Practical Farmers of Iowa is Hiring a Senior Grants Finance Coordinator

About PFI

Practical Farmers of Iowa is a nonprofit organization that has worked to equip farmers to build resilient farms and communities since 1985. We create learning opportunities via farmer-led events, on-farm research and educational content through our robust network of farmers. We also provide funding and technical assistance to help farmers adopt regenerative farming practices and grow farm businesses. Our vision is an Iowa with healthy soil, healthy food, clean air, clean water, resilient farms and vibrant communities.

This work has always been rooted in our value of welcoming everyone and creating a culture of mutual respect. We believe that a diversity of people, ideas and perspectives strengthens our ability to find creative solutions, enriches our understanding and broadens our impact. At Practical Farmers, we celebrate this diversity and are committed to ensuring that our policies and practices create an equitable and inclusive workplace. We take equal opportunity seriously and seek to empower and support all applicants and teammates. 

Practical Farmers offers a flexible, supportive and fast-paced work environment. Professional development is a core part of our culture and team members are encouraged to take independent initiative to help fulfill our mission. 

About the Position

The finance department provides critical organizational support to process, track and manage all organizational income and expenses, and to ensure PFI’s financial sustainability and health to carry out its mission. Practical Farmers of Iowa is in an exciting phase of growth, which brings with it a need for increased efficiency of financial processes to control costs, lessen risk and streamline internal processes for clarity and expediency.?? 

We’re seeking a senior grants finance coordinator to manage and assist our growing finance department. This position will support all departments to ensure proper management of private, state and federal funding. In this role, you will upload and import budgets into our finance software; ensure monthly, quarterly and annual reporting is complete; and provide reports and action plans showing grant funding spent down to internal and external users. This position plays a vital role in the success and operation of the organization. 

Duties

• Oversee staff and contractors who code and enter financial data related?to grants 
• Design and follow processes to ensure consistent and efficient grant and match accounting rules and send them to the finance director and senior business operations director for approval
• Track budget variances and help grant spending stay on track 
• Analyze grant budget and expense data and report results to internal?grant project managers and funders  
• Design and use data management tools for grant accounting,?including spending controls 
• Implement periodic grant accounting projects and processes 
• Build grant workbooks to import into Sylogist according to the grant contract 
• Prepare all finance reports required by funders and send them to the finance director for approval

Required Qualifications and Characteristics

• Knowledge of grant financial administration and regulations
• Knowledge of fund accounting
• Experience managing financial aspects of federal grants
• Strong finance management skills
• Experience managing grant budgets
• Strong communication skills
• Strong financial data entry skills
• Experience with match accounting and reporting
• Strong attention to detail
• Self-motivated
• Collaborative work style
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to cultivate relationships

Desired Qualifications and Characteristics

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Experience with ERP software, Microsoft products (Business Central, Great Plains, SylogistMission, etc.) preferred

This is a full-time position based in our Ames, Iowa, office with potential for a hybrid schedule. This position requires a minimum of two days in the office per week. The salary range for this position is $58,000 to $62,000 with annual opportunity for merit salary increases and position advancement. 

PFI values its employees and is a flexible and supportive work environment. We offer employees a competitive benefits package that includes employee health insurance with 100% employer-paid premium, generous paid time off, flexible hours, six weeks of fully paid parental leave and 4% automatic 401k contribution after one year of employment. 

We also encourage employee professional development and offer a range of specialty benefits employees can use to support their wellness, sustainability and financial goals. Examples of our specialty benefits include contributions towards spouse or dependent health insurance, stipends for remote workers and reimbursements for fitness costs, CSA subscriptions, student loans or eco-friendly purchases. Practical Farmers is a family-friendly employer.