printed or electronically transmitted proposals. Provides preparation and programmatic administration of discretionary grant proposals which are formulated based upon an analysis of data from the Community Assessment, Self-Assessment, programmatic data management systems, and historical performance.

Develops or oversees the development of contractual agreements ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Tracks executed contractual agreements.

Serves as Grant Manager and fiscal compliance subject matter expert over early childhood grant programs with a strong understanding of the needs of low-income children and families and the intersection with the early childhood community.

Serves as the fiscal compliance officer in risk assessment on project funding, allocations, and ability to meet goals/outcomes given financial health throughout project life cycle.

Assists the Associate Director with the oversight and coordination of the federal and state grants fiscal reviews and monitoring visits.

Manages early childhood grant fiscal operations, including grant application reviews, grant application scoring, and creating recommendations for program funding.

Prepares required HHS reports and ensures the timely filing of all federal fiscal reporting requirements. Completes and documents in the OHS information systems all post-award requirements and grantee-generated requests including follow-up communication, waiver requests, and budget modifications. Establishes and maintains official correspondence and documentation files.

Establishes and monitors budget and grant application to ensure alignment with program goals and objectives.

Prepares all program budgets to support the programmatic needs of the program in accordance with Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards and requirements of other funding sources.

Analyzes monthly financial reports and informs Associate Director budgetary variances and spending patterns for programs. Analyzes and monitors each HS/EHS program/department's spending and identifies potential problems and collaborates with the Associate Director, Program Directors/Managers on budgeting/spending issues. Develops and educates managers to improve financial planning and monitoring skills. In collaboration with key staff, designs, implements, and maintains a budgeting process that is realistic and helpful to managing HS/EHS programs. Provides user-friendly financial management reporting tools that can be used for both planning and tracking budgets.

Timely and accurate presentation of monthly Financial Statements and projections that properly reflect the factual results of the HS/EHS and that guide management to achieve the approved budget. Provides Administrative staff members with financial budget reports which pertain to their respective areas of responsibility. Provides a monthly financial report for Policy Council and the CACS Board of Directors.

Monitors revenues and expenditures of multiple funding streams, on a regular basis. Forecasts future revenues and expenditures and recommends reallocation of funds to respond to the programs' changing services needs and requirements.

Works closely with CACS Finance Department to obtain and provide necessary information and financial data in order to prepare grant proposals, complete financial analysis, monitor budgets, and complete federal financial reporting requirements.

Assists Associate Director with planning to ensure budgetary program and departmental responsibilities, goals and objectives are met as set forth in Head Start Program Performance Standards, CACS Policies and Procedures, Head Start Employee Manual. Meets periodically with Associate Director to provide financial data, share observations and concerns and evaluate the progress of the program and component.

Work closely with the appropriate Policy Council committee to provide information concerning budgetary plans and progress, and to solicit ideas and guidance. Conducts and prepares bi-annual budget and grants management training for Policy Council the Board of Directors.

Provides training and technical assistance on fiscal issues to Policy Council, internal stakeholders, management, and staff. Coordinates and performs training in response to audit deficiencies, potential areas of weakness in internal control structure, areas of fiscal non-compliance, corrective action plans, and areas of concerned as needed for the program. Oversees, ensures, and recommends training and professional development for fiscal staff to meet the regulatory requirements of the grant.

Works closely with other managers to communicate and fulfill the objectives and plans of the Program in alignment with the budget, to monitor program performance, and to use resulting data to ensure continuous quality improvement in fiscal operations.

Possess strong understanding of US GAAP accounting principles, and therefore able to provide US GAAP accounting guidance to the team as required. Ensures compliance with all federal regulations and requirements governing non-profit organizations.

Supervises and provides effective staff management and leadership of the Program Data Specialist I and II position to ensure that the job is performed to optimal fidelity.

