What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grants Director - Accounting and Reporting - Finance Department - Remote or Hybrid Work Schedule position at Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC)?
The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non-profit Tribal health organization designed to meet the unique health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Alaska. In partnership with the more than 171,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people that we serve and the Tribal health organizations of the Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC provides world-class health services, which include comprehensive medical services at the Alaska Native Medical Center, wellness programs, disease research and prevention, rural provider training and rural water and sanitation systems construction.
ANTHC is the largest, most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States, and Alaska’s second-largest health employer with more than 3,100 employees offering an array of health services to people around the nation’s largest state.
Our vision: Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world.
ANTHC offers a competitive and comprehensive Benefits Package for all Benefit Eligible Employees, which includes:
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.
Summary
Under limited supervision, the Grants Director – Accounting and Reporting will oversee the operations of the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) Grants Accounting and Reporting Teams providing oversight to internal controls and ensures accurate and compliant financial reporting. Oversees monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close and financial reporting for grant related process. Assists internal and/or external auditors with periodic auditing or the organization's financial records and statements. Directs the grants accounting team’s collaboration and process improvement better supporting and serving ANTHC.
RESPONSIBLITIES
Oversees the post award accounting and reporting processes. Acts as liaison between various departments and the grants teams ensuring the timely execution of all awards. Provides oversight and ensures accurate and compliant programmatic reporting and financial reporting in conjunction with the Grants Planning and Management team.
Manages the Grants Accounting and Reporting team, including supervision of managers: allocation of workload, completion of annual performance and procedures and providing for staff training and support on both grant technical issues and ERP related functionality and issues.
Develops and executes a comprehensive financial grant reporting strategy aligned with department and organization goals. Cultivates effective working partnerships to ensure smooth processes for life-cycle grants accounting.
Directs organization-wide financial reporting processes and guardrails to ensure all grants awarded can achieve 100% compliance.
Provides direction and guidance on grants accounting procedures, compliance, and adherence to regulatory requirements.
Develops Grants Accounting and Reporting policies and procedures in alignment with internal and external compliance requirements. Identifies, develops, implements, and communicates appropriate compliance policies and procedures.
Responsible for directing SEFA preparation with no material exceptions and working with external auditors to complete necessary audits.
Facilitates executive grant reporting including KPI’s on compliance, and other key metrics used to manage the Grants Accounting and Reporting team.
Analyze and evaluate requirements of awarded grants, contracts and subcontracts; establish and implement proper control procedures to assure compliance with grant requirements.
Assures that all grant-related charges are properly reviewed for compliance with specific grant and general cost principal requirements and limitations.
Responsible for accounting and reporting of compliance with grants, including but not limited to compliance with project budget allocations, compliance with both regulatory and grant-specific allowable cost restrictions, compliance with specific contractor/grantor invoicing requirements and compliance with applicable cost-sharing requirements.
Responsible for response and resolution of any grant-related internal control or compliance audit findings.
Ensures all grants accounting staff optimize processes, and allocations in their systems. Works closely with grants management to ensure compliance with financial reporting requirements.
Provides technical support to the Alaska Tribal Health System on matters related to grants accounting compliance.
Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE And SKILLS
Master’s degree in business, communications, healthcare administration, or related field preferred. CPA, CGFM or similar certification with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business can substitute for the master’s degree. Progressively responsible professional/exempt work-related experience, education or training may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for college education.
Minimum Experience Qualification
Non-supervisory - Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in grants life-cycle management. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience. AND Supervisory – Three (3) years of experience in a leadership position supervising professional and other employees in an integrated highly engaged work team.
Preferred Experience Qualification
Experience in non-profit or the Alaska Tribal Health System.
Additional Requirements
Presentations and communication to larger groups of individuals including Board or Committee.
ANTHC is the largest, most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States, and Alaska’s second-largest health employer with more than 3,100 employees offering an array of health services to people around the nation’s largest state.
Our vision: Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world.
ANTHC offers a competitive and comprehensive Benefits Package for all Benefit Eligible Employees, which includes:
- Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers.
- Cost-Share Dental and Vision Insurances
- Discounted Pet Insurance
- Retirement Contributions with Pre-Tax or Roth options into a 403(b).
- Retirement Match and Discretionary. ANTHC matches up to 5%, with a 3% discretionary contribution after one year of employment into a 401(a).
- Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service.
- Twelve Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment
- Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short-Term Disability Buy-Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.
- Ancillary Cash Benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
- On-Site Child Care Facility with expert-designed classrooms for early child development and preschool.
- Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice.
- Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.
- On-Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities.
- License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.
- Gym Access to Alaska Pacific University includes a salt water pool, rock climbing, workout gym, and steep discounts for outdoor equipment rentals.
- Emergency Travel Assistance
- Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility
- Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.
Summary
Under limited supervision, the Grants Director – Accounting and Reporting will oversee the operations of the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) Grants Accounting and Reporting Teams providing oversight to internal controls and ensures accurate and compliant financial reporting. Oversees monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close and financial reporting for grant related process. Assists internal and/or external auditors with periodic auditing or the organization's financial records and statements. Directs the grants accounting team’s collaboration and process improvement better supporting and serving ANTHC.
RESPONSIBLITIES
Oversees the post award accounting and reporting processes. Acts as liaison between various departments and the grants teams ensuring the timely execution of all awards. Provides oversight and ensures accurate and compliant programmatic reporting and financial reporting in conjunction with the Grants Planning and Management team.
Manages the Grants Accounting and Reporting team, including supervision of managers: allocation of workload, completion of annual performance and procedures and providing for staff training and support on both grant technical issues and ERP related functionality and issues.
Develops and executes a comprehensive financial grant reporting strategy aligned with department and organization goals. Cultivates effective working partnerships to ensure smooth processes for life-cycle grants accounting.
Directs organization-wide financial reporting processes and guardrails to ensure all grants awarded can achieve 100% compliance.
Provides direction and guidance on grants accounting procedures, compliance, and adherence to regulatory requirements.
Develops Grants Accounting and Reporting policies and procedures in alignment with internal and external compliance requirements. Identifies, develops, implements, and communicates appropriate compliance policies and procedures.
Responsible for directing SEFA preparation with no material exceptions and working with external auditors to complete necessary audits.
Facilitates executive grant reporting including KPI’s on compliance, and other key metrics used to manage the Grants Accounting and Reporting team.
Analyze and evaluate requirements of awarded grants, contracts and subcontracts; establish and implement proper control procedures to assure compliance with grant requirements.
Assures that all grant-related charges are properly reviewed for compliance with specific grant and general cost principal requirements and limitations.
Responsible for accounting and reporting of compliance with grants, including but not limited to compliance with project budget allocations, compliance with both regulatory and grant-specific allowable cost restrictions, compliance with specific contractor/grantor invoicing requirements and compliance with applicable cost-sharing requirements.
Responsible for response and resolution of any grant-related internal control or compliance audit findings.
Ensures all grants accounting staff optimize processes, and allocations in their systems. Works closely with grants management to ensure compliance with financial reporting requirements.
Provides technical support to the Alaska Tribal Health System on matters related to grants accounting compliance.
Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE And SKILLS
- In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and regulatory requirements (e.g. GAAP and Uniform Guidance).
- Ability to research grant accounting standards and prepare technical accounting memos tailored to ANTHC’s facts and circumstances.
- Knowledge of effective management and leadership practices.
- Knowledge of strategic planning processes and facilitation of strategic planning.
- Knowledge of grant application and administration processes.
- Knowledge of Alaska Native cultures.
- Knowledge of the Alaska Tribal Health System.
- Knowledge of federal research program resources, protocols and procedures.
- Knowledge of business English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
- Knowledge of standard budgeting and budget analysis.
- Advanced knowledge of standard regulations and principles of grant programs.
- Skill in group facilitation.
- Skill in leading professional work groups and skilled employees.
- Skill in managing staff and delegating work tasks.
- Skill in working independently.
- Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
- Skill in researching, reading, interpreting and writing grants.
- Skill in developing, refining and improving performance metrics.
- Skill in developing and implementing strategic plans, objectives, goals, measures and procedures.
- Skill in reading and interpreting legal documents.
- Skill in working within deadlines to complete projects and assignments.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective work relationships.
- Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.
- Skill in developing and implementing culture of compliance.
- Skill in implementing and embracing a culture of diversity and inclusion.
Master’s degree in business, communications, healthcare administration, or related field preferred. CPA, CGFM or similar certification with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business can substitute for the master’s degree. Progressively responsible professional/exempt work-related experience, education or training may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for college education.
Minimum Experience Qualification
Non-supervisory - Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in grants life-cycle management. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience. AND Supervisory – Three (3) years of experience in a leadership position supervising professional and other employees in an integrated highly engaged work team.
Preferred Experience Qualification
Experience in non-profit or the Alaska Tribal Health System.
Additional Requirements
Presentations and communication to larger groups of individuals including Board or Committee.
