CHNEP Finance & Grants Manager

NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT APPLY THROUGH really OR VIA EMAIL, AS THEY WILL NOT BE REVIEWED OR CONSIDERED IF SO. ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE THROUGH THE CHNEP FINANCE AND GRANTS MANAGER ONLINE APPLY TAB AT https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/puntagordafl? _ WEBSITE IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED. ONLY SELECTED QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED FOR FOLLOW-UP._

POSITION SUMMARY: The Finance and Grants Manager position is a full-time position (generally 8:30 am – 5:00 pm) for a professional with formal education and experience in finance and grants management to work for the Coastal & Heartland National Estuary Program (CHNEP, whose fiscal host is the City of Punta Gorda).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned as dictated by operational necessity.

• Coordinates with CHNEP Grantors to obtain grant funds and ensure compliance with all reporting requirements
• Annual drafting of annual CHNEP Workplan and Budget.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and host agency requirements.
• Tracks controllable expenditures to keep within budget and advises appropriate actions when unexpected budget problems develop; including regular reconciliation and assisting with making necessary amendments as required.
• Assists in drafting formal contracts and intergovernmental agreements, and processes them for execution.
• Prepares and processes all purchase orders, accounts payable, and requests for subcontractor payments.
• Manages applications for and oversees management of all CHNEP-funded conservation grants and sponsorships.
• Identifies appropriate grant opportunities, as well as assists in drafting and submitting grant applications.
• Responsible for all grant reporting, ensuring grant reporting deadlines are met with acceptable submissions.
• Prepares reports, documents and assists staff with financial tracking, including collecting and reporting financial leveraging information.
• Assists in preparing and submittal of Requests for Proposals (RFP), scopes of work, sub awards/subcontracts, bids, and other procurement information as necessary.
• Responsible for reporting, collecting and processing of all contributions to the CHNEP.
• Provides assistance with City of Punta Gorda’s Finance personnel on auditing requirements.
• Occasionally assists other CHNEP team members with other CHNEP programmatic work as needed, including public outreach at events, preparation for CHNEP meetings, etc.
• Other duties necessary to the success of the organization.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty or responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities; education and/or experience; and, certificates or licenses required in order to fill the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. In lieu of certain requirements listed below, Employee may accrue or acquire certain specified time in service, specialized skills, and/or certifications, thereby qualifying for this position through the City’s career progression policy.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of budgeting, finance and grants application and management.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Skill in Microsoft Office Word, Powerpoint, and Excel.
• Skill in multi-tasking, planning, organization, and decision-making.
• Able to be flexible, positive, and team-oriented.
• Able to perform complex work assignments with guidance within established policies, procedures, and practices.
• Able to work courteously and cooperatively with other employees and the public.
• Able to review or check the work product of others to ensure conformance to standards.
• Able to work occasional weekend day or evening to assist team members, as well as drive own vehicle for work-related events (with mileage reimbursement).
• Environmental knowledge and interest preferred

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor Degree in accounting, finance or a discipline appropriate to the position is required, with professional experience in grant and finance management as well as environmental knowledge and interest preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,281.00 - $90,313.00 per year

Physical Setting:

• Office

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location