Review legislative issues, news articles, etc., to keep abreast of issues affecting low-income families. Calculates the impact of proposed initiatives, expenditures, and/or policy changes on the organization, observing OMB's 2 CFR 200 Uniformed Administrative Guidance and other applicable regulations. Conducts periodic internal reviews of policies, procedures and systems, comparing with best practices. Assists with the formulation, implementation, and update of approved financial policies and procedures.

Assists in the development of costs allocation plans for all HS/EHS program and related grants. Maintains and updates cost allocation plans as needed. Ensures cost allocation plan reconciliations are completed periodically. Oversee the proper cost allocation of expenses and revenues.

Assist with other duties as defined and/or requested by the Associate Director or designee when additional work is necessary to fulfill the obligations of the program.

The Grants Manager supports the Associate Director and administrative staff in the development and implementation of the program's vision, mission, and goals and objectives. Serves as the lead budget and financial reporting analyst for the Head Start and Early Head Start grants and has the primary responsibility for the direct oversight of Head Start/Early Head Start fiscal operations, including personnel, operating, capital equipment, contracts, sub-awards, grants, facilities, and revenue fiscal management. Prepares the Head Start and Early Head Start program grant applications and assists in the preparation of other grant applications. Develops or oversees the development of contractual agreements ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Develops and monitors program budgets and financial reporting systems. Ensures and participates in the Fiscal Compliance requirements and Quality Assurance efforts for the Head Start and Early Head Start programs.

Qualifications

Education:

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or a Bachelor's/Master's degree in Accounting, Business, Fiscal Management, or other closely related discipline is required.

Experience:

Three to seven years' experience working in non-profit environment; excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to work in a team environment and working knowledge of federal contracts and grants management and federal regulations and reporting requirements governing non-profits.

Head Start experience preferred, will consider health and human services or community-based services. Experience in organizational design, grant management, and administrative leadership, complex administrative processes, and workflows.

Competencies:

Demonstrated analytical skills, succinct and persuasive writing and editing skills, including ability to convey complex information in a clear manner to funders and stakeholders. Ability to establish credibility and be decisive.

Strong administrative skills, self-motivated with the ability to set, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks and deadlines with minimal supervision.

Ability to foster participative management practices and to work effectively with all types of personalities in a team environment.

Ability to effectively manage and collaborate with a team of grant staff supporting grant operations.

Strong critical thinking, and reasoning ability with superior numerical skills. Planning and organizational skills that demonstrate tact, flexibility, collaboration, tenacity, service orientation, confidence, and vision.

Strong quantitative skills and the ability to analyze, forecast, and interpret financial data. Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work under pressure and respond to deadlines without sacrificing quality and accuracy. Ability to manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to research, analyze, and interpret policy, legal briefs, and regulations to determine the impact of proposed initiatives, expenditures, and/or policy changes on the organization, observing OMB's 2 CFR 200 Uniformed Administrative Guidance and other applicable regulations.

Strong and effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Strong advocacy skills with the ability to prioritize the big picture of the organizational mission, vision, and goals and objectives.

Strong understanding of Equity, Inclusion, Diversity (EID) practices.

Knowledge of Microsoft Suite including Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

Position Duties/Responsibilities:

Serves as the lead budget and financial reporting analyst for the Head Start and Early Head Start grants and has the primary responsibility for the direct oversight of Head Start/Early Head Start fiscal operations, including personnel, operating, capital equipment, contracts, sub-awards, grants, facilities, and revenue fiscal management.

Prepares the Head Start and Early Head Start program grant applications and assists in the preparation of other grant applications. Leads the grant proposal development process in collaboration with other administrative staff. Coordinates, prepares, and manages responses to funding opportunities. Oversees preparation and submission of printed or electronically transmitted proposals. Provides preparation and programmatic administration of discretionary grant proposals which are formulated based upon an analysis of data from the Community Assessment, Self-Assessment, programmatic data management systems, and historical performance.

