Department:

Financial Management

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Our Office of Financial Management has an opening for a Grants Manager II who would be responsible for managing the development, adoption, and implementation of a countywide grant budget and related grants administration. If selected, you will also serve as the subject matter expert for projects involving all grant financial management and related analysis.

This position is responsible for performing all related assignments within the County policies and procedures as well as any applicable State and Federal requirements. The pay starts between $75,233.60 - $83,000.00 (based on experience) and benefits begin within 60 days of hire. Apply today!

About the Position

In this role, you will...

Manage all functions related to the development and implementation of a countywide grant budget and related grants administration.

Plan, direct, and oversee the activities of staff engaged in the grant related fiscal processes.

Supervise complex data analysis and collection for use in management and accounting of County grant funds within all program areas.

Direct departments/divisions on grant writing, administration, monitoring, and planning activities.

Administer all grant related budget activities for the County, including both operating and capital funds.

Ensure annual financial plans incorporate all County grants across fiscal years.

Oversee accounting functions (reimbursement request packages, invoice payments, etc...) for all grant contracts.

Develop and implement grant policies and procedures.

Facilitate year-end grant fund closures, working with Clerk Finance.

Manage grant related audits, working with grantor, external, and internal audit staff in conjunction with County staff.

Collaborate with Procurement and Contracts Administration on grant related solicitations and contracts.

Responsible for financial disaster recovery efforts.

Partner with internal departments and external agencies.

Participate on high-level strategy teams, developing strong, facilitative relationships, across functional areas to develop innovative approaches for meeting fiscal challenges.

Mentor, educate, and assist colleagues, staff, and customers in all phases of grant management.

Collaborate with the Office of the County Attorney on ordinances, contracts, and/or agreements.

Conduct performance appraisal process for grant budget staff.

Partner with HR on employee relations.

Perform special projects/analysis in response to customer driven demand.

About the Schedule

Work Hours:

Full-Time, 40 hours per week.

Typical Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (no weekends!)

As a reminder, all county employees are considered essential and must be prepared to protect and support the community and its citizens. Each employee, without exception, will have a duty assignment and be required to work during a disaster or declared emergency.

About You

To be considered for this role, you must have the following:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or other related field -AND- a minimum of Four (4) years of progressively responsible professional experience.

-OR- Associate's degree from an accredited college or university -AND- a minimum of Six (6) years of job-related experience.

-OR- Master's degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of the required professional experience.

-OR- Year-for-year (totaling Eight (8) years) of related professional experience, or certifications, may substitute for the required education.

Two (2) or more years of supervisory experience.

The ideal candidate has the following:

Three (3) years of experience in government financial reporting structures and governmental auditing procedures.

Advanced skills in various software applications.  (Ex: Forecast Pro, Excel, OneSolution, Crystal, etc.)

​Knowledge of...

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Governmental Accounting, Auditing, And Financial Reporting.

Cost accounting principles, budgetary, financial and operational principles, procedures and practices.

Uniform Guidance, 2 CFR Part 200.

An ability to...

Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Interpret a variety of complex instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment for a period of five years.

Physical Demands: Employees in this role must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 lbs.

About Everything Else

Starting Pay Range: $75,233.60 - $83,000.00, based on experience.

Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).

If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents. You will need to present the following items on your first day:

1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)  

2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)  

Benefits:

Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net for additional information.Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations. Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)​​

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We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different.

Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service – internally and externally. 

A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353.

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