POSITION SUMMARY:
The Grants and Compliance Project Manager reports to the Grants and Compliance Officer. The Grants & Compliance Project Manager is responsible for identifying, assessing, monitoring, and developing reports and internal technical assistance at a management level on grant projects from start to finish based on specific grant regulations, required reporting, budget expenditure status, and all Yurok Tribe applicable policies. Employee will be responsible to coordinate and communicate between the grant programs, the Executive Division, and the Finance Department as needed throughout the lifecycle of a grant award. Employee will be responsible for familiarizing themselves with the specific terms and conditions of each award, the funder rules and regulations and the Yurok Tribe’s Grants & Contracts Policies and Procedures. Will work with the Compliance Officer to develop individual monitoring plans, corrective action plans, reconcile expenditures in accordance with federal cost principles, as well as provide administrative assistance to the Grant & Compliance Officer for all grants and contracts in Post-Award and Closeout phases including budget monitoring, project reporting monitoring and reconciliations (Indirect Costs, Match, and Expenditures).
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Review and/or create monitoring plans, for effectiveness and efficiency in grant compliance, financial and required regulations and standard terms and conditions of grants and Tribal policies.
- Develop grant project monitoring plans and corrective action plans with all grant projects throughout the year to ensure that operational, accounting, and financial information is provided compliant to regulations. Design and perform grant specific technical assistance that aims to build internal grant management capacity and to address specific grant corrective action plans.
- Stay abreast of developments in governmental accounting and reporting standards and lead implementation and staff training efforts.
- Work in conjunction with the Grants and Compliance Office to develop processes and procedures to accommodate new operations and activities as well as to improve grants and compliance efficiency. Reviewing grant expenses and activities in compliance with grant terms and conditions, monitoring reporting deadlines Monitoring grant budgets and working with department directors to ensure that funds are neither over nor underspent is also a duty of this position.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Five years' experience in grant project management or other relevant disciplines.
- At least three years of experience must be in public accounting or internal audit.
- A strong working knowledge of GAAP and GAAS is required. Knowledge of OMB Circular A-87 (Accounting Standards for State, Local and Tribal Governments) A-102 (Grants and Cooperative Agreements with State and Local Governments) and GASB 34 (Basic Financial Statements-and Management's Discussion and Analysis-for State and Local Governments) and other GASB pronouncements is desired.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint as well as financial accounting software.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically.
- Excellent organizational and management skills, with excellent attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
- Exceptional analytical skills, good judgment, and the ability to present information and ideas clearly and succinctly to financial professionals and non-professionals is essential.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a cross functional team environment.
- Applicants selected for interview will be required to take an accounting test.
- Be able to work in a diverse cultural setting due to the sensitive nature of the position.
- Recognition that in order to serve Yurok People one must know as much as possible about Yurok history, culture and values.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree in related field with five years job specified experience. Employee must be willing to acquire any special certifications or attend any training that is determined to be relevant or becomes required of the position in the future.
- Candidates with equivalent combinations of education, training and experience will be considered.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $67,516.80 - $88,088.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Relocate:
- Klamath, CA 95548: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person