Robert Half is hiring: Grant Accounting Manager in Reno

Katie Weigel with Robert Half Finance and Accounting is recruiting to fill a Grants Accounting Manager position for an institution located in Reno. This position supervises a team of 3 and handles all of the grant accounting work for a variety of programs. As a member of the Financial leadership team, this position provides expert guidance and collaborates on accounting- and financial compliance-related aspects of post-award grants and contracts administration. This position establishes and implements the grants and contracts team’s objectives, reporting, policies and procedures and coordinates contacts with federal, state, and local governments, sponsors, and national organizations. Additionally, this position is responsible for directing and managing post-award activities for the Grants and Contracts team, including day-to-day administrative and financial functions and regulatory compliance and provides support, assistance, and education to stakeholders regarding post-award activities.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
•Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with five years of progressively related financial accounting or grant accounting experience;
•Three years of demonstrated leadership experience
•Proficiency and intermediate to advanced use of a variety of computer applications (MS Office Suite, Windows) and fund accounting and reporting systems ;
•Working knowledge of grants and contracts accounting principles, fund accounting, grant and contract audit procedures and indirect cost rate negotiation process
•Demonstrated ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks within time constraints
•Skilled in quantitative and qualitative data analysis and reporting using spreadsheet and database applications
•Strong analytical, organizational, and problem resolution skills.
•Demonstrated leadership in the field of grants and contracts and commitment to professional development of staff
This is a great opportunity to come into a respected organization in a leadership role. They offer phenomenal benefits, a good deal of flexibility (hybrid), and the opportunity to contribute on a different level through your daily work. Interested in learning more? Please contact me!Accounting Software Systems, Accounting Functions, Auditing, Grant Accounting, Post-grant, Government Grants, Federal Grant