Develops or oversees the development of contractual agreements ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Tracks executed contractual agreements.

Serves as Grant Manager and fiscal compliance subject matter expert over early childhood grant programs with a strong understanding of the needs of low-income children and families and the intersection with the early childhood community.

Serves as the fiscal compliance officer in risk assessment on project funding, allocations, and ability to meet goals/outcomes given financial health throughout project life cycle.

Assists the Associate Director with the oversight and coordination of the federal and state grants fiscal reviews and monitoring visits.

Manages early childhood grant fiscal operations, including grant application reviews, grant application scoring, and creating recommendations for program funding.

Prepares required HHS reports and ensures the timely filing of all federal fiscal reporting requirements. Completes and documents in the OHS information systems all post-award requirements and grantee-generated requests including follow-up communication, waiver requests, and budget modifications. Establishes and maintains official correspondence and documentation files.

Establishes and monitors budget and grant application to ensure alignment with program goals and objectives.

Prepares all program budgets to support the programmatic needs of the program in accordance with Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards and requirements of other funding sources.

Analyzes monthly financial reports and informs Associate Director budgetary variances and spending patterns for programs. Analyzes and monitors each HS/EHS program/department's spending and identifies potential problems and collaborates with the Associate Director, Program Directors/Managers on budgeting/spending issues. Develops and educates managers to improve financial planning and monitoring skills. In collaboration with key staff, designs, implements, and maintains a budgeting process that is realistic and helpful to managing HS/EHS programs. Provides user-friendly financial management reporting tools that can be used for both planning and tracking budgets.

Timely and accurate presentation of monthly Financial Statements and projections that properly reflect the factual results of the HS/EHS and that guide management to achieve the approved budget. Provides Administrative staff members with financial budget reports which pertain to their respective areas of responsibility. Provides a monthly financial report for Policy Council and the CACS Board of Directors.

Monitors revenues and expenditures of multiple funding streams, on a regular basis. Forecasts future revenues and expenditures and recommends reallocation of funds to respond to the programs' changing services needs and requirements.

Works closely with CACS Finance Department to obtain and provide necessary information and financial data in order to prepare grant proposals, complete financial analysis, monitor budgets, and complete federal financial reporting requirements.

Assists Associate Director with planning to ensure budgetary program and departmental responsibilities, goals and objectives are met as set forth in Head Start Program Performance Standards, CACS Policies and Procedures, Head Start Employee Manual. Meets periodically with Associate Director to provide financial data, share observations and concerns and evaluate the progress of the program and component.

Work closely with the appropriate Policy Council committee to provide information concerning budgetary plans and progress, and to solicit ideas and guidance. Conducts and prepares bi-annual budget and grants management training for Policy Council the Board of Directors.

Provides training and technical assistance on fiscal issues to Policy Council, internal stakeholders, management, and staff. Coordinates and performs training in response to audit deficiencies, potential areas of weakness in internal control structure, areas of fiscal non-compliance, corrective action plans, and areas of concerned as needed for the program. Oversees, ensures, and recommends training and professional development for fiscal staff to meet the regulatory requirements of the grant.

Works closely with other managers to communicate and fulfill the objectives and plans of the Program in alignment with the budget, to monitor program performance, and to use resulting data to ensure continuous quality improvement in fiscal operations.

Possess strong understanding of US GAAP accounting principles, and therefore able to provide US GAAP accounting guidance to the team as required. Ensures compliance with all federal regulations and requirements governing non-profit organizations.

Supervises and provides effective staff management and leadership of the Program Data Specialist I and II position to ensure that the job is performed to optimal fidelity.

Review legislative issues, news articles, etc., to keep abreast of issues affecting low-income families. Calculates the impact of proposed initiatives, expenditures, and/or policy changes on the organization, observing OMB's 2 CFR 200 Uniformed Administrative Guidance and other applicable regulations. Conducts periodic internal reviews of policies, procedures and systems, comparing with best practices. Assists with the formulation, implementation, and update of approved financial policies and procedures.

