Brightpoint invites you to join our team of mission-driven staff who share a common vision: an equitable world where all children and families thrive in strong communities. As a leader in the human services sector for 140 years, we aim to advance the well-being of children by investing in families and strengthening communities through data-informed, collaborative, and preventative solutions.

Are you a detail-oriented finance professional with a passion for public service? Brightpoint is seeking a Grant Management Specialist to lead budgeting, reporting, and compliance for government-funded programs. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with program leaders, manage financial reviews, and ensure accurate submissions to funders like IDHS, DCFS, and the City of Chicago. If you're ready to make an impact through fiscal stewardship and strategic analysis, we’d love to hear from you!

What you'll do:

Prepares, reviews, and monitors complex monthly and quarterly reports for assigned government funding grants and contracts. Assesses and determines allowability for contract expenses based on requirements. Leads monthly financial reviews with Program Leadership. Works through program leadership to request payment from the funder. Serves as the primary fiscal contact for assigned government funders and agency program leadership. Ensures timely submission of all program vouchers to various funders and finance office for entry to financials using financial software. Reconciles accounts receivables detail to general ledger and recommends adjustments needed to clear open discrepancies. Assists program staff with annual budget preparation and analysis of funder and internal agency budgets. Reviews and monitors quarterly financial reports from servicing partners to ensure compliance with contract guidelines. Conducts detailed budget analyses and projections, estimating current and future year costs. Reviews and reconciles regular financial reporting for a range of funders, including, but not limited to the Illinois Department of Human Services, Illinois Department of Children & Family Services, and the City of Chicago. Helps in preparing for funder contract/program audits as needed depending on contract requirements. Serves as point of contact for program staff for financial reporting to relevant funders as the subject manager expert. Ensures program staff are reviewing funder budgets vs. internal agency budgets for compliance regulations through proper evaluation of contract requirements and measures. Applies appropriate quantitative or qualitative evaluation of clients and service data to inform program/department performance. Develops and communicates recommendations on findings. Maintains understanding and applies new or revised federal government requirements and regulations when issued.

Candidate qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required. Minimum of five (5) years relevant business experience required. Experience with submitting grant vouchers to funders strongly preferred Experience with grant budget preparation and financial analysis preferred. Knowledge of and proficiency in general accounting principles required. Familiarity with Sage Intacct preferred. Experience providing financial reports for multiple funders a plus.

Job details:

Compensation: Salary Range $75k-$85k; offers are commensurate with candidate qualifications and experience. The salary range provided represents our current estimate for this role at the time of posting and is subject to change. The final salary will be determined based on a range of factors, including but not limited to, a candidate's relevant experience, education, qualifications, skills, certifications, and alignment with organizational needs. We are dedicated to fair and equitable compensation practices and are committed to fostering a diverse workforce while providing equal opportunities for all candidates. Benefits: Medical/dental/vision insurance, 3+ weeks paid time off in the first year including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day (PTO increases with tenure); 11 paid holidays, supplemental insurance options, 401(k) with match (more benefits details here). Location: Must be within reasonable driving distance to Chicago and available to work from home office at 200 West Monroe Street (downtown Chicago loop).  Schedule: Hybrid (remote/in office); Full-time, salaried; General business hours with flexibility for special projects & events. Student Loan Forgiveness: Brightpoint is an approved agency for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).