Grants Finance Director

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Director of Finance for our grants finance operations. The ideal candidate will oversees the fiscal management, compliance, and financial integrity of West AlabamaWorks! grants, allocations and contracts. This role ensures accurate accounting, adherence to regulations, and strong financial operations. The director serves as the main financial liaison with grant staff and maintains relationships with sub-grantees and key partners. The director will also work closely with the Senior Director of Finance to process accounts payable and other necessary tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Model the mission and values of the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama/West AlabamaWorks!
• Share knowledge and contribute to team learning.
• Make responsible decisions to manage time, costs, and accountability.
• Develop processes for efficient grants financial administration.
• Serve as the primary contact for grant financial activities, providing analysis and management support.
• Assist with grant proposals and provide supporting documentation.
• Ensure grant compliance and maintain award documentation.
• Work with management and project directors to meet grant terms, manage deliverables, monitor spending, request amendments, and plan spending.
• Communicate regularly with management and project directors.
• Oversee budget creation, projections, and expense analysis for West AlabamaWorks!
• Track program budgets, reporting monthly to management and project directors, and alert them to any variances.
• Prepare and submit required grant/allocation reports.
• Create and distribute monthly grant financial reports.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of grant revenues and expenses.
• Oversee Accounts Payable in collaboration with the Senior Director of Finance.
• Monitor expenses to prevent unallowable costs.
• Support month-end close by verifying and posting transactions accurately.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in accounting, financial management, grants management, budgeting, or auditing.
• Proficiency in Excel and data management systems.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with agencies, stakeholders, and partners.
• Experience delivering high-level service to multiple customers, preferably in a nonprofit setting.
• Team player with experience in delivering coordinated services.
• Skilled in managing multiple tasks, meeting deadlines, and working under pressure.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong task prioritization and follow-through skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $44,500.00 - $69,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $44,500 - $69,000