Grant Accounting Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide leadership to the day-to-day grant activities of the Financial Operations team including staff and team development.  Serve as a financial grant resource for the College by acting as a technical mentor, while overseeing internal and external grant audits and reporting requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the functions identified in the job description.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Serve as a Finance Partner for the College’s grant activity by providing support and consultation on financial grant related activities, e.g., budget, allowable activities, supplanting, etc.

• • Provide inspirational leadership to the grants team regarding the day-to-day operations and initiatives that support student success.  Create an environment of open, honest dialogue that fosters customer service and process efficiencies.
  • Assist with cultivating an organizational/team climate, which engages staff to accomplish the goals and objectives of the team action plan as it relates to the division and the College.

• Manage the talent and culture needs of the department including the selection, retention, performance management, and development of employees.
• Be the technical expert in grants by maintaining thorough and up-to-date knowledge of all grant and funder guidelines and related grant accounting processes and corresponding systems, including educating team members on any changes.
• Develop, implement, and continuously streamline policies and procedures for effective and efficient financial control and administration of grants.
• Act as the primary liaison for external audits such as the annual Single Audit and any other funding audits, including compiling documentation and being the primary point of contact.
• Coordinate and oversee internal compliance audits, including implementing any process changes and related education.
• Perform accounting, reporting, compliance, and analytical processes for assigned grants.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: Bachelor’s Degree; Accounting or Finance preferred

Experience: Minimum of five years related work experience. Experience working with grants preferred.

 **An equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered.

Cultural Competence: Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and sensitivity to and understanding of a diverse community of college students, faculty, and staff.

*NWTC welcomes candidates who currently possess the desired skills and experience and are committed to learning and growing.

Computer Skills

Microsoft Excel and electronic financial reporting system experience

 Certificates & Licenses

Certified Public Accountant and/or MBA preferred

 Other Requirements

Demonstrated knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and government fund accounting preferred.

NWTC does not discriminate on the basis of political affiliation, age, race, creed, marital status, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic testing or other applicable legislated categories, (“each a protected class”). Inquiries regarding the College’s nondiscrimination policies may be directed to the Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at (920) 498-6826 or equity@nwtc.edu.

Please apply through our NWTC job opportunities website.