AVAILABLE POSITIONS

CONTROLLER

POSITION SUMMARY:
The primary responsibility of this position is to accomplish a variety of finance department activities of moderate to complex difficulty and to provide indirect daily supervision finance staff.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Cash management activities including weekly & monthly projections, cash transfers and multiple accounts bank reconciliations. Monthly & weekly cash flow forecasting.
        

Complete preparation of monthly financial statements & analysis of detail trial balance to ensures the credibility for distribution. Financial reporting in accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, fixed assets and depreciation schedules, general ledger reconciliation and entries and all finance related reports by the 7^th of each month. Advance knowledge of inter-company transactions and reconciliations for multiple complex entities. Timely month end closing process is a requirement.
       

Prepare monthly financial reporting for departmental & programs and preparation of quarterly and year end accounting statements and reports. Advance Knowledge of fund & cost accounting and development of Tax Credit projects (Section-42).

Implement and enforce internal controls policies & procurement procedures, solve accounting issues and interface with external and government auditors, assist and support annual audit ensuring timely deliverables and provide details and back up as needed. Maintain an orderly accounting filing systems.
     

Manage General Ledger structure definition and ongoing accounting and system maintenance, supervise and ensure the payables are paid on time & discounts are taken and to ensure receivables are collected promptly. Ability to trouble shoot accounting & finance issues independently.
    

Reviews and submits for payments, reimbursements, government & tribal payment on accounts, HUD and government vouchers, checks, etc.
     

Assist in preparation and monitoring of agency’s operating department annual budgets.
      

Implement inventory & fixed asset controls, JE, AJE, depreciation & amortization schedules.
      

Oversight of all accounting (G/L, A/P, A/R, P/R, FA, PO) through the financial statement, standard costing and related variances such as budget variance reports, advance knowledge of federal and state funding programs, account coding by programs and government compliance requirements.
       

Ensures compliance with:  
o GAAP – Generally Accepted Accounting Principals
o GASB – Government Accounting Standards Board
o FASB -    Financial Accounting Standards Board
o OMB Circulars - HUD Audit Guidelines & IRS regulations and Single Audit Reports.    

Verify general ledger coding of accounts payable & accounts receivable, inter-company coding.
      

G/L/AP/AR/FA – monthly Journal Entry preparation and implementation.

Ensure efficient claim processing utilizing software and hardware necessary to complete accurate data entry, working with billing manager to ensure proper data processing from billing to accounting system and monitor patient billing for accuracy and reconciliation.
       

Review A/R report: Cyma/Claimtrack to be equivalent
      

Supervise Payroll preparation & Payroll general ledger postings and entries, timely payroll taxes (FICA/SUTA/FUTA), and 401 K contributions and payments.
    

Assist in development and costing and understating of LITHC and affordable housing projects.
    

Other duties as assigned by CFO. To provide excellent service for other directors as needed.
 
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is a requirement.  Master’s and/or CPA preferred.
 
WORK EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENT:
Five years increasingly responsible financial experience with minimum 3 years supervisory; prior behavioral health, health care, government funding, Section 42 (LITHC) and affordable housing and property management (HUD) or Native American tribal experience highly preferred.
    

Knowledge, experience and ability to utilize information technology principles and practices.
      

Knowledge of federal banking standards and licensure requirements.
      

Extensive knowledge of IRS Guidelines, State Laws and Regulations regarding non-profit (fiscal) reporting and city & county requirement.
    

Advance knowledge of CYMA, Quick Books enterprise, Excel and Microsoft office products.
    

Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills.
   

Requires strong managerial, organization and analytical abilities and independent trouble shooting in fast past environment and capable of multi tasking and inter-company transactions.