Assists in the development of costs allocation plans for all HS/EHS program and related grants. Maintains and updates cost allocation plans as needed. Ensures cost allocation plan reconciliations are completed periodically. Oversee the proper cost allocation of expenses and revenues.

Assist with other duties as defined and/or requested by the Associate Director or designee when additional work is necessary to fulfill the obligations of the program.

The Grants Manager supports the Associate Director and administrative staff in the development and implementation of the program's vision, mission, and goals and objectives. Serves as the lead budget and financial reporting analyst for the Head Start and Early Head Start grants and has the primary responsibility for the direct oversight of Head Start/Early Head Start fiscal operations, including personnel, operating, capital equipment, contracts, sub-awards, grants, facilities, and revenue fiscal management. Prepares the Head Start and Early Head Start program grant applications and assists in the preparation of other grant applications. Develops or oversees the development of contractual agreements ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Develops and monitors program budgets and financial reporting systems. Ensures and participates in the Fiscal Compliance requirements and Quality Assurance efforts for the Head Start and Early Head Start programs.

Qualifications

Education:

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or a Bachelor's/Master's degree in Accounting, Business, Fiscal Management, or other closely related discipline is required.

Experience:

Three to seven years' experience working in non-profit environment; excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to work in a team environment and working knowledge of federal contracts and grants management and federal regulations and reporting requirements governing non-profits.

Head Start experience preferred, will consider health and human services or community-based services. Experience in organizational design, grant management, and administrative leadership, complex administrative processes, and workflows.

Competencies:

Demonstrated analytical skills, succinct and persuasive writing and editing skills, including ability to convey complex information in a clear manner to funders and stakeholders. Ability to establish credibility and be decisive.

Strong administrative skills, self-motivated with the ability to set, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks and deadlines with minimal supervision.

Ability to foster participative management practices and to work effectively with all types of personalities in a team environment.

Ability to effectively manage and collaborate with a team of grant staff supporting grant operations.

Strong critical thinking, and reasoning ability with superior numerical skills. Planning and organizational skills that demonstrate tact, flexibility, collaboration, tenacity, service orientation, confidence, and vision.

Strong quantitative skills and the ability to analyze, forecast, and interpret financial data. Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work under pressure and respond to deadlines without sacrificing quality and accuracy. Ability to manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to research, analyze, and interpret policy, legal briefs, and regulations to determine the impact of proposed initiatives, expenditures, and/or policy changes on the organization, observing OMB's 2 CFR 200 Uniformed Administrative Guidance and other applicable regulations.

Strong and effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Strong advocacy skills with the ability to prioritize the big picture of the organizational mission, vision, and goals and objectives.

Strong understanding of Equity, Inclusion, Diversity (EID) practices.

Knowledge of Microsoft Suite including Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

Position Duties/Responsibilities:

Serves as the lead budget and financial reporting analyst for the Head Start and Early Head Start grants and has the primary responsibility for the direct oversight of Head Start/Early Head Start fiscal operations, including personnel, operating, capital equipment, contracts, sub-awards, grants, facilities, and revenue fiscal management.

Prepares the Head Start and Early Head Start program grant applications and assists in the preparation of other grant applications. Leads the grant proposal development process in collaboration with other administrative staff. Coordinates, prepares, and manages responses to funding opportunities. Oversees preparation and submission of printed or electronically transmitted proposals. Provides preparation and programmatic administration of discretionary grant proposals which are formulated based upon an analysis of data from the Community Assessment, Self-Assessment, programmatic data management systems, and historical performance.

Develops or oversees the development of contractual agreements ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Tracks executed contractual agreements.

Serves as Grant Manager and fiscal compliance subject matter expert over early childhood grant programs with a strong understanding of the needs of low-income children and families and the intersection with the early childhood community.

