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Director of Finance and Grant Management (5 + years exp. accounting & finance)

AVANZAR • Full-time • Pleasantville, NJ, US • $115k - $125k / year • 1m ago

Title: Director of Finance and Grant Management

In compliance with all Federal and State labor laws and regulations, this position is classified as Exempt.

Note: This position is NOT remote, it is in person, in our Pleasantville, NJ office - Atlantic County.

Annual Salary: $115,000–$125,000

Position Summary:

The Director of Finance and Grant Management is responsible for overseeing the organization’s financial health, fiscal integrity, grant compliance, and other financial management matters. This position leads budgeting, accounting, audits, financial reporting, cash flow management, internal controls, and the full lifecycle of grants management, from proposal budgeting through reporting and closeout.

The Director ensures compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, funder requirements, and applicable regulations while supporting strategic decision-making and organizational growth. This role serves as a key partner to executive leadership in advancing sustainability, accountability, and operational effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities:

· Lead all day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, and monthly reconciliations.

· Develop and manage annual organizational budgets in partnership with leadership and department directors.

· Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and dashboards for executive leadership and the Board of Directors.

· Monitor cash flow, reserves, investments, and financial sustainability.

· Ensure strong internal controls, financial policies, and risk management practices.

· Oversee the annual audit process and preparation of IRS Form 990.

· Ensure compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards.

· Oversee financial administration of government, foundation, and corporate grants.

· Develop grant budgets and cost allocations in partnership with program staff.

· Monitor grant expenditures to ensure allowable use of funds and adherence to budgets.

· Prepare and submit accurate financial reports, reimbursement requests, and invoices to funders.

· Track grant deadlines, renewals, reporting schedules, and closeout requirements.

· Ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance and other grant regulations, as applicable.

· Support program staff in understanding grant restrictions and budget management.

· Serve as a strategic advisor to the President/CEO on financial planning and growth opportunities.

· Present financial reports and grant performance updates to the Finance Committee and Board.

· Support long-range planning, forecasting, and scenario analysis.

· Supervise finance and grants staff, consultants, or outsourced accounting partners.

· Identify and implement systems improvements for accounting and grants tracking.

· Oversee employee benefits administration, including health, dental, vision, retirement, life, and leave benefits.

· Serve as liaison with benefits brokers, insurance carriers, and retirement plan providers.

· Manage the annual open enrollment process and employee benefits communications.

· Ensure accurate payroll deductions and employer contributions.

· Monitor benefits compliance, including COBRA, ACA, FMLA, and related regulations in coordination with HR or legal advisors.

· Reconcile monthly benefit invoices and resolve enrollment issues.

· Perform other duties as assigned by the CEO.

Relationship to Other Executive Roles:

The Director of Finance and Grant Management reports to the CEO and works closely with executive leadership to support financial planning, grant compliance, and organizational sustainability. This role partners with program directors, the Board, and external funders to ensure strong financial stewardship and alignment with organizational goals.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required.

· CPA, MBA, or master’s degree preferred.

· Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive finance leadership experience, preferably in nonprofit organizations.

· Strong experience managing grants from government and private funders.

· Knowledge of nonprofit accounting, restricted funds, and compliance requirements.

· Experience with audits, Form 990, budgeting, and board reporting.

· Proficiency with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, Blackbaud, or similar systems.

· Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.

· Experience in human services, healthcare, education, advocacy, or community-based nonprofit settings preferred.

· Familiarity with federal and state grants and reimbursement contracts.

· Experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets.

· Experience in working with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

· Demonstrated sensitivity to issues of social justice.

· Demonstrated ability to work in diverse teams.

· Ability to expand communication style to multiple cultural environments.

· Ability to speak a second language valued.

· Ability to network with other professionals within and outside the Agency on behalf of the client population.

· Willingness to utilize, share, and/or develop technology skills.

· Valid New Jersey driver’s license and insurability through AVANZAR’s insurance carrier.

Core Competencies:

· Integrity and confidentiality

· Strategic thinking

· Attention to detail

· Leadership and team development

· Problem-solving

· Collaboration across departments

AVANZAR is committed to providing a working environment free from unlawful discrimination or harassment. It is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate against or permit harassment of employees or applicants for employment on the basis of: “age; civil union, domestic partner, or marital status; color; creed or religion; disability; gender; gender identity or expression; genetic information; military status; national origin; nationality; pregnancy; race; sexual orientation; or any other legally protected status.”

Rev 5/2026

Pay: $115,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Do you have strong experience managing government and private funder grants?
Do you have experience in human services, advocacy, healthcare, education, or community based nonprofit settings?
Do you have experience overseeing benefits administration, and compliance including COBRA, ACA, FMLA and related regulations?
Do you have knowledge of nonprofit accounting, restricted funds, and compliance requirements?
Do you have staff leadership and training experience?
Do you have experience with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards?
Do you have Bachelor's or Master's degree related to accounting, or finance?

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