Grants & Contracts Manager

Overview

Location: Divisional Headquarters, Finance Department (Hartford, CT)

Status: Exempt, Full-time

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Scope of Position: Oversee the management, compliance, and administration of grants received by the organization. Ensure that all grant-funded programs align with donor requirements, regulatory standards, and internal policies and procedures. Work closely with grant writers and overseeing accountants. Manage grant reporting, monitoring, and risk assessment to support the organization’s mission and financial sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the budgeting, reporting, and closeout of all grants within Connecticut and Rhode Island.
• Work alongside accountants and program administrators to ensure funds are being utilized in a timely manner and are being recorded correctly.
• Ensure adherence to all grantor requirements, federal and state regulations, and organizational policies.
• Conduct compliance reviews and risk assessments.
• Review and submit timely financial and narrative reports to donors, ensuring accuracy and completeness of information.
• Maintain proper documentation for audits and monitoring visits.
• Work with the finance and program teams to develop grant budgets, track expenditures, and ensure proper allocation of funds.
• Address budget variances and compliance concerns.
• Provide guidance and training to program and finance teams on grant compliance, donor regulations, and reporting procedures.
• Serve as the point of contact with grantors, funding agencies, and partners regarding compliance matters and grant administration.
• Develop and update policies and procedures related to grant management and compliance to ensure adherence to best practices.
• Coordinate grant audits and monitoring visits to ensure all documentation and processes align with grantor expectations.
• Effectively communicate complex financial issues to employees, administrators, auditors, the public, and granting agencies.
• Develop positive working relationships to foster collaborative grant coordination and an oversight environment.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, finance, business administration, or a related field is highly preferred.
• A minimum of three years of experience in grant management, compliance, and reporting within a nonprofit is required.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and private grant regulations, including OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience in grant management.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to monitor budgets, track expenses, and ensure compliance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft-based software and financial reporting tools.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and manage multiple projects with strict deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Skill in researching, analyzing, and evaluating complex financial data.
• Will respect and promote the interest of The Salvation Army. The individual is not required to embrace the tenets of faith, but they are required to promote and respect the mission of The Salvation Army.

The Salvation Army is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits program to full-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week, including...

• Comprehensive health care coverage, including dental/vision/hearing, with low-cost employee premiums, co-pays, and deductibles
• Employer-funded pension plan (100% vested after five years of eligible service)
• Telehealth/online doctor visits
• $20K Basic Life Insurance, including grief counseling services, funeral planning services, and will/power of attorney/legal document preparation (no cost to employee) 
• Voluntary life insurance
• Short-term disability coverage (no cost to employee)
• Long-term disability coverage
• Supplemental insurance coverage options (Aflac, homeowners, auto, and pet insurance)
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care
• 403(b) tax-deferred annuity plan
• Generous paid time off, including holidays, vacation, sick, personal, bereavement, and marriage leave
• Eligibility for the federal government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Most importantly – a job with a great purpose, inspiring you to make a difference every day! 

Learn more about The Salvation Army's Southern New England Division at https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/southern-new-england/ 

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Salary : $20,000