Serves as the fiscal compliance officer in risk assessment on project funding, allocations, and ability to meet goals/outcomes given financial health throughout project life cycle.

Assists the Associate Director with the oversight and coordination of the federal and state grants fiscal reviews and monitoring visits.

Manages early childhood grant fiscal operations, including grant application reviews, grant application scoring, and creating recommendations for program funding.

Prepares required HHS reports and ensures the timely filing of all federal fiscal reporting requirements. Completes and documents in the OHS information systems all post-award requirements and grantee-generated requests including follow-up communication, waiver requests, and budget modifications. Establishes and maintains official correspondence and documentation files.

Establishes and monitors budget and grant application to ensure alignment with program goals and objectives.

Prepares all program budgets to support the programmatic needs of the program in accordance with Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards and requirements of other funding sources.

Analyzes monthly financial reports and informs Associate Director budgetary variances and spending patterns for programs. Analyzes and monitors each HS/EHS program/department's spending and identifies potential problems and collaborates with the Associate Director, Program Directors/Managers on budgeting/spending issues. Develops and educates managers to improve financial planning and monitoring skills. In collaboration with key staff, designs, implements, and maintains a budgeting process that is realistic and helpful to managing HS/EHS programs. Provides user-friendly financial management reporting tools that can be used for both planning and tracking budgets.

Timely and accurate presentation of monthly Financial Statements and projections that properly reflect the factual results of the HS/EHS and that guide management to achieve the approved budget. Provides Administrative staff members with financial budget reports which pertain to their respective areas of responsibility. Provides a monthly financial report for Policy Council and the CACS Board of Directors.

Monitors revenues and expenditures of multiple funding streams, on a regular basis. Forecasts future revenues and expenditures and recommends reallocation of funds to respond to the programs' changing services needs and requirements.

Works closely with CACS Finance Department to obtain and provide necessary information and financial data in order to prepare grant proposals, complete financial analysis, monitor budgets, and complete federal financial reporting requirements.

Assists Associate Director with planning to ensure budgetary program and departmental responsibilities, goals and objectives are met as set forth in Head Start Program Performance Standards, CACS Policies and Procedures, Head Start Employee Manual. Meets periodically with Associate Director to provide financial data, share observations and concerns and evaluate the progress of the program and component.

Work closely with the appropriate Policy Council committee to provide information concerning budgetary plans and progress, and to solicit ideas and guidance. Conducts and prepares bi-annual budget and grants management training for Policy Council the Board of Directors.

Provides training and technical assistance on fiscal issues to Policy Council, internal stakeholders, management, and staff. Coordinates and performs training in response to audit deficiencies, potential areas of weakness in internal control structure, areas of fiscal non-compliance, corrective action plans, and areas of concerned as needed for the program. Oversees, ensures, and recommends training and professional development for fiscal staff to meet the regulatory requirements of the grant.

Works closely with other managers to communicate and fulfill the objectives and plans of the Program in alignment with the budget, to monitor program performance, and to use resulting data to ensure continuous quality improvement in fiscal operations.

Possess strong understanding of US GAAP accounting principles, and therefore able to provide US GAAP accounting guidance to the team as required. Ensures compliance with all federal regulations and requirements governing non-profit organizations.

Supervises and provides effective staff management and leadership of the Program Data Specialist I and II position to ensure that the job is performed to optimal fidelity.

Review legislative issues, news articles, etc., to keep abreast of issues affecting low-income families. Calculates the impact of proposed initiatives, expenditures, and/or policy changes on the organization, observing OMB's 2 CFR 200 Uniformed Administrative Guidance and other applicable regulations. Conducts periodic internal reviews of policies, procedures and systems, comparing with best practices. Assists with the formulation, implementation, and update of approved financial policies and procedures.

Assists in the development of costs allocation plans for all HS/EHS program and related grants. Maintains and updates cost allocation plans as needed. Ensures cost allocation plan reconciliations are completed periodically. Oversee the proper cost allocation of expenses and revenues.

