Foundation Accountant - McLeod Foundation - Florence bei McLeod Health

Position Overview

Under the supervision of the McLeod Health Foundation Senior Manager of Finance, the Grant Finance Manager will

oversee financial management, compliance, and reporting for all internal and external grants including Federal grants across

the organization. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial tracking, reporting, budgeting, and compliance with

grant requirements and organizational policies. The Grant Finance Manager will work closely with McLeod Health

Finance, McLeod Foundation Grant Writers and Administrative teams, to ensure grant funds are managed efficiently and

effectively.

Grant Financial Management

● Oversee financial management for all grant-related activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with donor requirements

and organizational policies.

●Ensure grant funding is received and recorded aligning with the donor requirements.

● Monitor grant expenditure against approved budgets and forecasts, identify variances, and provide timely financial

analysis and advice to program teams and management.

● Prepare grant financial reports in accordance with donor guidelines and submission deadlines.

● Participate actively in cross-departmental grant management function, contributing to monthly and quarterly grant

management meetings, and ensuring proper follow-up on identified issues.

Budgeting and Forecasting

● Work with Grant Writers and Program Coordinators to align narrative and financial reports for donor submission.

● Monitor and support ongoing budget execution, variance analyses and provide forecasts of financial performance to

identify potential issues or budget shortfalls.

● Support the preparation of quarterly and annual financial forecasts and budgets for grant-funded programs.

Grant Compliance and Risk Management

● Conduct regular reviews of grant expenditures to ensure compliance and accurate allocation of costs.

● Support grant audits, coordinating with internal and external auditors to provide necessary documentation and responses.

● Proactively manage financial risks related to grants, identifying areas for process improvement and mitigating potential

issues.

Donor and Partner Relations and Reporting

● Lead the financial reporting process, ensuring alignment with donor requirements, subgrantee (partner) agreements, and

internal timelines.

● Maintain positive relationships with donors and partners, addressing financial queries and ensuring timely and accurate

financial reporting.

● Ensure all financial documents of grants and subgrants are kept in the shared filing systems for complete, accurate and

accessible documentation.

Qualifications/Training:

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

· Proficient in accounting software and financial management systems; familiarity with grants management systems

(Salesforce or similar).

· Excellent financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting skills

Education/Certifications/Licenses:

· Minimum of a Four-year college degree from an accredited school in a related field. Will consider equivalent

experience in lieu of degree.

Physical Requirements: Refer to Occupational Risk Assessment

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