What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manager, Grants Accounting position at Creative Financial Staffing (CFS)?
Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid – 2 Days In Office)
Salary Range: $69,000 – $81,000
Job Category: Finance | FLSA Status: Exempt
About Our Client
Our client is a mission-driven, global nonprofit dedicated to promoting inclusion and equity for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Through sport, education, health, and leadership programming, the organization impacts millions of lives across more than 170 countries. Their Washington, DC headquarters fosters a collaborative and supportive culture, with a team passionate about meaningful work and real-world impact.
Position Summary
The Senior Manager, Grants Accounting will take ownership of the end-to-end restricted funding process—from pre-award planning through closeout. This highly visible role is critical to ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting and grant management operations. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative environment, demonstrates excellent communication skills, and brings a proactive approach to process improvement and financial integrity.
What You’ll Do
Salary Range: $69,000 – $81,000
Job Category: Finance | FLSA Status: Exempt
About Our Client
Our client is a mission-driven, global nonprofit dedicated to promoting inclusion and equity for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Through sport, education, health, and leadership programming, the organization impacts millions of lives across more than 170 countries. Their Washington, DC headquarters fosters a collaborative and supportive culture, with a team passionate about meaningful work and real-world impact.
Position Summary
The Senior Manager, Grants Accounting will take ownership of the end-to-end restricted funding process—from pre-award planning through closeout. This highly visible role is critical to ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting and grant management operations. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative environment, demonstrates excellent communication skills, and brings a proactive approach to process improvement and financial integrity.
What You’ll Do
- Lead month- and quarter-end revenue close and billing processes related to restricted funding.
- Perform bank and account reconciliations and oversee journal entries for grants-related revenue.
- Maintain detailed schedules for revenue types, accounts receivable, and grant reconciliations.
- Oversee billing operations and collections; respond to internal and external inquiries efficiently and professionally.
- Provide reporting and analysis on budget vs. actuals, track grant receivables, and support cash forecasting.
- Reconcile data between ERP (Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central) and CRM systems.
- Support audits and prepare documentation for grant compliance and reporting.
- Contribute to system enhancements and cross-functional projects, including accounting system upgrades.
- Assist in training staff and ensuring best practices in grant administration.
- Bachelor's degree required.
- 2 years of experience in nonprofit or government finance environments.
- Strong experience working with restricted funding and full grant life cycle.
- Advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, MATCH, filters).
- Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to navigate and collaborate within complex organizational structures.
- Be part of a global mission with measurable social impact.
- Work with a friendly, tight-knit finance team of ~22 professionals.
- Hybrid flexibility (Mondays in office one additional day of your choice).
- Convenient DC location (8-minute walk from Foggy Bottom Metro).
- Competitive benefits: 401(k) with match, health/dental/vision, FSA, transportation benefits, and more.
- Supportive leadership and opportunities for professional growth.
Salary : $69,000 - $85,000
