Grants Director (Long-Term Contract)

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid – 3 days onsite for training; remote flexibility available for the right candidate)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM (35-hour work week)
Duration: Long-term contract with potential opportunity to convert to permanent
Pay Rate: $65–$75/hr

About the Opportunity

A leading nonprofit healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Grants Director to support federal grant accounting, financial reporting, and month-end close activities. This is a hands-on role for an accounting professional who can work independently, take ownership, and provide immediate support during a busy audit period.

The ideal candidate will have strong grant accounting experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to operate effectively with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and GL analysis.
• Manage federal grant accounting activities, including Uniform Guidance compliance and SEFA reporting.
• Review and analyze GL details within accounting systems.
• Process invoices and budget modifications.
• Analyze payer-based accounting and AR activity.
• Support audit requests and federal grant reporting requirements.
• Identify issues, research discrepancies, and provide solutions.
• Work collaboratively with accounting leadership and team members while managing responsibilities independently.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with month-end close, journal entries, and general ledger accounting.
• Federal grant accounting experience required, including Uniform Guidance and SEFA reporting.
• Experience within nonprofit healthcare or similar grant-funded organizations preferred.
• Workday experience strongly preferred; candidates with other ERP experience will be considered.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Top Requirements

• Hands-on federal grant accounting experience.
• Strong GL, journal entry, and month-end close background.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.

Interview Process

1. Video interview with VP and Senior Grants Accountant
2. Offer and start

Additional Details

• Organization is currently supporting an active audit.
• Seeking a strong accounting professional who can take ownership rather than someone focused only on processes.
• Nonprofit healthcare and federal grant experience strongly preferred.

For a quicker response, please send your resume to jcanabal@ascendo.com

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

Josh Canabal