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YWCA Kalamazoo Director of Grant Management in Kalamazoo, Michigan
YWCA Kalamazoo is on a Mission!
* *At YWCA Kalamazoo, we look for people who want to make a difference and do something that MATTERS. YWCA Kalamazoo is your ally who is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, stand up for social justice, help families, and strengthen communities. When you work for YWCA Kalamazoo, you become part of a worldwide movement: eliminating racism and empowering women.
Simply put, YWCA Kalamazoo draws together members who strive to create opportunities for women's growth, leadership, and power to attain a common vision of peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all people.
Our employee-centric philosophies focus on taking care of you and promoting a healthy work-life balance. We offer a benefits package tailored with YOU in mind!
* WHAT YOU'LL DO:*
*PRIMARY FUNCTION: *
The Director of Grant Management is considered a subject matter expert on grant accounting, tracking, compliance and reporting. This position is responsible for SEFA, Single Audit, and related financial statements and acts as a liaison to Program Directors and Managers relative to their grants and funding sources. In this role, the Director of Grand Management oversees accounting processes under the direction of the Vice President of Finance. Additionally, this position implements the YWCA's Mission, Purpose and One Imperative.
*QUALIFICATIONS: *
- Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.in accounting or finance or equivalent) required. Master's degree in Accounting preferred.
- Must pass criminal, child abuse and neglect, and sex offender background checks.
- Ten years of industry-related experience including five years in management and five years in a nonprofit setting is required.
- Strong understanding of cost accounting principles, grant administration and budget development.
- Acute attention to detail.
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
- Extensive knowledge of the principles, procedures, and best practices in the industry.
- Ability to prepare reports and business correspondence.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to translate financial information to non-financially trained staff.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees
- Demonstrated ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and with all levels of management.
- Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and Accounting Software required. Experience with non-profit Accounting Systems preferred.
- Commitment to excellence and high standards, and the mission of the organization.
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
* RESPONSIBILITIES:*
* SUPERVISORY*
- Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains staff in the department.
- Provides direct supervision to financial accounting staff.
- Provides oversight and ensures overall integrity of the department.
- Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations. * *
ACCOUNTING
Oversees and/or leads preparation of general ledger journal entries, monthly balance sheet reconciliation, and monthly grant reports
Acts as a subject matter expe