Grant Accountant & Financial Manager

Lead the day-to-day financial administration of the R3 grant, ensuring accurate grant accounting, compliance documentation, and audit-ready records.

Responsibilities

• Oversee grant accounting operations, including billing, financial recordkeeping, and cash-flow tracking.
• Prepare timely financial reports, reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Manage day-to-day accounts receivable and accounts payable, including tracking expenditures, receipts, and outstanding obligations.
• Ensure cost allocation, allowability, internal control requirements, and grant documentation standards are met in line with requirements.
• Maintain audit-ready files and support annual financial and compliance audits.
• Identify fiscal risks and recommend practical corrective actions.
• Collaborate with program staff to resolve billing, reporting, and compliance issues.
• Provide limited HR administrative support for grant-funded activities, as assigned.

Requirements

• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
• Substantial experience in accounting, financial management, or auditing.
• Demonstrated experience preparing financial reports and supporting financial or compliance audits.
• Experience in nonprofit, grant-funded, or governmental accounting.
• Working knowledge of grant compliance, internal controls, cost allocation, and documentation standards.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to safeguard confidential information and manage competing deadlines with accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Progressive accounting, audit, or finance leadership experience.
• Experience with the R3 grant or a comparable public grant program.
• Experience supporting nonprofit or governmental audits.
• Familiarity with ICJIA fiscal requirements and Uniform Guidance.

Core Competencies

• Grant accounting and compliance
• Financial reporting and audit readiness
• Accounts receivable and payable
• Internal controls and risk management
• Accuracy and sound judgment
• Cross-functional collaboration

Pay

• $22,500.00 per year

Work Location

• Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60620