Reporting to the VP of Finance and working closely with the leadership team, the Finance and Grant Manager will ensure strong financial stewardship across the organization and provide clear financial insights to support decision-making and program success.

This leader will oversee program budgeting, financial reporting, audit management, and grant financial compliance while leading and developing a team of finance professionals. The role requires someone who enjoys balancing strategic thinking, operational execution, and team leadership in a mission-driven environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Strengthening Financial Planning and Visibility

The manager will help strengthen financial planning processes and ensure leadership and programming teams have clear insight into financial performance and funding sustainability. Lead the organization’s financial planning and budgeting processes while helping leadership translate strategy into sustainable financial plans. Lead the annual budgeting process and long-range financial planning
Partner with program leaders to develop grant and program budgets
Monitor financial performance and key financial KPIs
Support strategic planning and long-term financial sustainability

Supporting Complex Grant-Funded Programs

A large portion of Akin’s funding comes from government and grant sources. The Finance & Grants Manager will ensure strong financial oversight, reporting, and compliance with funding requirements.

Financial Operations & Reporting

Ensure the organization’s financial operations run smoothly and provide clear, actionable insight to leadership.
Oversee monthly close Journal entries, financial reporting, and budget-to-actual analysis
Develop dashboards and financial reports for leadership and the board
Strengthening financial systems, reporting processes, and financial transparency
Translate financial data into insights for program and executive leaders

Finance Team Leadership & Systems Improvement

Lead, develop, and mentor the finance team while continuously improving systems and processes.
Supervise Financial Analyst(s) and support a team of accounting professionals
Foster a culture of collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement
Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, workflows, and technology
Support financial literacy across the organization

Grant Compliance and Grant Proposals

Support the organization’s large portfolio of locally and federally funded programs through strong financial oversight and compliance.
Oversee financial management of federal and state grants
Ensure compliance with GAAP, federal grant requirements, and regulatory reporting
Manage annual financial and federal audits and serve as primary liaison with auditors
Maintain cost allocation methodologies and indirect cost structures
Collaborate with program, development, and operations teams on grant proposals
Maintain relationships with financial institutions, grantors, and external partners

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Strong knowledge of nonprofit financial management principles, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and long-range financial planning
Knowledge and understanding of GAAP, federal grant regulations, Uniform Guidance, and financial compliance requirements
Demonstrated experience managing federal, state, and grant-funded programs, including financial oversight, reporting, and compliance monitoring
Strong understanding of audit processes, internal controls, cost allocation methodologies, and indirect cost structures
Ability to lead the annual budgeting process and develop sustainable financial plans aligned with organizational strategy
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial and operational data and translate findings into actionable insights
Ability to monitor financial performance, analyze budget-to-actual variances, and track organizational financial KPIs
Demonstrated effectiveness in communication, including the ability to extract and articulate key business and financial issues in a manner meaningful to a variety of audiences
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate financial concepts clearly to non-finance leaders
Ability to build collaborative relationships and work effectively across cross-functional teams, including finance, operations, development, and program leadership
Demonstrated knowledge of business principles, theories, and concepts, including operational and strategic planning within nonprofit or healthcare environments
Strong leadership and team development skills, including experience supervising, mentoring, and developing finance and accounting staff
Ability to foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, learning, and continuous improvement
Ability to manage multiple projects, competing priorities, timelines, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through
Ability to work independently with a high degree of discretion, confidentiality, and dependability
Proactive in identifying opportunities to improve financial systems, reporting processes, workflows, and operational efficiencies
Experience developing dashboards, financial reports, and executive-level reporting tools to support decision-making and financial transparency
Proficient in MS Windows, MS Office Suite, and MS Outlook, with advanced Microsoft Excel skills required
Experience with financial management systems, budgeting software, and reporting tools such as MIP, Adaptive, Power BI, or similar systems preferred
Curious and growth-oriented mindset, with the ability to adapt to change and lead continuous improvement initiatives with minimal supervision
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with auditors, financial institutions, grantors, regulatory agencies, and external partners
Familiarity with or interest in the principles of accessibility, inclusion, and belonging; and experience working successfully with colleagues, clients, or communities from a variety of backgrounds
Demonstrated openness to learning and contributing to an inclusive workplace environment

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

This job is performed in a professional office environment. The following list is representative of the work environment employees encounter while performing the essential functions of this job:

Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, printers, phones)
Typical office lighting and temperatures
Moderate interruptions
Ability to work in a confined area
Ability to sit at a computer for an extended period

HYBRID WORK ARRANGEMENTS:

Hybrid work is a benefit of Akin’s flexible workplace but cannot be offered for all positions. Some positions require daily presence in the office. Hybrid work arrangements may be adjusted or rescinded based upon business needs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard; occasionally to reach, stoop and kneel
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work
Regular, predictable attendance is required
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5–7+ years of progressive nonprofit financial management experience
Experience supervising and mentoring junior staff
Direct experience managing federal or government grant funding, including leading fiscal audits
Strong understanding of GAAP and financial compliance
Experience in creating and managing an annual operating budget 10M+
Strong communications skills and ability to work across functional teams
Ability to communicate financial concepts clearly to non-finance leaders

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

CPA or MBA, other related master's degree
Experience in behavioral health or healthcare system settings
Experience with specific systems (MIP, Adaptive, Power BI. etc.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive pay, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position.

The target starting pay for this position is $102,523 - $128,148 per year, typically within the first half of the range. Actual offers will be based on individual qualifications relevant to the role and will not take an applicant’s pay history into account.

The range above allows our employees room for growth during their tenure in the position.