Alliance for Living
Director of Finance and Grants
Alliance for Living, Waterford, Connecticut, United States, 06386
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Our Director of Finance & Grants is retiring so we are seeking:
POSITION:
Director of Finance And Grants PURPOSE:
The Director of Finance plays a critical role as part of the AFL team that provides financial services including broad customer service coordination, budget preparation, grants management, grants reporting, and accounting services. CLASSIFICATION:
Exempt, at-will position. Full-time, benefits eligible. POSITION REPORTS TO:
CEO SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: (Examples – not an all-inclusive listing) Client Relations ·Serve as primary contact for multiple project staff; provide financial analysis, management support and guidance. ·Communicate regularly with Grant Funders and provide a high level of customer service around short- and long-term fiscal management. Grants Management ·Support projects’ funding proposals:assist with budgets, review proposals, provide supporting documents. ·Ensure complete documentation of funding awards. ·Work with project directors to comply with funder’s terms and conditions, manage deliverables, monitor spending, request amendments, and plan spend-out. ·Prepares all grant reporting and maintains the Billing and Budget Review Schedule. ·Support budget creation, budget projections and analysis of expenses as needed. ·Review Cost Allocation Plan to ensure correct charges to various grants and funds. ·Review salaries being allocated to projects and adjust to ensure correct allocation. ·Prepare, review, and distribute monthly reports, funder reports and others. Document and address issues requiring attention and/or further discussion. ·Analyze and monitor projects’ fund, cash balances, and keep project and AFL team informed of status, issues. ·Supervises Finance and Grants Coordinator to ensure timely and accurate processing of payables, deposits, and billings. ·Works with auditors to ensure timely audit completion. ·Perform other duties as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: ·
Education:
BA/BS degree in business,nonprofit fiscal management or accounting. ·
Experience:
Five or more years of experience managing grants and nonprofit finances. ·Sophisticated nonprofit fund and federal grant accounting and management experience. ·Demonstrated skill in providing a high level of service to multiple customers, ideally in a nonprofit context. ·Excellent verbal and written communication skills. ·Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail. ·Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting. ·Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles. ·Ability to interpret financial data and prepare budgets and financial grant reports including forecasting activities. ·Ability to be discreet with personal information that may be needed for some grants such as employee salaries, client medical data, and upcoming projects. ·Thorough understanding of local, state, and federal funding sources and the ability to locate potential sources for funding. ·Thorough understanding of grant funding policies and procedures and applicable local, state, and federal regulations. ·Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and automated accounting software including QuickBooks, Excel. Bill.com, state of CT Core grant system, Paylocity experience a plus. ·Ability to work with minimum supervision and engage in critical problem-solving methods. Escalate issues and suggestions for resolution to the CEO for consideration. ·Desire to engage in continuous learning to expand skill sets. ·Desire to work in a diverse nonprofit organization with a focus on both individual contributions and teamwork. Physical Requirements: ·Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. ·Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year Things to Look Forward To: Hybrid available (1-2 days per week) after introductory period is completed. 4-Day Workweek eligible if current Pilot of program is approved and introductory period is completed. 403(b) 403(b) matching Disability insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Updated 8/5/2025 Seniority level
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Director of Finance And Grants PURPOSE:
The Director of Finance plays a critical role as part of the AFL team that provides financial services including broad customer service coordination, budget preparation, grants management, grants reporting, and accounting services. CLASSIFICATION:
Exempt, at-will position. Full-time, benefits eligible. POSITION REPORTS TO:
CEO SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: (Examples – not an all-inclusive listing) Client Relations ·Serve as primary contact for multiple project staff; provide financial analysis, management support and guidance. ·Communicate regularly with Grant Funders and provide a high level of customer service around short- and long-term fiscal management. Grants Management ·Support projects’ funding proposals:assist with budgets, review proposals, provide supporting documents. ·Ensure complete documentation of funding awards. ·Work with project directors to comply with funder’s terms and conditions, manage deliverables, monitor spending, request amendments, and plan spend-out. ·Prepares all grant reporting and maintains the Billing and Budget Review Schedule. ·Support budget creation, budget projections and analysis of expenses as needed. ·Review Cost Allocation Plan to ensure correct charges to various grants and funds. ·Review salaries being allocated to projects and adjust to ensure correct allocation. ·Prepare, review, and distribute monthly reports, funder reports and others. Document and address issues requiring attention and/or further discussion. ·Analyze and monitor projects’ fund, cash balances, and keep project and AFL team informed of status, issues. ·Supervises Finance and Grants Coordinator to ensure timely and accurate processing of payables, deposits, and billings. ·Works with auditors to ensure timely audit completion. ·Perform other duties as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: ·
Education:
BA/BS degree in business,nonprofit fiscal management or accounting. ·
Experience:
Five or more years of experience managing grants and nonprofit finances. ·Sophisticated nonprofit fund and federal grant accounting and management experience. ·Demonstrated skill in providing a high level of service to multiple customers, ideally in a nonprofit context. ·Excellent verbal and written communication skills. ·Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail. ·Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting. ·Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles. ·Ability to interpret financial data and prepare budgets and financial grant reports including forecasting activities. ·Ability to be discreet with personal information that may be needed for some grants such as employee salaries, client medical data, and upcoming projects. ·Thorough understanding of local, state, and federal funding sources and the ability to locate potential sources for funding. ·Thorough understanding of grant funding policies and procedures and applicable local, state, and federal regulations. ·Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and automated accounting software including QuickBooks, Excel. Bill.com, state of CT Core grant system, Paylocity experience a plus. ·Ability to work with minimum supervision and engage in critical problem-solving methods. Escalate issues and suggestions for resolution to the CEO for consideration. ·Desire to engage in continuous learning to expand skill sets. ·Desire to work in a diverse nonprofit organization with a focus on both individual contributions and teamwork. Physical Requirements: ·Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. ·Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year Things to Look Forward To: Hybrid available (1-2 days per week) after introductory period is completed. 4-Day Workweek eligible if current Pilot of program is approved and introductory period is completed. 403(b) 403(b) matching Disability insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Updated 8/5/2025 Seniority level
Seniority level Director Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Finance and Sales Industries Civic and Social Organizations Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Alliance for Living by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Financial Director” roles.
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