OMNI is honored to be retained by Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) in the search for a Grant Accountant. MARC, the association of local governments and metropolitan planning organization for the bistate Kansas City region, promotes and supports cooperation on regional issues, including transportation, the environment, our workforce and economy, aging services, community development, quality early learning, public safety communications, and emergency services. MARC has a collaborative work environment with a culture based on integrity, innovation, diversity and inclusion, excellence in performance, and service leadership. Our hybrid work schedule provides opportunities for both interaction with and learning from colleagues, and quiet focus time at home. Continued professional development and ensuing career development are central to our value of excellence in performance and staff are encouraged to take advantage of a variety of opportunities for training and skill development.

This is a highly responsible position that provides financial grant management and expertise to support MARC’s policy goals and initiatives. This position works in concert with fiscal leadership, program managers and other stakeholders to provide comprehensive fiscal management for programs funded by multiple grants. This position requires a high level of familiarity with federal and state grants, Uniform Guidance, and various reporting methods and procedures. Work is performed with oversight from Grant Managers and the Finance Director. 

• Grant Accounting: Manages grants/projects including building grant infrastructure, assisting program staff with budgets and contracts, reviewing monthly requisitions, revenue recognition, journal entries, budget changes, and financial reports. Liaises with program/budget staff, directors, and grantor agencies. Provides financial status and projections by funding stream and program to Department Directors. Sets targets and creates projections aligned with programmatic requirements, goals, and sustainability. 
• Grant Compliance/Monitoring: Ensures agency compliance with federal, staff and local grant requirements, laws, and regulations. Ensures timely filing of appropriate reports and other correspondence as needed with local, state, and federal agencies.  
• Reporting: Prepares a variety of fiscal reports for various constituent groups, both internal and external.   Completes required schedules and provides work papers and analysis for various audits.   
• Monitor Best Practices: Understands and initiates ongoing review and updating of financial and grant-related policies and procedures, including internal controls.  Attends professional development training and stays abreast of current GAAP, GASB statements, and grant management practices.  
• Special Projects: Participates in special projects related to grants and other broader financial issues of the organization.   
• Collaborate: Communicates and aligns with Grant Managers, Finance Director, Program Directors and other staff to accomplish organizational goals and priorities. Builds relationships with external partner agencies to provide key fiscal support. 

The ideal candidate will be:

• Personable, with ability to build positive relationships   
• A team player willing to assist and support others  
• An achiever who values teamwork, communication, and collaboration 
• Highly motivated to produce quality work and meet deadlines 
• Dedicated to achieving a high level of accuracy 
• Someone who values public service 
• Committed to developing innovative processes and collaborating on solutions  

The ideal candidate will have: 

• 5+ years of accounting experience 
• Experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Uniform Guidance  
• Experience working with and managing grants 
• Thorough knowledge of accounting and financial best practices 
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related fiscal field 
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking skills 
• Ability to communicate financial information in clear, actionable ways 
• Ability to review financial data for accuracy and to identify aberrations and trends  
• Proficient technology skills, especially in Excel 
• Ability to learn and expand technology capabilities 
• Ability to pass a background check 

Additional consideration will be given for financial experience with: 

• Nonprofit/government accounting: Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) 
• Head Start grant experience 

Salary and Benefits

• MARC has a collaborative work environment with a culture based on integrity, innovation, diversity, inclusion, excellence in performance and service leadership.
• Hybrid work schedule provides opportunities for both interaction with and learning from colleagues, and quiet focus time at home.
• Continued professional development and ensuing career development are central to MARC’s value of excellence in performance.
• Competitive salary and fringe benefit package.

MARC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex and national origin. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. MARC may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role. 

We appreciate your referrals to professionals who may have an interest in this outstanding opportunity. Formal interest accepted through the OMNI Executive Career Portal.

Please direct all inquiries to:

OMNI Human Resource Solutions

Meredith Baker, Search Consultant - mbaker@omnihrm.com

OMNI and our clients are Equal Opportunity Employers.