Organization : United Way of the Midlands
Job Title : Senior Director, Grant Accounting
Department:
Finance and Administration, Operations FLSA Status : Full-time, Exempt Location : Omaha, NE (on-site) About United Way of the Midlands: Since 1923, United Way of the Midlands (UWM) has served the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro by bringing together the business, government and not-for-profit sectors and raising money to support our community's most impactful health and human service programs. UWM's funded programs and direct services - including JAG Nebraska, 211 and the Weatherization Assistance Program - focus on four key areas to improve health and well-being for all, build financial stability and strength, help young people realize their full potential and address urgent needs today to advance a better tomorrow. At United Way, we are committed to fostering integrity, inclusion, and responsibility across our work where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to the table.
UWM's Mission:
United Way of the Midlands UNITES our community's CARING SPIRIT to build a STRONGER tomorrow.
Guiding Principles: At United Way of the Midlands, we...
Build TRUST in everything we do. Extend GRACE by thinking beyond ourselves. Show GRIT by bringing it everyday. Be OPEN to embracing others' differences. Actively ENGAGE by listening and sharing. Live CURIOUSLY to learn constantly. Senior Director, Grant Accounting Summary: This position requires a strong understanding of GAAP, particularly for non-profits and grant accounting. Responsibilities include financial statement preparation, journal entries, monthly accounting schedules, account reconciliations, audit schedules, and internal reporting. The role involves managing annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and analyzing investment activity. It also oversees grant compliance with private, local, state, and federal requirements, including billing, collections, and financial reporting. The position handles inquiries from external auditors and agencies, effectively communicating complex financial matters to stakeholders.
Responsibilities: Accounting
Develops and periodically reviews the methodology for allocating overhead to the direct service programs. Prepares and reviews monthly journal entries to properly allocate revenue and expenditures to the proper function, activity, etc. Forecasts monthly fiscal results and prepares KPIs like the efficiency ratio and overhead calculations and reports to CFO. Assists in the development and preparation of financial statements and related reporting. Leads the annual budgeting process and develops the templates to be used by each department or functional lead. Leads regular meetings with department or functional leads to discuss progress to budget and determine any changes that might affect the budget moving forward for forecasting purposes. Understands and performs complex accounting and financial analysis of accounting for grant funding, and other forms of revenue, expense, and net assets. Assists with ensuring internal controls and accounting practices are in place to protect the organization's financial assets. Stays current with GAAP and other pertinent regulatory announcements. Along with the VP, Finance and Campaign Operations, supports the CFO by preparing for and attending Finance Committee Meetings. Responsible for accounting for investments and endowed gifts, including monitoring of restricted investments. Assists with reviewing the bi-weekly payroll processing and ensures all ledger and cash transactions are recorded properly. Assists CFO with special projects and other duties as assigned. Grant Management
Plans, organizes, and coordinates the accounting and financial reporting for all grants, including preparing annual and project budgets, forecasting revenue, and estimating any carry-over of funds from one year to the next. Compiles documentation, supporting schedules, year-end reports, work papers, etc. for the single audit. Researches issues, prepares invoices/ billings and collects funds for the support of restricted fund expenditures. Prepares or assists in the preparation of all applicable fiscal reports for sponsored programs and ensures the timely submission thereof. Coordinates with key personnel to support proper and timely expenditure of grant funds in compliance with applicable guidelines and budget deadlines. Develops a cost allocation plan and implements it. Develops accounting policies and procedures in compliance with the Code of Federal Regulations including procurement policies, internal controls, and allowable costs. Maintains grant fiscal records and database. Assigns account codes and monitors charges for reasonableness and compliance with policies and procedures. Supervisory Responsibilities:
May build, lead, and mentor a team of employees involved in the creation and maintenance of financial data, including accounts payable and disbursements, pledges, receivables, payroll, and general ledger. Interviews, hires, and trains staff in the department. Oversees the daily workflow of direct reports. Conducts timely and constructive performance evaluations. Required Skills and Abilities:
Strong knowledge of principles and practices of not-for-profit accounting, grant accounting, and federal and state regulations related to area of responsibility. Ability to communicate and work well with all departments in the organization by demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills, ability to provide a high level of customer service, and establish and maintain effective interdepartmental communications and relationships Ability to identify anomalies in financial results and skills to problem solve, research, evaluate and explain such anomalies. Ability to keep confidential information. English proficiency sufficient for communication with supervisors, co-workers, clients, and stakeholders. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Knowledge of accounting software, database software, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, MS Excel, and MS Word. Ability to prioritize and self-direct, analyze situations, identify situations where appropriate to make decisions Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in Business/Finance/Accounting Three to five years of related experience in general and grant accounting experience. This should include processing complex financial transactions, ensuring compliance with legal or contractual requirements, recordkeeping, and preparation of monthly, quarterly, and/ or annual reporting. CPA preferred. Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Benefits
Shared health, dental and vision insurance Generous 401(k) Retirement plan Paid vacation and sick time Employer paid life and disability insurance Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement
How to Apply:
Please submit your cover letter and resume to resume@UWMidlands.org
United Way of the Midlands is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Pay Range:
$90,000 - $110,000 per hour
Finance and Administration, Operations FLSA Status : Full-time, Exempt Location : Omaha, NE (on-site) About United Way of the Midlands: Since 1923, United Way of the Midlands (UWM) has served the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro by bringing together the business, government and not-for-profit sectors and raising money to support our community's most impactful health and human service programs. UWM's funded programs and direct services - including JAG Nebraska, 211 and the Weatherization Assistance Program - focus on four key areas to improve health and well-being for all, build financial stability and strength, help young people realize their full potential and address urgent needs today to advance a better tomorrow. At United Way, we are committed to fostering integrity, inclusion, and responsibility across our work where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to the table.
