Manager/Associate Manager-Project Business Development and Finance & Accounting

MCD Global Health•Hallowell, ME

2d•$64,000 - $93,000•Remote

About The Position

Reporting to the Senior Manager for Project Finance and Accounting, the Manager/Associate Manager of Project Business Development (BD) and Finance & Accounting is responsible for performing all aspects of project (grant) financial and accounting administration, including both federal and non-federal awards. The manager provides comprehensive pre- and post-award support, encompassing financial and accounting functions, project budgets, project level accounts, financial analysis, allocations, accruals, and forecasting of expenditures. They also create cost and pricing proposals in collaboration with the business development team. Additionally, the manager processes country office monthly financial packages and supports the country offices in the production of the same. The manager also supports project leaders in addressing changes in project scope or timeline and resolving any financial issues that may impede the project, and tracks and analyzes consolidated financial results for all projects. Currently, this position does not have any direct reports.

Requirements

Education: A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field is required.
Experience: At least 6-10 years of progressive experience in financial grant management, preferably in a nonprofit environment, with a strong understanding of nonprofit accounting principles, GAAP and federal awards (USAID, CDC, NIH, or similar).
USG Rules and Regulations Knowledge: Intermediate knowledge and understanding of the FAR (especially Subpart 31.7) and 22CFR200.
Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, strong communication abilities, and proficiency in financial software and reporting tools.

Nice To Haves

Experience: Solid experience managing reporting, budget development and analysis, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, payroll, and project (donor) reporting.
Accounting System: Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT and QuickBooks a plus.
Grants Management: A track record in grants management as it relates to compliance and reporting of government, corporate and foundation grants is desired.
Systems: Technologically savvy with advanced knowledge of accounting and reporting software.
Problem-Solving: Keen analytic, organization and problem-solving skills which allows for strategic data interpretation versus. simple reporting.
Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience in effectively communicating key data, including presenting financial reports to non-finance audiences, including senior leadership, board members or other outside partners.
Simplifying Data: Ability and desire to translate complex financial concepts to individuals at all levels including finance and non-finance managers. Microsoft excel using pivot tables etc.

Responsibilities

Performs all federal and non-federal project financial operations, including creating and updating project annual budgets, creating project account codes and sharing with staff, managing project accounts payable and accounts receivable in collaboration with the Manager/Associate Manager-Corporate Finance and Accounting, and maintaining a schedule of financial grant deliverables to ensure timeliness and compliance with grant terms and conditions.
Processes the country office monthly financial packages and provides support as needed.
Complies with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as donor rules and regulations.
Applies and ensures compliance with industry best practice and government regulations. Proposes new or revised financial policies and systems for better project financial management.
Independently prepares monthly/quarterly/annual accurate project financial reports and analysis (internal and external) for project management, the Controller, and the Donor, ensuring timely communication of financial status and trends.
Prepares monthly budget-vs-actuals (BVAs) project financial reports and schedules and reviews with project staff.
Continually analyzes financial data and presents project financial reports in an accurate, understandable, and timely manner.
Supports all audit activities related to the various projects and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and internal controls.
Supports the Senior Manager for Project Finance and Accounting in training project leaders on finance and accounting procedures and donor regulations/requirements, ensuring alignment with project operations.
Creates cost and pricing proposals for new opportunities in collaboration with the business development team, ensuring financial feasibility and compliance with donor requirements.