Grants Financial Specialist II

About the role

This intermediate specialist performs moderately complex financial management and compliance activities for donor-funded awards across the full grant lifecycle, from proposal development to closeout and audit preparation. The role supports project teams in building budgets, monitoring spending, preparing donor-compliant financial reports and strengthening financial controls, and may coach other specialists on technical financial matters.

Key responsibilities

• Lead proposal budgets and budget narratives, and conduct financial reviews of proposals before submission
• Support award negotiations, including budgets, reporting requirements, payment terms and cost share commitments
• Monitor, forecast and revise project budgets in line with approved budgets and donor requirements
• Work with finance, global program and legal specialists on government and institutional funded projects
• Support project start-up workshops and project closeout, including final reconciliations and asset disposition
• Assist with donor audits and prepare audit schedules and documentation
• Act as a liaison with donors on financial and compliance matters
• Provide ongoing compliance oversight and keep staff informed on donor regulations and best practices
• Contribute to program design with financial insights and may coach junior financial specialists

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Relevant experience in this or a related field; equivalent education, training or certification may substitute for experience and education
• Certification from a nationally or internationally recognized organization in a related field
• Personal relationship with Jesus Christ and commitment to Compassion's child protection standards

Required skills

• Solid working knowledge of grant financial management principles
• Ability to work in a standard office environment, sitting, standing or walking up to 8 hours per day
• May be required to travel up to 10% of the schedule