{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"86edd9ae5d741d44ddc19124","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/86edd9ae5d741d44ddc19124","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/86edd9ae5d741d44ddc19124","title":"Grant Manager","description":"Grant Manager\n\nWork Schedule: Hybrid Remote | Approximately 3–4 Days Per Month On-Site\n\nCompensation: $70,000–$100,000 annually\n\nThe Opportunity\n\nWe are seeking an experienced Grant Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of grant funding for a mission-driven organization. This position is responsible for ensuring effective grant administration, financial oversight, regulatory compliance, reporting, and coordination across multiple programs and funding sources.\n\nThis is a highly collaborative role that works closely with program leadership, accounting, executive leadership, a Grant Writer, and external funding agencies. The Grant Manager will oversee grant budgets and expenditures, monitor compliance and reporting requirements, analyze grant performance, and help identify new funding opportunities.\n\nThe ideal candidate brings a strong combination of grant management, financial analysis, accounting, compliance, and project management experience and is comfortable managing multiple county, state, and federal grants\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nGrant Administration & Compliance\n\nOversee the lifecycle and administration of county, state, and federal grants.\n\nEnsure compliance with all applicable grant requirements, regulations, reporting standards, and deadlines.\n\nDevelop and maintain a comprehensive tracking system for grants, including reporting requirements, compliance obligations, deadlines, and due dates.\n\nMaintain accurate and organized files for all grants and contracts.\n\nEnsure required forms, approvals, and signatures are obtained for new grants.\n\nPrepare and submit required grant reports accurately and on time.\n\nServe as a primary contact with funding agencies regarding accounting, budget, and compliance matters.\n\nAssist with grant audits and compliance reviews as needed.\n\nFinancial Oversight & Reporting\n\nProvide financial oversight of grant funds, including routine monitoring, grant budgets, budget amendments, budget change forms, and related documentation.\n\nMonitor and account for grant expenditures and ensure required financial reports are completed in accordance with grant guidelines.\n\nAnalyze grant-related transactions, including salaries and wages charged to grants, to ensure costs are allowable and compliant with applicable requirements.\n\nIdentify discrepancies or necessary adjustments and communicate required actions to appropriate personnel.\n\nPrepare monthly grant performance reports, including fund utilization, remaining available funds, actual-to-budget comparisons, and variance analysis.\n\nProvide recommendations based on grant performance and financial results.\n\nPrepare reimbursement invoices to granting agencies or organizations when required.\n\nAssist with monthly forecasting and the annual budgeting process.\n\nEnter and maintain grant budgets and updates within the accounting system.\n\nGrant Development & Funding Opportunities\n\nManage and coordinate with the Grant Writer to ensure grant applications and renewals are submitted on time.\n\nCollaborate in the preparation, development, and submission of grant proposals and renewals.\n\nResearch county, state, and federal grant opportunities and identify potential funding sources for programs and projects.\n\nEvaluate projects and initiatives for potential grant eligibility.\n\nCross-Functional Collaboration\n\nMeet regularly with program and department staff to review grant performance, fund utilization, available balances, and budget variances.\n\nInterpret and communicate grant regulations, administrative requirements, and policies to internal staff and external stakeholders.\n\nWork with program staff to ensure funding budgets and modifications remain accurate and current.\n\nMaintain accurate grant and contract information in grant management and accounting systems.\n\nDevelop a working knowledge of broader accounting department functions and provide support as needed.\n\nQualifications\n\nRequired\n\nThree or more years of experience in grant development, grant management, administration, financial oversight, or planning.\n\nExperience with Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Uniform Guidance and Single Audit Act requirements preferred.\n\nStrong financial analysis, budgeting, reconciliation, and reporting skills.\n\nProficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.\n\nExperience working with grant management software and/or accounting systems.\n\nValid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.\n\nPreferred\n\nPrevious experience working with a Native American sovereign nation, tribal organization, government agency, nonprofit organization, or other grant-funded environment.\n\nExperience managing multiple federal, state, and local grants simultaneously.\n\nSkills & Abilities\n\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.\n\nExcellent organizational skills and attention to detail.\n\nAbility to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines effectively.\n\nAbility to interpret and apply complex regulations, grant requirements, and compliance guidelines.\n\nStrong written and verbal communication skills.