UWM's Mission:
United Way of the Midlands UNITES our community's CARING SPIRIT to build a STRONGER tomorrow.
Guiding Principles: At United Way of the Midlands, we...
Build TRUST in everything we do. Extend GRACE by thinking beyond ourselves. Show GRIT by bringing it everyday. Be OPEN to embracing others' differences. Actively ENGAGE by listening and sharing. Live CURIOUSLY to learn constantly. Senior Director, Grant Accounting Summary: This position requires a strong understanding of GAAP, particularly for non-profits and grant accounting. Responsibilities include financial statement preparation, journal entries, monthly accounting schedules, account reconciliations, audit schedules, and internal reporting. The role involves managing annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and analyzing investment activity. It also oversees grant compliance with private, local, state, and federal requirements, including billing, collections, and financial reporting. The position handles inquiries from external auditors and agencies, effectively communicating complex financial matters to stakeholders.
Responsibilities: Accounting
Develops and periodically reviews the methodology for allocating overhead to the direct service programs. Prepares and reviews monthly journal entries to properly allocate revenue and expenditures to the proper function, activity, etc. Forecasts monthly fiscal results and prepares KPIs like the efficiency ratio and overhead calculations and reports to CFO. Assists in the development and preparation of financial statements and related reporting. Leads the annual budgeting process and develops the templates to be used by each department or functional lead. Leads regular meetings with department or functional leads to discuss progress to budget and determine any changes that might affect the budget moving forward for forecasting purposes. Understands and performs complex accounting and financial analysis of accounting for grant funding, and other forms of revenue, expense, and net assets. Assists with ensuring internal controls and accounting practices are in place to protect the organization's financial assets. Stays current with GAAP and other pertinent regulatory announcements. Along with the VP, Finance and Campaign Operations, supports the CFO by preparing for and attending Finance Committee Meetings. Responsible for accounting for investments and endowed gifts, including monitoring of restricted investments. Assists with reviewing the bi-weekly payroll processing and ensures all ledger and cash transactions are recorded properly. Assists CFO with special projects and other duties as assigned. Grant Management
Plans, organizes, and coordinates the accounting and financial reporting for all grants, including preparing annual and project budgets, forecasting revenue, and estimating any carry-over of funds from one year to the next. Compiles documentation, supporting schedules, year-end reports, work papers, etc. for the single audit. Researches issues, prepares invoices/ billings and collects funds for the support of restricted fund expenditures. Prepares or assists in the preparation of all applicable fiscal reports for sponsored programs and ensures the timely submission thereof. Coordinates with key personnel to support proper and timely expenditure of grant funds in compliance with applicable guidelines and budget deadlines. Develops a cost allocation plan and implements it. Develops accounting policies and procedures in compliance with the Code of Federal Regulations including procurement policies, internal controls, and allowable costs. Maintains grant fiscal records and database. Assigns account codes and monitors charges for reasonableness and compliance with policies and procedures. Supervisory Responsibilities:
May build, lead, and mentor a team of employees involved in the creation and maintenance of financial data, including accounts payable and disbursements, pledges, receivables, payroll, and general ledger. Interviews, hires, and trains staff in the department. Oversees the daily workflow of direct reports. Conducts timely and constructive performance evaluations. Required Skills and Abilities:
Strong knowledge of principles and practices of not-for-profit accounting, grant accounting, and federal and state regulations related to area of responsibility. Ability to communicate and work well with all departments in the organization by demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills, ability to provide a high level of customer service, and establish and maintain effective interdepartmental communications and relationships Ability to identify anomalies in financial results and skills to problem solve, research, evaluate and explain such anomalies. Ability to keep confidential information. English proficiency sufficient for communication with supervisors, co-workers, clients, and stakeholders. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Knowledge of accounting software, database software, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, MS Excel, and MS Word. Ability to prioritize and self-direct, analyze situations, identify situations where appropriate to make decisions Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in Business/Finance/Accounting Three to five years of related experience in general and grant accounting experience. This should include processing complex financial transactions, ensuring compliance with legal or contractual requirements, recordkeeping, and preparation of monthly, quarterly, and/ or annual reporting. CPA preferred. Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Benefits
Shared health, dental and vision insurance Generous 401(k) Retirement plan Paid vacation and sick time Employer paid life and disability insurance Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement
How to Apply:
Please submit your cover letter and resume to resume@UWMidlands.org
United Way of the Midlands is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Pay Range:
$90,000 - $110,000 per hour