Finance Grant Manager

United Way for Greater Austin

Finance Grant Manager at United Way ensuring compliance for federal, state, city, and private grants. Overseeing financial systems, budgeting, and reporting in a collaborative environment.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,227 - $82,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure 100% grant financial compliance for United Way and funded subcontractors on federal, state, city, and private grants.
Develop effective systems for submitting and monitoring funding and reimbursement requests to grantors and subcontractors.
Liaise with the grant program managers on issues related to the grant.
Ensure that the financials, invoices, and reporting to internal and external stakeholders for grants are effective, efficient, and accurate.
Delegate to and oversee the work of any staff accountants assigned to work on grants.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
Five years of progressively responsible experience in Accounting, preferably in a non-profit environment.
Minimum of two years experience with fiscal monitoring of grant contracts, preferably with state or federal grants or contracts
Knowledge of GAAP and Governmental Accounting Standards
Knowledge of Texas state and federal grant regulations, including Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards
An ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, problem solve and bring a high level of initiative and self-direction to work.
An ability to maintain regular and effective communication with colleagues and funders
Demonstrated experience with budget preparation, analysis, and financial reporting
Willingness to function as an internal “service provider” to other staff

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employer 403(b) Matching
Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance (for employees)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Parental Leave
FMLA
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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Hard Skills & Tools

AccountingFinancial complianceFiscal monitoringBudget preparationFinancial reportingGAAPGovernmental Accounting StandardsGrant managementReimbursement requestsCost principles

Soft Skills

Problem solvingJudgmentInitiativeSelf-directionCommunicationDelegationOversightCollaborationEfficiencyAccuracy