SENIOR. GRANT ADMINISTRATOR
This position is also a Direct Hire position and pays 50-80k DOE. Our dynamic Healthcare client is seeking a strong Senior Grants Administrator. This is a newly created position and they would be responsible for the Institute's pre- and post-award grant administration, including all training grants and larger program project grant applications, and reporting.  The Senior Grants Administrator is also responsible for the Office of Sponsored Research training and compliance program.  This position requires knowledge and expertise with compliance issues at the Institute and federal, state, and agency policies and regulations.  The Senior Grants Administrator reports directly to the Director, Office of Sponsored Research.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

• Primarily responsible for the Institute's special projects and larger grant applications (e.g., training grants including all K awards and R25, program projects grants including P01, P50, cooperative grants U01, STTR and SBIR) and acts as primary liaison with program area administrators and PIs on all aspects of their grants, including pre- and post-award issues, administrators and PIs on all aspects of their grants, including pre- and post-award issues.
• Responsible for the Office of Sponsored Research training program, including Investigator, Postdoctoral Fellow, and other Institute staff training sessions, workshops, and materials.  In addition, works with the Office of Research Compliance, the Finance Office, and other Institutes offices as necessary on pre- and post-award compliance issues relating to grants, federal contracts, and cooperative agreements such as invention disclosures, export control, sub recipient monitoring, conflict of interest, public access policy, etc.
• Works with the Finance Office to oversee the post-award financial grants management, including communication with external sponsors in regard to budget reallocations, reporting, and request for carry forward for large grant awards.
• Assists researchers in grant proposal preparation, including budgets, administrative documents, and formatted proposal per the sponsor requirements.
• Prepare, review, file, enter in Grants Administration Tracking Database and follow-up with grant applications and program/project proposals.  
• Provide grant management for awarded projects including progress report preparation, subcontract monitoring, sponsor approvals, and close out documentation.
• Maintains current knowledge of Institute and federal, state, and agency guidelines for Sponsored Research administration.
• Works with Director, Office of Sponsored Research in developing, maintaining and updating all program administration's standard operating procedures, especially as related to large grant applications.
• Perform other job-related duties as requested by the Director, Office of Sponsored Research and Chief Operating Officer.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, accounting, or related field required   

5-7 years of demonstrated experience with pre- and post-award experience at a non-profit research institution or university/college required

Research administration experience and/or understanding of pre-award administration required

Experience in negotiating and writing contracts for public, private, and corporate entities in relation to federal and non-federal grants and federal contracts

Experience with proposal preparation and award management of larger grant applications (e.g., training grants including all K awards and R25, program projects grants including P01, P50, cooperative grants U01, STTR and SBIR)

Training experience and/or education experience

Anyone interested and has the qualifications please send an updated resume and salary requirements to:  

Erin Graham
Professional Employment Solutions, Inc.
14350 N. 87th Street, Suite 165
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
egraham@pesinc.com

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR
GRANT WRITING SERVICES

Summary
The American Association of Grant Professionals Foundation (AAGP Foundation), a 501(c)(3) affiliated with the American Association of Grant Professionals (AAGP), is requesting proposals from qualified grant professionals to provide grant writing services on a contract basis to increase external support. Grant professionals are encouraged to view our website at www.aagpfoundation.org before submitting a proposal. The consultant will report directly to the AAGP Foundation Chair, Danny Blitch, and may seek guidance and information from the AAGP CEO, Gail Vertz (CEO@grantprofessionals.org).

The American Association of Grant Professionals Foundation promotes the highest ethical and professional standards for grant professionals through support for the membership of the American Association of Grant Professionals (AAGP). To accomplish this, the AAGP Foundation’s mission is to:

• Focus on educational activities for AAGP goals;
• Promote professional growth and development of the American Association of Grant Professionals through financial support activities such as scholarships and grants; and
• Uphold best practices by serving as a resource to the international grant professionals’ community.

Scope
The consultant will research and develop grants for submission to a variety of potential funding sources (private or public). Results from a 2009 feasibility study conducted on behalf of the AAGP Foundation are available upon request to allow respondents the opportunity to develop their proposal in response to this RFP. A contract sum of up to $12,000 has been allocated for this contract.

Qualifications
• At least five years grant writing experience.
• Successful experience writing proposals to private and public funding sources.
• Experience in the community development and non-profit fields, including skills inherent in collaborating with individuals and organizations with differing goals and objectives
• Previous fundraising experience for a membership organization preferred.
• AAGP membership preferred, but not required.

Deliverables

• The consultant will provide a generic proposal;
• The consultant will provide a written report at least monthly to the Foundation Board on grant writing progress/status;
• The consultant will attend, as require/needed, Foundation Board meetings; and
• Additional deliverables will be required based on the Consultants, proposed work plan.

