Supv, Grant Management

Expected Semimonthly Salary:

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CCRC prides itself as a workplace of choice for passionate talent, driven by our mission to cultivate child, family and community well-being. Whether the position works directly with the public or supports our programs, every position is vital to our mission's success and reputation as a leader. We are not your typical non-profit. We are 900+ people strong and growing!

General Summary: Under the direction of the Manager, Grants Management (GM), this position supervises and coordinates the work of a team of Grant Accountants (GA) in administering grants and contracts to ensure efficiency, effectiveness and compliance with funder requirements. This position serves as the primary contact and liaison for the program director, management staff, funders and grantors for the program area assigned. The GM Supervisor is responsible for interviewing, hiring, and training new team members as well as performing periodic performance evaluations and administering disciplinary actions, as necessary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The GM Supervisor is responsible for all fiscal/financial aspects of the program area assigned. Program Area assigned may be any of the following: Head Start, Family Well Being, Resource & Referral, or All Other (consists of various other agency mission-supported stand-alone grant).

Key responsibilities include the following:

• Supervise and direct the work of Grant Accountants assigned to the team and program area ("team"). Work includes the following: 45%
• Act as lead in overseeing and managing all fiscal aspects of the program area assigned. Work includes the following: 15%
• Work with GM Manager in hiring, onboarding, and training of new staff; provide direction and oversight to each staff on the assigned team including regular feedback and annual performance evaluations including establishing individual and team goals, draft staff continued professional development and Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs). 10%
• Assist GM Manager, FP&A and/or CFO in designing and implementing finance processes and procedures that improve efficiencies, workflow and work products of the Finance team(s) and division. 10%
• Work with the FP&A team as assigned by CFO on exploring AI features or modules. Work includes implementing the use of AI to streamline processes or procedures within GM's workflow and to improve financial reports through use of dashboards to report financial results to program director and managers. Work also assisting with planning for the training of the team and program staff on new software features or uses. Monitor the team's progress with use of AI, seek the team's feedback and input, and provide suggestions for improvements. 10%
• Assist GM Manager, FP&A and CFO with maintaining the agency's Cost Allocation Plan. Supervise and provide guidance and instructions to team in implementing cost allocation methodologies. Review and ensure cost allocation methodologies used to allocate costs to grants under program area assigned are acceptable to meet requirements of funder/grantor, OMB, and state regulations. 5%
• Complete ad hoc projects and perform research and analysis as assigned. 5%

Job Specifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or a Bachelor's degree in business with an emphasis in accounting or finance, required. C.P.A. or M.B.A a plus.

• Experience: 8+ years' work experience in accounting specifically with preparation of financial statements including 2 or more years in a Supervisory capacity, preferably in nonprofits. Solid knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and OMB Circulars. Solid knowledge of government funding and grant report requirements. Previous audit and budgeting experience a plus.

• Technology Skills: Intermediate knowledge of Excel and Word; proficient in all other Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, etc.). Extensive experience with computerized accounting system including ability to assess new software or features of existing software for implementation. Working knowledge of Abila (previously SAGE or MIP) Fund Accounting a plus. Working knowledge of Adaptive Insights a plus.

• Communication/Customer Service Skills: Superior and effective written and verbal communication including interpersonal skills. Able to interface with others in an effective, open and tactful manner. Ability to establish and maintain effective, cooperative, and diplomatic working relationships with colleagues, supervisor, external contacts with funding sources, and the public.

• General Skills: Advanced analytical and problem solving skills. Attention to details essential. Ability to work under pressure on multiple projects with competing deadlines and to prioritize work effectively and apply a sense of urgency to projects. Must be highly motivated, able to exercise discretion and good judgment, work independently, take initiative, and participate as an effective supervisor/manager and team member. Follow tasks through to completion.

• Travel: This position requires travel. Staff may choose any mode of transportation (driving, walking, bicycling, carpooling, etc.) to arrive to and depart from the location where attendance is required. Should a staff member choose to drive on behalf of CCRC, the staff member must become an approved driver with CCRC prior to driving on behalf of CCRC. Approved drivers driving on behalf of CCRC may choose to drive a CCRC vehicle or own vehicle and must meet requirements to be an approved driver including holding and maintaining current auto insurance, current California Driver's License and receiving DMV clearance.

Background check required. As a grant-funded Agency supporting Children and Family Services, CCRC conducts background checks commensurate with the role to verify candidate qualifications (criminal history, employment history / experience, education, reference checks) and ensure grant compliance. Specific roles may have additional verification / clearance to the standard background check as part of the recruitment and selection process, including:

• Live Scan Clearance / DOJ Fingerprinting: For positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting (CA Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 and/or Head Start Program Performance Standards 1302.90).
• Health Clearance: For positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting or working with "at risk" populations, CA Code of Regulations Title 22, *101216, CA Health and Safety Code 1596.7995, and/or Head Start Program Performance Standards 1302.93)
• MVR / DMV clearance in accordance with CCRC's liability insurance provisions: For positions where driving is required.
• Child Development Permit: For positions working in an educational capacity (California Education Code Sections 44242.5, 44340, and 44341)
• CPR / Pediatric CPR certification: For certain identified positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting (CA Health & Safety Code 1596.865 - 1596.866)
• Federal Debarment Checks: For positions acting in a principal capacity to federal funds (Head Start Program Performance Standards 1304.11, Code of Federal Regulations Title 2 Grants and Agreements 2.180.320 and 2.180.995)

Please review the full job flyer here: Grants Management Supervisor Job Flyer

At CCRC, passion and meaningful work is rewarded! We offer employees:

• Competitive compensation package
• Robust benefit offerings -Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance and Long Term Disability paid for by CCRC
• Employer Contribution and Employer Match in the 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 100% vesting
• Generous Time Off Policy-Vacation and Sick Time, Holidays, and Paid Winter Break
• Opportunities for learning and professional development, including education reimbursement
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• 501(c) (3) designation-You can apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness!
  

We have doubled in size over the past 10 years. We provide child development and early education, workforce development opportunities, child care financial assistance, Head Start preschool and Early Head Start services and more for close to 50,000 parents, children, and child care providers each month in Northern Los Angeles County, including Antelope Valley, and the entirety of San Bernardino County, including an office in Victorville, serving a total geographic area of 22,500 square miles.

Child Care Resource Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Accommodations: If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at (818) 717-1000 ext. 6599 or email them at Recruiting@ccrcca.org.