Assistant Director, Grants & Contract Management (Non-Profit) - Manhattan

AHRC New York City is a large, complex nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting neurodivergent children and adults (those with autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and other disabilities) through a broad spectrum of services , and a family governed organization that envisions a socially just world where the power of difference is embraced and reflected in all that we do. Generosity guides us as we honor our legacy and continuously grow through a culture of curiosity, creativity, and optimism and as we advocate for people with disabilities to lead full and equitable lives.

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
5+ years of progressive experience in grants management, grants accounting, nonprofit finance, contracts administration, and financial reporting.
Experience administering government and private grants, including contract management, budgeting, billing, compliance, and financial analysis.
Experience supporting financial statement audits, Single Audits, regulatory reviews, and funder monitoring activities.
Demonstrated experience providing operational guidance, mentoring staff, and collaborating across Finance and Program teams.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Experienced with ERP and financial management systems, including Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains), NetSuite, Prophix, Monday.com, Passport, SFS, or comparable grant and financial management platforms preferred.
Strong knowledge of nonprofit grant administration, contracts management, billing, revenue recognition, and funder compliance.
Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, cash flow analysis, grant reconciliations, financial reporting, and variance analysis.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet critical deadlines.
Effective written and verbal communicator with experience preparing financial reports, budget narratives, audit documentation, and funding proposals.
Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams, executive leadership, auditors, and government and private funding agencies.
Exercise sound judgment while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, confidentiality, and financial integrity.
Flexibility to operate in a rapidly-changing work environment, with ability to adapt and be sensitive to organizational culture.
Demonstrable passion for the agency’s mission.