ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND:

Founded in 1992, After-School All-Stars provides free, daily afterschool programs to school-aged youth in school sites all across the U.S. Our vision is for our All-Stars to be safe and healthy, to graduate high school and go on to college, to find a career they love, and to give back to their communities. 

A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY:

After-School All-Stars is currently seeking a National Finance and Grant Manager to join the National Finance team at our Los Angeles Headquarters. This role will work closely with the Controller of Finance to manage, track, and report on a growing portfolio of federal and national grants.

The National Finance and Grant Manager will play a critical role in ensuring timely grant spend-downs, reimbursements, and compliance while collaborating with Finance, Development, Programs, and Chapter teams across the ASAS network. This position is ideal for a proactive, detail-oriented nonprofit finance professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced, and mission-driven environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Oversee finances for a portfolio of national grants from federal agencies, including the Department of Labor, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, and AmeriCorps.
• Collaborate with the Development team to review grant agreements and submit timely financial reports in accordance with grant requirements.
• Partner with Programs and Chapter teams to collect expenditure documentation, monitor grant spending, and ensure proper use of funds.
• Prepare and submit grant reimbursement requests to federal agencies and record transactions in Financial Edge.
• Collaborate with Development on grant budgets for new funding proposals.
• Maintain grant compliance and reporting requirements, including monitoring funder deadlines, drawdowns, and reimbursement schedules.
• Track grant performance and support accurate financial reporting related to grant activity.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of the Finance team and organizational objectives.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:  

• Support cross-functional collaboration with Finance, Development, Programs, and Chapter teams.
• Assist with improving grant tracking processes and financial reporting systems.
• Provide operational and administrative support related to grant and finance functions as needed.
• Contribute to special projects to support organizational financial health and growth.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS:  

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred (CPA a plus).
• Minimum of three (3) years of hands-on nonprofit finance, accounting, and grant management experience.
• Strong experience with government grant receivables, invoicing, and compliance.
• Solid understanding of nonprofit financial operations and reporting.
• Experience with financial software such as Financial Edge, Raiser’s Edge, and other Blackbaud systems preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.

COMPETENCIES:   

• Strong financial management and analytical skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Collaborative and relationship-focused working style
• Proactive problem-solving mindset
• Strong organizational and process management abilities
• Clear and effective communication across teams
• Adaptability in a fast-paced nonprofit environment
• Commitment to ASAS values of transparency, accountability, collaboration, and entrepreneurial thinking

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

The salary for this position is $85,000 – $100,000, commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the individual candidate. After-School All-Stars promotes a healthy work/life blend and offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match; paid time off; and 25 paid organizational holidays, including one week at Thanksgiving and two weeks at each calendar year-end.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit a cover letter and resume via the Paylocity portal online. Your cover letter should be in PDF format and indicate how your experience is in direct alignment with the mission and vision of After-School All-Stars. 

ASAS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran or active military status, alienage or citizenship status, arrest or conviction record, credit history, salary history, caregiver status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or partnership status, familial status, unemployment status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or any other status protected by applicable law.