Submission - Please submit the following by (08/20/2010 by 5:00 p.m. EST):
• Proposed work plan with expected outcomes, maximum 5 pages;
• Detailed resume outlining qualifications and experience;
• List of most recent successful public and private funding applications including details about the grants (source, amount, duration, brief description), maximum 2 pages;
• List of 3 professional references with current contact information;
• Two writing samples from successful grants, each not to exceed 10 pages; and
• Provide the consultant’s hourly rate and an estimate of total on-project hours to complete proposed work plan.

Submission should be made via e-mail to Danny Blitch, AAGP Foundation Chair, at dblitch@roswellgov.com or foundation@grantprofessionals.org

I.             POSITION TITLE:                  Director of Development

                Department:                        Catholic Schools

                Grade:                                    Elementary 15, Exempt

                                                                Secondary 16, Exempt

                Supervisor:                           Principal

II.            GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Saint John Vianney Catholic School presently serves approximately 250 students from pre-k through 8^th grade. Guided by both the Congregation of Holy Cross and the Salesian Sisters, Saint John Vianney is a Christ-centered school with rigorous academic standards and a dedicated faculty, staff, parents and local community.

Under the supervision of the principal, the Development Director develops and implements the strategies necessary to gather resources; carries out the development activities required to achieve the goals of the school; ensures that the goals are adequately articulated and that a long-range plan is in place; works cooperatively with the principal to develop positive public relations within and outside the school community; coordinate volunteer effort associated with these responsibilities; coordinates communication with the Development Fund Council, and benefactors of the school; coordinates preparation for any capital campaign with the Principal, Development Council and parents; performs any other job-related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the principal.

III.           DUTIES OF THE JOB:  * items are essential functions of job

*A.               Strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education; understands Catholic education; promotes gospel values and Catholic moral teaching; upholds the doctrinal teachings of the Catholic Church; provides opportunities for the students to be prepared for life in today’s Church and society. 

*B.          Integrates charisms of Congregation of Holy Cross and Salesian Sisters into all efforts of this role.

*C.          Carries out established development policies; organizes and coordinates a public relations program and related functions; writes press releases and serves as contact with the media; works with the webmaster to keep public relations information and alumni information update on the web page; works with the faculty to help them appreciate their role in school development; plans and arranges for donor recognition.

*D           Creates and implements an alumni program.  Then, organizes alumni events/correspondence which can then be reported.

*E.           Responsible for organizing a Planned Giving Program involving bequests, annuities, outright gifts for the school and/or Endowment Fund.

*F.           Coordinates preparations for any capital campaign with the principal and parents.

*G.          Researches and pursues potential grant opportunities and oversees written grant proposals from faculty, staff, and parent groups for the school and/or Endowment Fund.

*H.          Oversees record keeping, acknowledgements, solicitation reports, and all correspondence as it relates to development and recruitment; provides for accurate computerized financial records of development activities and reports on such information to appropriate partners.

*I             Works with the principal to develop positive public relations within and outside the school community; provides support for local parent-teacher groups and the School Advisory Board; develops cooperative relationships with the parishes; develops a cooperative and friendly relationship with the local Catholic and public high schools; maintains an interest in the local civic community and fosters school participation when possible and appropriate; acquaints himself/herself with local enrichment opportunities, referral agencies, fire and police department and social services available to the school.

*J            Assists in the coordination of the work of volunteers with development projects; oversees the progress of the Alumni.

*K.          Performs any other job-related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the principal.

IV.           REQUIRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

A.            Must be a practicing Catholic (BFOQ).

B.             Must have initiative, creativity, and problem solving skills; judgment in handling different personalities and emerging situations; an ability to observe and actively listen in assessing financial planning and program needs; proficiency in good communication skills with both children and adults; a positive attitude in crisis situations; the ability to work cooperatively with others as well as the ability to delegate.

C.             Must have knowledge and understanding of grant writing, planned giving, etc.

D.            Bachelor’s Degree with at least 2 years of experience; master’s and 3 years of experience preferred

E.             Outstanding written and oral communications skills, marketing skills, computer proficiency, ability to work both as a leader and part of a team.