Project Finance Analyst (Grants Management)
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Project Finance Analyst (Grants Management)

Job Description:

GBH enriches people's lives through programs and services that educate, inspire, and entertain, fostering citizenship and culture, the joy of learning, and the power of diverse perspectives.

At GBH, we believe in the advantages of coming together to build community, mentor and learn from colleagues, and connect more deeply with our mission. Our current hybrid approach requires staff to work onsite a minimum of two days each week, every Tuesday and one other day, to be determined by their business unit.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

Project Finance and Grants provides financial and grant management oversight of funding for productions and restricted projects. The department is responsible for reviewing project and grant budgets, project financial monitoring, grant management and administration, and compliance for a portfolio of more than 300 grants and approximately $350MM in restricted funding for projects.

JOB OVERVIEW

Under the supervision of the Manager, the Project Finance Analyst is primarily responsible for end-to-end financial and grants management functions for a portfolio of projects. The Analyst serves as the main point of contact with production and business units and facilitates, supports, and manages the pre-award and post-award functions for restricted funding from private foundations, PBS, CPB, and federal prime and sub-recipient proposals.

Analysts also work with the Grant Accountants to ensure that funding is properly accounted for in the General Ledger and help support the foundation's annual audit. This position is located in Boston, MA, and requires an on-site presence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Represent the Project Finance department as a partner and collaborator with production and business units to facilitate the smooth operations and management of restricted funding.

Review terms and conditions and any other grant requirements highlighting areas that may affect the project scope of work, timeline, compliance needs, or the organization's or unit's acceptance of an award prior to submission.

Manage and support the proposal submission process: identify and establish internal and external deadlines; help build, review, and comment on budgets, cash flows, and payment schedules; gather, prepare, and review all documents prior to submission.

Manage and support the post-award process: maintain award records, monitor program and financial progress against deliverables, allocate expenses, coordinate and manage award amendments with unit and Legal.

Using knowledge and experience, work independently to respond to internal and external funding or grants management questions.

Manage departmental functions and help drive department policies and initiatives throughout the team and assigned units.

Provide audit support as needed for the year-end financial statement, Uniform Guidance Single Audit, and others.

SKILL SET

Strong analytical, technical, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines efficiently and accurately.

Detail-oriented, highly organized, and a motivated team player.

Committed to making ethical decisions and upholding integrity.

Knowledge of financial or accounting systems is a plus but not mandatory.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 3 years of related experience. Experience with Excel is a must.

LOCATION

This position is located in Boston, MA, and requires on-site presence.

GBH is an equal opportunity employer. The community and audience we serve are diverse, and we wish to foster that diversity in our workplace. GBH does not discriminate against individuals in hiring, employment, or promotion based on any characteristic protected by law.

Application Process Assistance

GBH will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process.

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