Business and Grants Coordinator

Department: Head Start and Children's Services

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Downtown Boston - Tremont Street

Compensation: $86,086 / year

• Oversee billing, invoice tracking, and fiscal monitoring for various grants and contracts.
• Manage certain data components of federal and state grants, including data collection, analysis, and reporting in accordance with grant requirements.
• Execute financial reporting for partner programs, funders, auditors, and others as needed.
• Assist in grant writing, budget development, budget amendments, and grant closeouts as requested by Central Leadership.
• Provide support in preparation for and participation in financial audits and monitoring visits
• Manage the non-federal share system for ABCD's Head Start and Early Head Start grants, including monitoring and reporting on the intake of all non-federal share contributions. 

• Create internal financial reports for the Governing Bodies, Central Leadership, Content Area Coordinators and Program Leadership, and others as needed.
• Spearhead the development, documentation, and implementation of new fiscal processes, systems, and tools to increase efficiency within ABCD Head Start & Children's Services.
• Manage the procurement process for vendor partners, editing and distribution of contracts for all partners, processing invoices for payments, and regular monitoring of fiscal activities.
• Provide support and training to ABCD Head Start & Children's Services staff on fiscal matters.

• Attend and participate community activities, meetings, and trainings on and off site.
• Engage in ongoing staff development to expand professional skills.
• Assist with other fiscal and administrative work as needed.

• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in business, human services, or related field and five to ten years of experience in finance, accounting, data analysis, grants management, or other fiscal-oriented role are required. 
• Experience in the non-profit sector and/or grants management experience is preferred.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and G-Suite is  required.
• Adeptness for working with large datasets, complex budget structures, and accounting systems, with the capacity to learn new financial systems.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and timeliness around deliverables.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, mathematical and analytical abilities, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently in a culturally diverse, interdisciplinary team.

• Make a Difference: Every day, your work directly impacts the lives of thousands in the Greater Boston community, empowering them and making positive, lasting change.
• Inclusive Environment: ABCD values the diversity of its workforce, with an inclusive culture that respects individuality and promotes collaboration.
• Continuous Learning: We offer numerous training and development opportunities, ensuring our staff remain at the forefront of community action methodologies and strategies.
• Comprehensive Benefits: At ABCD, we take care of our own, providing a competitive benefits package, including health coverage and retirement plans.
• A Legacy of Impact: Join an organization that boasts a legacy spanning over half a century, consistently championing the rights and needs of our community's most vulnerable.
• Teamwork & Camaraderie: Be a part of a passionate team, united in their mission to combat poverty, and ensure every individual can reach their fullest potential.