\n\nAbility to communicate effectively with internal teams, executive leadership, funding agencies, and other external stakeholders.\n\nAbility to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating effectively with a broader team.\n\nHigh level of professionalism, discretion, and integrity.\n\nAdditional Requirements\n\nEmployment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, which may include a confidentiality agreement, background check, and drug screening in accordance with organizational policies and applicable law.\n\n#IND-SRO2\n\nAbout Us\n\nFor over 50 years, Nelson Connects has empowered employers and job seekers to achieve their unique versions of success. Our commitment to excellence, integrity, compassion, and innovation has made us a trusted partner in connecting jobs, people, and communities. The remarkably talented and dedicated people of Nelson Connects are building on the rich history of this company to define the future of our industry, and we can’t wait to work with you.\n\nWe are Nelson Connects, and our purpose is your success.\n\nPay & Benefits Transparency: Nelson Connects provides compensation ranges for all job postings in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency laws. The compensation range listed represents a good faith estimate of base pay at the time of posting for the specific position and work location, or locations where the role may be performed.\n\nEligible temporary associates may have access to medical, dental, vision, HSA, EAP, life/AD&D, short-term disability, 401(k) retirement plan options, commuter benefits, paid sick leave where mandated, and other state or locally required benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.\n\nWhere applicable, postings will describe any additional benefits, paid leave, bonus or incentive opportunities, commissions, and other forms of compensation specific to that position. Actual compensation offered may vary based on skills, experience, worksite location, shift, and other legitimate business factors.\n\nFair Chance Hiring: Nelson Connects will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local fair chance and ban-the-box laws.\n\nTemporary Assignment Disclosure: For temporary or temporary-to-hire assignments, the job posting will identify the worksite location, anticipated schedule, pay rate or range, nature of the assignment, and other information required under applicable state or local law.\n\nEqual Employment Opportunity & Accommodation: Nelson Connects is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under applicable law.\n\nAt Nelson Connects, we welcome applicants of all abilities and are committed to ensuring that every aspect of our hiring and interview process is accessible and supportive. If you require a reasonable accommodation to assist in your job search or application process, please contact us at peopleoperations@nelsonconnects.com for assistance.","company":"Nelsonconnects","rawCompany":"nelsonconnects","city":"Upper Lake","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-22T15:16:41.113Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9151.00","title":"Social and Community Service Managers","slug":"social-and-community-service-managers"},{"code":"11-2033.00","title":"Fundraising Managers","slug":"fundraising-managers"},{"code":"11-1021.00","title":"General and Operations Managers","slug":"general-and-operations-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"813211","title":"Grantmaking Foundations","slug":"grantmaking-foundations"},{"code":"813219","title":"Other Grantmaking and Giving Services","slug":"other-grantmaking-and-giving-services"},{"code":"923110","title":"Administration of Education Programs","slug":"administration-of-education-programs"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Grant Manager","description":"Grant Manager\n\nWork Schedule: Hybrid Remote | Approximately 3–4 Days Per Month On-Site\n\nCompensation: $70,000–$100,000 annually\n\nThe Opportunity\n\nWe are seeking an experienced Grant Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of grant funding for a mission-driven organization. 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Our commitment to excellence, integrity, compassion, and innovation has made us a trusted partner in connecting jobs, people, and communities. The remarkably talented and dedicated people of Nelson Connects are building on the rich history of this company to define the future of our industry, and we can’t wait to work with you.\n\nWe are Nelson Connects, and our purpose is your success.\n\nPay & Benefits Transparency: Nelson Connects provides compensation ranges for all job postings in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency laws. The compensation range listed represents a good faith estimate of base pay at the time of posting for the specific position and work location, or locations where the role may be performed.\n\nEligible temporary associates may have access to medical, dental, vision, HSA, EAP, life/AD&D, short-term disability, 401(k) retirement plan options, commuter benefits, paid sick leave where mandated, and other state or locally required benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.\n\nWhere applicable, postings will describe any additional benefits, paid leave, bonus or incentive opportunities, commissions, and other forms of compensation specific to that position. 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