Grant Manager

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