Grants Manager II - Office of Financial Management

Manage all functions related to the development and implementation of a countywide grant budget and related grants administration.

Plan, direct, and oversee the activities of staff engaged in the grant related fiscal processes.

Supervise complex data analysis and collection for use in management and accounting of County grant funds within all program areas.

Direct departments/divisions on grant writing, administration, monitoring, and planning activities.

Administer all grant related budget activities for the County, including both operating and capital funds.

Ensure annual financial plans incorporate all County grants across fiscal years.

Oversee accounting functions (reimbursement request packages, invoice payments, etc...) for all grant contracts.

Develop and implement grant policies and procedures.

Facilitate year-end grant fund closures, working with Clerk Finance.

Manage grant related audits, working with grantor, external, and internal audit staff in conjunction with County staff.

Collaborate with Procurement and Contracts Administration on grant related solicitations and contracts.

Partner with internal departments and external agencies.

Participate on high-level strategy teams, developing strong, facilitative relationships, across functional areas to develop innovative approaches for meeting fiscal challenges.

Mentor, educate, and assist colleagues, staff, and customers in all phases of grant management.

Collaborate with the Office of the County Attorney on ordinances, contracts, and/or agreements.

Conduct performance appraisal process for grant budget staff.

Partner with HR on employee relations.

Perform special projects/analysis in response to customer driven demand.

About the Schedule

Work Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours per week.

Typical Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (no weekends!)

As a reminder, all county employees are considered essential and must be prepared to protect and support the community and its citizens. Each employee, without exception, will have a duty assignment and be required to work during a disaster or declared emergency.

About You

To be considered for this role, you must have the following:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or other related field -AND- a minimum of Four (4) years of progressively responsible professional experience.

-OR- Associate's degree from an accredited college or university -AND- a minimum of Six (6) years of job-related experience.

-OR- Master's degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of the required professional experience.

-OR- Year-for-year (totaling Eight (8) years) of related professional experience, or certifications, may substitute for the required education.

Two (2) or more years of supervisory experience.

The ideal candidate has the following:

Three (3) years of experience in government financial reporting structures and governmental auditing procedures.

Advanced skills in various software applications.  (Ex: Forecast Pro, Excel, OneSolution, Crystal, etc.)

​Knowledge of...

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Governmental Accounting, Auditing, And Financial Reporting.

Cost accounting principles, budgetary, financial and operational principles, procedures and practices.

Uniform Guidance, 2 CFR Part 200.

An ability to...

Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Interpret a variety of complex instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment for a period of five years.