Title: Grants Finance Manager
Location: Oyate - 1776 SW Madison St, Portland, OR 97205
Schedule: This is a Hybrid position, Monday through Friday 8:30am-5pm.
Wage Range: $85,496 - $101,462 Exempt

If you are a motivated and dedicated Grants Finance Manager looking for an opportunity to contribute to an organization making a positive impact, we want to hear from you!

At NARA NW, you'll find a supportive and inclusive work environment where every member of our team is valued and respected. Whether you're passionate about healthcare, behavioral health, education, or social services, there's a place for you to make a positive impact.

Company Mission:

The mission of NARA NW is to provide education, physical, mental health services, and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and anyone in need.

About the Company:

At NARA NW, we provide essential services and support to Native American and Alaska Native people, empowering them to lead healthy, fulfilling lives. As an organization rooted in cultural heritage and community values, we offer a unique and rewarding opportunity to make a direct positive impact in the lives of others.

We have over 400 employees in a wide range of programs and services, including medical and dental care, addiction treatment, housing assistance, and cultural enrichment programs, there are endless opportunities to grow and thrive in your career while making a difference in the lives of others.

Position Overview:

The Grant Finance Manager plays a crucial role in overseeing all financial aspects of grants at NARA Northwest. The Grant Finance Manager will supervise a team of grant accountants and a staff accountant/invoicing specialist, providing guidance, training, and support as needed. This position requires meticulous attention to detail, strong financial analysis skills, and the ability to support program leaders in managing grant funds effectively.

What you will do:

• Manage the financial administration of grants, ensuring compliance with grant regulations, organizational policies, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Monitor grant budgets, expenditures, and revenue, providing regular reports to program leaders and senior management.
• Ensure that the finance team meets monthly close process and deadlines, maintaining accuracy and timeliness in financial reporting processes.
• Oversee grant billing, invoicing, and reimbursement processes.
• Coordinate with grantors and auditors for financial reporting requirements and audits, maintaining accurate documentation and records.
• Review all federal draw-downs and billings before sent to the funder. Draw-down from the Federal Payment Management System (PMS) as needed.

We would like to hear from people that have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or similar certification preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in grant accounting or financial management, preferably in a nonprofit or healthcare setting.
• Experience with federal grant management preferred.
• Possess an understanding of how to interpret funding and reporting regulations and guidelines
• Knowledge of fiscal and business management with demonstrated competence in planning and budgeting, supervision, data collection and reporting.
• Must have working knowledge of GAAP principles, audit process, federal cost principles, grant administration, compliance and property management requirements.

What’s in it for you?

14 Paid Holidays: New Years, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Battle of Little Big Horn, 4th of July, Labor Day, United Indigenous Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Employee’s Birthday!

Benefits: Employees working 20 hours, or more are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective from the 1st of the month following the date of hire.

• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance through Kaiser Permanente
• 14 Paid Federal Holidays (Listed Above)
• 13 Paid Days of Sick Time
• 13 Paid Days of PTO (Vacation accruals increase with years of service to a maximum of 26 days)
• $50,000 Life Insurance & AD&D
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Spending Account
• 401(k) with 4% Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Inclement Weather Days (Snow Days)
• Referral Program- (Up to $1000 Dollars)
• Company Phone
• Company Laptop
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness -NARA NW is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit, FQHC

How to apply:

• To Quick Apply, go to Careers – NARA NW (naranorthwest.org)
• Look for the position you want to apply for and submit a resume (Required) and cover letter (Not required), that’s all!
• Feel free to contact recruiting@naranorthwest.org if you have any questions or would like to know where your application is in the process.

NARA NW is fully committed to supporting sobriety. All employees must agree to model sobriety, including no alcohol drinking, no illicit drug use, no marijuana use, and no prescription drug abuse behavior. If in recovery, must have been sober/clean for a length of time sufficient to demonstrate that will be able to model sobriety..

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position’s activities and requirements, the agency reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties, as necessary.

Preference in hiring is given to qualified Native Americans in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, US Code, Sections 472 and 473). NARA Northwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Within the scope of Indian Preference, all candidates will receive equal consideration. Experience working with Native American/ Alaska Native community is considered a plus.