Assist with other duties as defined and/or requested by the Associate Director or designee when additional work is necessary to fulfill the obligations of the program.

The Grants Manager supports the Associate Director and administrative staff in the development and implementation of the program's vision, mission, and goals and objectives. Serves as the lead budget and financial reporting analyst for the Head Start and Early Head Start grants and has the primary responsibility for the direct oversight of Head Start/Early Head Start fiscal operations, including personnel, operating, capital equipment, contracts, sub-awards, grants, facilities, and revenue fiscal management. Prepares the Head Start and Early Head Start program grant applications and assists in the preparation of other grant applications. Develops or oversees the development of contractual agreements ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Develops and monitors program budgets and financial reporting systems. Ensures and participates in the Fiscal Compliance requirements and Quality Assurance efforts for the Head Start and Early Head Start programs.

Qualifications

Education:

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or a Bachelor's/Master's degree in Accounting, Business, Fiscal Management, or other closely related discipline is required.

Experience:

Three to seven years' experience working in non-profit environment; excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to work in a team environment and working knowledge of federal contracts and grants management and federal regulations and reporting requirements governing non-profits.

Head Start experience preferred, will consider health and human services or community-based services. Experience in organizational design, grant management, and administrative leadership, complex administrative processes, and workflows.

Competencies:

Demonstrated analytical skills, succinct and persuasive writing and editing skills, including ability to convey complex information in a clear manner to funders and stakeholders. Ability to establish credibility and be decisive.

Strong administrative skills, self-motivated with the ability to set, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks and deadlines with minimal supervision.

Ability to foster participative management practices and to work effectively with all types of personalities in a team environment.

Ability to effectively manage and collaborate with a team of grant staff supporting grant operations.

Strong critical thinking, and reasoning ability with superior numerical skills. Planning and organizational skills that demonstrate tact, flexibility, collaboration, tenacity, service orientation, confidence, and vision.

Strong quantitative skills and the ability to analyze, forecast, and interpret financial data. Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work under pressure and respond to deadlines without sacrificing quality and accuracy. Ability to manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to research, analyze, and interpret policy, legal briefs, and regulations to determine the impact of proposed initiatives, expenditures, and/or policy changes on the organization, observing OMB's 2 CFR 200 Uniformed Administrative Guidance and other applicable regulations.

Strong and effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Strong advocacy skills with the ability to prioritize the big picture of the organizational mission, vision, and goals and objectives.

Strong understanding of Equity, Inclusion, Diversity (EID) practices.

Knowledge of Microsoft Suite including Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

Position Duties/Responsibilities:

Serves as the lead budget and financial reporting analyst for the Head Start and Early Head Start grants and has the primary responsibility for the direct oversight of Head Start/Early Head Start fiscal operations, including personnel, operating, capital equipment, contracts, sub-awards, grants, facilities, and revenue fiscal management.

Prepares the Head Start and Early Head Start program grant applications and assists in the preparation of other grant applications. Leads the grant proposal development process in collaboration with other administrative staff. Coordinates, prepares, and manages responses to funding opportunities. Oversees preparation and submission of printed or electronically transmitted proposals. Provides preparation and programmatic administration of discretionary grant proposals which are formulated based upon an analysis of data from the Community Assessment, Self-Assessment, programmatic data management systems, and historical performance.

Develops or oversees the development of contractual agreements ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Tracks executed contractual agreements.

Serves as Grant Manager and fiscal compliance subject matter expert over early childhood grant programs with a strong understanding of the needs of low-income children and families and the intersection with the early childhood community.

Serves as the fiscal compliance officer in risk assessment on project funding, allocations, and ability to meet goals/outcomes given financial health throughout project life cycle.

Assists the Associate Director with the oversight and coordination of the federal and state grants fiscal reviews and monitoring visits.

