Manager of Grants

UnCommon Farms allows producers across North America to control their destiny by helping them build profitable and sustainable operations. We are seeking a full-time Manager of Grants to oversee the financial and administrative aspects of grant-funded projects, including budget preparation, financial management, compliance with grant regulations and ensuring successful Single audits.

This role requires strong skills in finance, project management, communication, and problem solving.

We offer a highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package, along with the flexibility of being fully remote or a hybrid work arrangement.

The Team

"UNCOMMON" means being out of the ordinary //: rare, extraordinary, unique, exceptional. UnCommon Farms is unrelenting in our pursuit to build the most valuable community of farmers in North America. The candidate we are looking for must thrive on success and have a passion for excellence. UnCommon Farms team members prioritize the client first and ensure they have strong business processes in place so we can achieve our mission of allowing farm families to control their own destiny and meet the goals they have set for themselves and for their operation.

What you will do:

· Develop comprehensive budgets for grant-funded projects, ensuring all financial aspects are accurately forecasted and allocated.

· Ensure documentation maintains compliance with grant regulations.

· Oversee all financial transactions related to grants, including processing purchase orders, invoices, and grantor billings and monitor expenditures to ensure alignment with budgetary constraints.

· Assist in the creation and refinement of grant processes and procedures to enhance operational efficiency and compliance, ensuring all processes and procedures are meticulously followed to guarantee a successful annual financial audit.

· Participate in regular meetings with grant staff, contractors, and coordinators.

Skills and Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, required.

· 5 – 8 years’ experience in grant management or grant operations, financial management, budgeting, purchasing, and financial reporting. Knowledge/experience of grant writing, a plus.

· Proficient working in Microsoft products, particularly Excel, accounting software and grant management systems.

· Prior Audit experience and CPA License, desired.

· Our ideal candidate must be familiar with compliance and audit preparation processes.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you familiar with compliance and audit preparation processes?

Experience:

• grant management: 5 years (Required)
• audit: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Brighton, IL 62012