Finance and Grants Compliance Manager

Densho seeks an individual with financial and grants management experience to build strong financial systems and reporting structures for the organization. The Finance and Grants Compliance Manager oversees the organization’s federal, local and foundation grant activities, including compliance with donor/grant requirements. This position is responsible for tracking spending across all active grants and working with program managers and staff to track project deliverables and spending. The Finance and Grants Compliance Manager is responsible for preparing grant financial reports. The Finance and Grants Compliance Manager reports to the Operations Director.

This part-time position (up to 25 hours per week) offers the flexibility of being fully remote, hybrid, or it can be a fully on-site position at Densho’s office in Seattle’s International District.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee all grant reporting, produce financial grant reports
• Track grant deadlines and work with staff to submit reports
• Schedule and lead grant project meetings with appropriate staff and program managers to ensure grant spending is on target
• Assist with award modifications, including budget and scope modifications, extensions and amendments
• Manage and produce consistent documentation for each grant project
• Create and maintain internal and online systems to display and track spending at grant and project levels
• Act as the compliance point person by providing guidance and advice on the processing/implementing of new and ongoing awards
• Support program managers with the development and implementation of action plans to address compliance related findings

Required Qualifications

• Strong commitment to Densho’s mission and values.
• Minimum of 3 years of grants management experience, including financial tracking and reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience managing federal grant awards.
• Strong communications skills, both written and verbal.
• Detail oriented with proven ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong time management skills, ability to perform multiple tasks and meet critical deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality.
• Familiarity with analysis and financial software.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks, Excel and Google Drive.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

• Supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of tax and other compliance issues related to 501c3 organizations.

This is a part-time position, 20-25 hours per week (this is negotiable), no benefits. The anticipated hourly range for the position is $34 - $40 per hour (DOE). Candidates at a higher hourly rate reflect applicants’ years of experience that pertain to the position, relevant qualifications, advanced degrees, CFRE coursework, etc. PTO is accrued at a rate of 2 hours for every 40 worked; and the candidate will receive 12 holidays paid on a prorated basis. In addition, Densho provides a collaborative and inclusive work environment, opportunities for staff development and professional growth, and meaningful and impactful work.