Manages early childhood grant fiscal operations, including grant application reviews, grant application scoring, and creating recommendations for program funding.

Prepares required HHS reports and ensures the timely filing of all federal fiscal reporting requirements. Completes and documents in the OHS information systems all post-award requirements and grantee-generated requests including follow-up communication, waiver requests, and budget modifications. Establishes and maintains official correspondence and documentation files.

Establishes and monitors budget and grant application to ensure alignment with program goals and objectives.

Prepares all program budgets to support the programmatic needs of the program in accordance with Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards and requirements of other funding sources.

Analyzes monthly financial reports and informs Associate Director budgetary variances and spending patterns for programs. Analyzes and monitors each HS/EHS program/department's spending and identifies potential problems and collaborates with the Associate Director, Program Directors/Managers on budgeting/spending issues. Develops and educates managers to improve financial planning and monitoring skills. In collaboration with key staff, designs, implements, and maintains a budgeting process that is realistic and helpful to managing HS/EHS programs. Provides user-friendly financial management reporting tools that can be used for both planning and tracking budgets.

Timely and accurate presentation of monthly Financial Statements and projections that properly reflect the factual results of the HS/EHS and that guide management to achieve the approved budget. Provides Administrative staff members with financial budget reports which pertain to their respective areas of responsibility. Provides a monthly financial report for Policy Council and the CACS Board of Directors.

Monitors revenues and expenditures of multiple funding streams, on a regular basis. Forecasts future revenues and expenditures and recommends reallocation of funds to respond to the programs' changing services needs and requirements.

Works closely with CACS Finance Department to obtain and provide necessary information and financial data in order to prepare grant proposals, complete financial analysis, monitor budgets, and complete federal financial reporting requirements.

Assists Associate Director with planning to ensure budgetary program and departmental responsibilities, goals and objectives are met as set forth in Head Start Program Performance Standards, CACS Policies and Procedures, Head Start Employee Manual. Meets periodically with Associate Director to provide financial data, share observations and concerns and evaluate the progress of the program and component.

Work closely with the appropriate Policy Council committee to provide information concerning budgetary plans and progress, and to solicit ideas and guidance. Conducts and prepares bi-annual budget and grants management training for Policy Council the Board of Directors.

Provides training and technical assistance on fiscal issues to Policy Council, internal stakeholders, management, and staff. Coordinates and performs training in response to audit deficiencies, potential areas of weakness in internal control structure, areas of fiscal non-compliance, corrective action plans, and areas of concerned as needed for the program. Oversees, ensures, and recommends training and professional development for fiscal staff to meet the regulatory requirements of the grant.

Works closely with other managers to communicate and fulfill the objectives and plans of the Program in alignment with the budget, to monitor program performance, and to use resulting data to ensure continuous quality improvement in fiscal operations.

Possess strong understanding of US GAAP accounting principles, and therefore able to provide US GAAP accounting guidance to the team as required. Ensures compliance with all federal regulations and requirements governing non-profit organizations.

Supervises and provides effective staff management and leadership of the Program Data Specialist I and II position to ensure that the job is performed to optimal fidelity.

Review legislative issues, news articles, etc., to keep abreast of issues affecting low-income families. Calculates the impact of proposed initiatives, expenditures, and/or policy changes on the organization, observing OMB's 2 CFR 200 Uniformed Administrative Guidance and other applicable regulations. Conducts periodic internal reviews of policies, procedures and systems, comparing with best practices. Assists with the formulation, implementation, and update of approved financial policies and procedures.

Assists in the development of costs allocation plans for all HS/EHS program and related grants. Maintains and updates cost allocation plans as needed. Ensures cost allocation plan reconciliations are completed periodically. Oversee the proper cost allocation of expenses and revenues.

Assist with other duties as defined and/or requested by the Associate Director or designee when additional work is necessary to fulfill the obligations of the program.