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At Big Brothers Big Sisters, we’re always looking for talented, dedicated people who believe in the power of role models and the potential of children.
One of the most rewarding ways to get involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters is to work with us. A career with Big Brothers Big Sisters is an opportunity to merge your talents and personal values with your desire to make a difference.
Every day, we are changing the perspectives of children and enabling them to see the world around them in a more positive light. With that newfound point of view, they can see their potential more clearly and dream bigger about their future. Our success is a result of committed and inspired employees, working together to make a lasting impact on America’s youth, schools, and communities.
Title: Finance Manager
Department: Administration
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
FLSA STATUS: Exempt Officer
JOB SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Finance Manager is responsible for preparing monthly financial statements, administering and processing receipts, accounts payable, grant invoices/transactions and annual budget setup and maintenance. A successful Finance Manager will maintain and process time reporting and payroll processing; ensure reconciliation of agency benefit plans to remittances; serve as liaison to BBBS of America for financial reporting and compliance with standards; and recommend improvements in all processes for which responsible. This position is responsible for maintaining accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash flow, and revenue and the applicable systems as well as preparing documents and reconciliations for year-end audit.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Accounting/Finance: Ensures that daily financial service operations of the organization are carried out in an efficient, effective and timely manner with adequate internal controls and cost containment programs.
- Ensures appropriate use and maintenance of accounting software and completes all accounting activities.
- Implements and documents all banking activities to ensure reasonable fees, rate of return and risk.
Payroll: Oversees payroll production and all related activities including updating of hire/termination dates, pay rates, leave accrual and use rates and balances, payroll deductions.
- Maintains timely and accurate production of all payroll processes with payroll processor.
- Maintains relationship with PEO provider.
Financial Analysis, Budgeting and Reporting: Prepares and interprets financial reports for internal management and the board of directors, responsible for preparation, monitoring and revision of the organization’s annual operating budget and cash flow projections.
- Keeps current on rules and regulations of funding sources for appropriate financial administration of grants and contracts.
Internal Controls and Audit: Maintains accounting and financial management policies for review and approval by the CEO and the Board of Directors.
Board Relations: Is the primary staff contact with the Finance and Operations Committee and investment/budget issues related to the Foundation.
Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree (BA) from four-year college or university, or one to two years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Computer skills required: Accounting Software (QuickBooks, MIP Abila); Development Software (Raiser’s Edge); Internet Payment Software; Payroll and Human Resource Systems (Vensure); Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Sharepoint, etc.)
- Other skills required:
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
- 3-5 years experience in a similar position preferable.
- Nonprofit experience preferable.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
- Fund accounting; payroll administration.
- Ability to prepare budgets and financial reports.
- Familiarity with government contracts and grants administration.
- Proven verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Pleasant, polite, personable.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Organized and detail oriented.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Valid Texas Driver’s License
- Reliable transportation
- Must be willing to successfully work independently to accomplish the job requirements
- Must be willing to work with diverse populations
BENEFITS SUMMARY:
- Flexible, hybrid work schedule
- Professional development opportunities
- Significant employer contribution toward health insurance benefits coverage (health, vision, dental)
- Optional pet insurance
- Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance
- Health savings account – employer contribution
- 18 PTO days in first year, increasing after
- 10 paid holidays and work week between Christmas and New Years
- “Bring Your Pet to Work” Days
- Mileage reimbursement for work related travel
- Regular team connection activities
- Monthly phone stipend
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, pregnancy, military and veteran status, age, physical and mental disability, genetic characteristics, or any other considerations made unlawful by applicable state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, pregnancy, military and veteran status, age, physical and mental disability, or genetic characteristics.
TO APPLY: Please submit a resume to Kedrick Jeffries at kjeffries@bigmentoring.org. The position will remain open until filled.
Title: Grants Manager
Department: Development
Reports to: Chief Development Officer
JOB SUMMARY
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas is searching for a passionate, focused, and strategic Grants Manager to join our mission-driven team. This role is central to ensuring the success of government and foundation grant giving campaigns that support our mission of creating life-changing, one-to-one mentoring relationships between youth and caring adults in Central Texas.
