Grant Accounting Manager

Oregon Department of Human Services

. Plan, organize, and manage grant and financial accounting programs .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeSalem • Oregon • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $6,834 - $10,569 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in grant management, financial oversight, and compliance with federal regulations, including GAAP and 2 CFR 200. Proven ability to lead teams, develop policies, and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.

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Grant ManagementFinancial OversightGAAP ComplianceLeadership SkillsBudgeting

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Hard Skills

Grant ComplianceIndirect Cost CalculationsCost AllocationFiscal OversightSubrecipient MonitoringRisk AssessmentsGrant Policy DevelopmentTechnical AssistanceFinancial ReportingBudget Preparation

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingSupervisionTraining DevelopmentNegotiation

Tools & Technologies

SFMAPower BI

Industry Keywords

Federal Grant ProgramOMB StandardsFEMA ComplianceGASB StandardsOregon Accounting Manual

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, organize, and manage grant and financial accounting programs
Manage the $1.3 billion federal grant program
Prepare federal budgets, actuals, and historical data for grant assignment and disbursement
Provide technical policy direction and advice to grant accounting staff
Ensure accounting and budgeting deadlines are met and transactions comply with GAAP and the Oregon Accounting Manual
Review complex accounting transactions for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
Manage operations, people, work activities, projects, programs, workflow, and work products
Oversee the agency’s Grant Accountant Team within the Finance Section
Evaluate and implement staff training and development opportunities
Ensure grant accounting conforms to GAAP, GASB, FEMA, federal OMB, and DAS standards and guidelines
Manage operational adjustments and develop and maintain agency policies and procedures
Identify and correct grant accounting deficiencies from Internal Auditor or Secretary of State audits
Participate in planning, policy setting, and short- and long-range goal development
Develop, implement, and maintain fiscal oversight and control policies for OEM grant accounting
Coordinate and liaise with auditors and internal and external entities
Report to the Chief Financial Officer and coordinate across the agency and enterprise

Requirements

What you’ll need

Five years of lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience; OR two years of related experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field
Expert knowledge of 2 CFR 200, federal cost principles, and grant compliance requirements
Strong financial management skills, including indirect cost calculations, budgeting, cost allocation, and grant fiscal oversight
Demonstrated ability to administer and negotiate grants and agreements in partnership with program and procurement staff
Experience developing grant policies, procedures, tools, and training resources
Proven ability to provide technical assistance and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Expertise in subrecipient monitoring, risk assessments, and funding opportunity administration
Strong leadership skills with experience supervising and developing grant management staff
Proficiency with SFMA, Power BI, accounting structures, and financial reporting systems
Resume and cover letter required
Complete work history and education sections in the application
Must complete US Department of Justice Form I-9 confirming authorization to work in the United States within three days of hire
OEM does not offer visa sponsorship
Finalists subject to a computerized criminal history check
Must clearly describe experience in each listed qualification and attribute area

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, vision, and dental insurance
11 paid holidays per year
10 hours of vacation leave earned per month
8 hours of sick leave earned per month
24 hours of personal business leave per fiscal year
Pension and retirement programs
PERS-qualifying salary reflects a 6.95% increase
Veterans’ preference points for eligible veterans