Role: Grant Manager
Location : Gurugram/ Kolkata/ Hyderabad/ Bengaluru
Qualification:
- Bachelor's or Post graduate degree in accounting, Commerce, Finance, or related field.
- 13+ years of experience in accounting, with at least 3 years in nonprofit accounting (US preferred).
- Strong understanding of US GAAP, not-for-profit accounting and financial reporting.
- Experience in managing client relationships and leading teams.
- Proficiency with accounting systems commonly used by US nonprofits (QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, NetSuite, Bill.com)
- Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
- Ability to work overlapping hours with US time zones.
Position Responsibilities:
Client & Engagement Management
- Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned US nonprofit clients.
- Manage multiple accounting engagements, ensuring timely delivery of all recurring and ad-hoc financial requirements.
- Lead client calls, monthly/quarterly reviews, and financial discussions with US leadership teams.
- Develop work plans, timelines, and engagement scope; ensure adherence to SLAs and quality standards.
Nonprofit Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Oversee the preparation and review of:
- Monthly and annual financial statements
- Balance sheet reconciliations
- Budget-to-actual reports
- Cash flow projections
- Functional expense allocations (program, management & general, fundraising)
- Ensure compliance with US based not-for-profit regulations and grant requirements.
- Prepare financial statements, reports and analyses for stakeholders.
- Monitor financial controls, accounting accuracy, and documentation standards.
Grant, Donor & Restricted Fund Management
- Oversee tracking of restricted/unrestricted funds and grant budgets.
- Collaborate with program managers to ensure accurate allocation of funds.
- Should be able to manage multiple grants and reporting requirements
- Review financial reports required by funders and grant programs.
- Support clients with financial components of grant proposals and reporting cycles.
Audit & Compliance Support
- Prepare for and support annual external audits, including the Single Audit where applicable.
- Assist with IRS Form 990 data preparation and supporting schedules.
- Ensure adherence to internal controls, compliance requirements, and nonprofit sector regulations.
Team Leadership & Offshore Coordination
- Lead and mentor a team of accountants and associates in India.
- Review team deliverables for completeness, accuracy, and client readiness.
- Provide training in US nonprofit accounting, systems, and best practices.
- Foster a cohesive, quality-focused team environment.
System & Process Development
- Work with accounting tools such as QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, NetSuite, Bill.com, Expensify, or other nonprofit ERPs.
- Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
- Support system configuration, migrations, and optimization for clients as needed