The Grants Manager is a member of the Development team and is responsible for developing and managing a pipeline of current and prospective grant funders that align with the organization’s current priorities, including government funding agencies. This role researches, prepares, and ensures the implementation of prospect cultivation strategies for current and prospective grant funders and also prepares, submits, and manages grant/contract proposals that both support agency goals and align with funder guidelines and criteria. Post-award, the Grants Manager ensures timely completion of all reporting and compliance activities while ensuring sound gift stewardship. This position requires excellent organizational and communication skills as well as strong data analysis, program budgeting, and project management skills with an emphasis on outcome measurement.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in grant writing, prospecting, cultivation, and stewardship; excellent organizational and communication skills, and a passion for the mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Occasionally supervises interns.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Manages and develops a strong, expanding pipeline of Foundation, Corporate Foundation, and Government Grants through solid research, submission of letters of intent, grant proposals/applications, reporting, and stewardship.
- Work closely with Chief Development Officer, program staff, and finance/accounting to track progress against all deliverables, and ensure that grant terms are met and requests are made.
- Project manages completion of all grant reports and compliance activities providing advance notice of deliverables needed to Finance and Programs.
- Work closely with Chief Development Officer and Finance to assist with developing budgets and financial reports for grants.
- Develop and manage grants stewardship strategy to engage institutional donors and keep them informed of programmatic and capital updates and the impact of their support.
- Achieve quarterly cultivation and stewardship activity targets set in collaboration with the Chief Development Officer.
- Prepares presentations for Executive Board and other stakeholders regarding government and foundation grant submissions as requested.
- Maintains accurate records in CRM. Experience with Raiser’s Edge NXT preferred.
- In collaboration with Programs, maintain a database of regularly updated statistics regarding participation figures, demographics, and reach.
- Work with Chief Development Officer, Programs Leadership, and CEO to stay apprised of Programmatic growth plans and research funding opportunities that align with these priorities.
- Supports Chief Development Officer, CEO, and Board in cultivation and stewardship activities with a portfolio of foundations.
- Asks for gifts personally and as part of a team with Chief Development Officer, CEO, and Board. Supports this team in conducting tailored cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies.
- Other relevant duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Passion for the organization’s mission and a commitment to supporting its goals through effective fundraising strategies.
- 2+ years of experience in securing grants from foundations and government funding agencies. Possesses strong grant writing, prospect research, cultivation, and stewardship skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Detail-oriented approach with a focus on accuracy and data integrity.
- Strong CRM experience. Raisers Edge NXT experience preferred.
- Effectively handles challenging interpersonal situations with tact and consideration.
- Accepts direction and works independently and as part of a team.
- Proficient problem solver with the capacity to excel in fast-paced environments and adapt with flexibility.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills. Effectively communicates with internal and external stakeholders.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and scheduling tools.
- Commitment to fundraising best practices and ethical standards governing fundraising practices. Must maintain discretion with regard to donor confidentiality and privacy.
- Ability to understand, interpret and administer grant requirements and grant agreements.
- Ability to analyze and interpret financial and program data.
- Ability to work collaboratively with finance staff and program staff on grants.
- Knowledge of foundation, corporate, and government funding communities.
- Exemplary writing, interpersonal and process-oriented organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet grant and reporting deadlines.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft office and Excel.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; 2 to 5 years related experience or training.
This is a full-time position that may require occasional evening and weekend work, as well as occasional travel for meetings and events. The Grants Manager will report to the Chief Development Officer.
Note: The above description outlines the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS SUMMARY
The salary for this position begins at $50,000 and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The organization offers a robust compensation package, including a hybrid schedule, generous PTO allowance and generous agency holiday schedule. Additional details:
- Flexible, hybrid work schedule
- Professional development opportunities
- Significant employer contribution toward health insurance benefits coverage (health, vision, dental)
- Optional pet insurance
- Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance
- Health savings account – employer contribution
- 18 PTO days in first year, increasing after
- 10 paid holidays and work week between Christmas and New Year’s
- “Bring Your Pet to Work” Days
- Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel
- Regular team connection activities
- Monthly phone stipend
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Associate degree from an accredited institution and/or Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college/university is preferred.
- 3 to 5 years in a professional fundraising setting is preferred.
- 3+ years experience securing grants from foundations and government funding agencies is preferred.
COMPUTER SKILLS
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of: Database Software; Development Software; Internet Software; Spreadsheet Software (Excel); Word Processing Software (Word) and Electronic Mail Software (Outlook).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
BBBS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
TO APPLY: Please submit a resume and cover letter at jobs@bigmentoring.org. The position will remain open until filled.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Relocate:
- Austin, TX 78723: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Austin, TX 78723
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas does not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy or any other federal, state or local protected class, which may include gender identity or expression, marital status or sexual orientation.
As an agency we cultivate and promote a culture that values intentionality, diversity and inclusion.
