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Grants/Contracts Manager

Manhattan, New York Permanent USD80,000 - USD90,000 per year View Job Description
This Grants & Contracts Manager role is responsible for overseeing grant and contract compliance, budget management, vouchering, reporting, and funder relations while ensuring all financial and reporting requirements are met. The position also provides financial oversight, supports audits and budgeting, and supervises a Grants & Contracts Specialist in a nonprofit environment.
  • A rapidly growing leader in the Non Profit sector
  • Provides valuable opportunities to collaborate with experienced colleagues

About Our Client

My client is a well established nonprofit organization dedicated to providing essential services and resources to individuals and families throughout New York City. With a mission driven culture and strong funding partnerships, the organization plays a critical role in supporting community programs while maintaining a collaborative and stable work environment.

Job Description

  • Manage grants and contracts to ensure compliance with funder requirements and organizational policies.
  • Oversee voucher preparation and submission, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and proper supporting documentation.
  • Monitor grant budgets, track spending, and prepare budget modifications as needed.
  • Partner with Program, Operations, Development, and Finance teams to support funded programs and reporting requirements.
  • Manage grant related accounts receivable activities and support related financial operations.
  • Maintain a grants and contracts calendar to track reporting deadlines and key deliverables.
  • Respond to funder inquiries, resolve discrepancies, and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
  • Conduct regular budget review meetings with program leadership to monitor financial performance.
  • Support the annual budgeting process and assist with annual financial and A133 audits.
  • Supervise a Grants & Contracts Specialist, reviewing vouchers, journal entries, budget modifications, and related financial documentation.
  • Assist with grant revenue recognition and other grant related accounting activities as needed.
  • Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
  • Experience managing grants and contracts, including compliance, budgeting, reporting, and voucher submissions.
  • Strong accounting and financial management skills.
  • Experience collaborating with Program and Development teams.
  • Familiarity with government grant portals such as HHS, SFS, Passport, or similar systems.
  • Knowledge of nonprofit finance and grant cost allocations.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; FUND EZ experience is a plus.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and relationship management skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a collaborative, mission driven nonprofit environment.



What's on Offer

Competitive pay and a strong benefits package

Contact
Anthony Melody
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7056431

Job summary

Sector
Accounting
Sub Sector
Financial Accounting
Industry
Not For Profit
Location
Manhattan
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Anthony Melody
Job Reference
JN-072026-7056431