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Colorado Access to Justice Commission seeks Project Finance Manager

Deadline to apply: October 23, 2023

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Project Finance Manager is a 0.2 FTE independent contractor position. The Project Finance Manager will help the Commission with the financial operations of a two-year federal grant to drive legal resources to Colorado’s rural legal deserts. This is a fully remote position, limited to two years.

Salary range: $1,000-$1,333 per month depending on experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES: ATJC Rural Legal Deserts Project

Oversee and monitor grant budget and spending status.
Ensure requirements for monitoring and financial reporting are met for federally funded grant programs as required by 2 CFR Part 200.
Work with the ATJC Executive Director to manage grant budget.
Work with the ATJC Executive Director to initiate requests and provide information for budget revisions or amendment requests.
Monitor and maintain accurate financial records of flow of cash or other resources.
Prepare, complete, submit, and ensure accuracy and timeliness of all financial and close-out reports.
Review financial reports prepared by the ATJC Executive Director and accountants.
Review financial transactions allocated to grant awards to ensure reasonableness, consistent treatment, and availability of funds.
Analyze and monitor project’s fund and cash balances to keep project team informed of status.
financial documents, reports, or budgets.
Manage payment and reimbursement to project contractors, vendors, and consultants.
Provide oral and written financial reports to the ATJC Executive Director, Executive Committee, and Access to Justice Commission.
Confer with project contractors to identify and resolve problems.
Monitor costs incurred by project contractors, vendors, and consultants.
Work with staff to ensure timely and accurate processing of payables, deposits, and billing.
Monitor compliance with federal regulations and spending of subcontracted agencies to ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.
Review subcontracted agencies’ financial reports and oversee and track payments to subcontracted agencies.
Identify additional grant opportunities for ongoing project needs.
Work with the ATJC Executive Director to prepare and submit grant applications.

EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS, AND TRAINING

Required: BA/BS degree in business administration, nonprofit financial management, economics, public administration, or accounting.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Five or more years of experience managing grants and nonprofit finances preferred.
Working knowledge of relevant regulations and requirements to meet government and grantee regulations for grant financial activities, including the Code of Federal Regulations / OMB Uniform Guidance.
Sophisticated understanding of nonprofit and federal grant accounting and management strongly preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Ability to interpret and apply sponsor, institutional, and departmental policies.
Ability to understand, analyze, and interpret financial information and complete required reports.
Ability to organize and complete workload on a timely basis.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in work product.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

How to apply:

Applications should be submitted electronically and include a cover letter, resume, and list of at least three professional references, including contact information for each.

Submit applications to:

Elisa Overall

Executive Director

Colorado Access to Justice Commission

elisa@coloradoaccesstojustice.org