The Grants Manager is responsible for grant management, coordinating FEMA reporting, recording journal entries, reconciling general ledger accounts, financial and compliance reporting, assisting with audits, and financial statement preparation and review.

Researches availability of local, state, federal and/or private foundation grants as potential sources of revenue. Writes and/or completes grant applications in coordination with departments or subject matter experts. Prepares grant packages and/or reviews grant packages prepared by other departments and provides feedback that will result in the best submission possible. Records grant activity in the general ledger. Ensures compliance by timely reporting grant information and activities as required by funding agency. Prepares and submits monthly, quarterly, and annual grant reports.

Tracks equipment related to grant programs. Coordinates FEMA reporting activities with departments. Functions as the finance representative for grant and FEMA administration. Prepares the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) report. Responsible for maintaining grant, FEMA, and other financial records. Stays up to date with changes in governmental accounting and reporting requirements. Recommends and assists with implementing improved processes and procedures. Performs other duties as required.