Careers

Finance & Grants Manager

Greensboro, NC

The Opportunity

Cone Health Foundation eliminates health inequities, especially for historically marginalized communities by advocating for and investing in community-driven solutions. The Foundation’s strategic plan is anchored in four pillars:

1. 1. Funding: Our funding builds the capacity of organizations doing the work to eliminate health inequities, to do what they do even better.
   2. Visibility & Communications: We support a learning community by sharing concepts, ideas, and best practices that help us, our partner, and grantees work more effectively.
   3. Partnership: We are cultivating strategic relationships and supporting organizations to work together to eliminate health inequities.
   4. Advocacy: We lend our voice and reputation to close the gap on health inequities.

These pillars are overlayed with the Foundation’s issue areas of health, food, safe housing, education, and economic mobility, all of which are focused on better serving communities who are most impacted by health inequities.

With that in mind, Cone Health Foundation is hiring a Finance & Grants Manager to support its investment in community-driven solutions.

Responsibilities of the Role

Reporting directly to the President, the Finance & Grants Manager plays a pivotal role in overseeing the Foundation’s financial and operational functions, including budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, investment management, and grant disbursement and tracking. This position is responsible for managing all administrative aspects of the grants process while ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the Foundation’s financial activities. Additionally, the Finance & Grants Manager collaborates with the Investments Committee to support the oversight and optimization of the Foundation’s investment portfolio.

The successful candidate will have a clear commitment to community health and racial equity, understanding the importance of centering equity to achieve the Foundation’s mission.

Major responsibilities of the Finance & Grants Manager include:

Grants Management

• Assist with preparing and issuing Requests for Proposals (RFP) for grant cycles.
• Oversee the receipt, review, and processing of letters of interest and applications, ensuring completeness and performing financial reviews.
• Process grant related correspondence with grantees, including approval letters, grant agreements, payment schedules, requirement reminders, and other correspondence as needed.
• Provide technical assistance to grantees regarding the proposal process and reporting requirements.
• Manage the grants database (Blackbaud), including entries, templates, and reports.
• Track payments and status reports, and maintain grant files.
• Prepare and submit standard and custom reports for staff and board members.
• Record and update grant procedures and guidelines.
• Monitor grant balances and prepare audit reports as needed.

Finance and Investment Management

• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports.
• Reconcile accounts and monthly management reports.
• Process departmental payroll.
• Prepare cash forecasts and manage financial transfers as needed.
• Drive the budget creation and budget forecasting processes.
• Calculate and track annual spending target.
• Track the investment portfolio, providing reporting and support for the Investment Committee.
• Interface as needed with Cone Health’s Treasury and Accounting departments.
• Serve as point person for the annual audit and 990 preparation.

Advocacy and Foundation Events

• Coordinate and attend Foundation-sponsored meetings, some of which may occur outside regular business hours.
• Participate in advocacy efforts aligned with the Foundation’s grantmaking interests.

Administrative Support

• Provide administrative support in the absence of the Executive Secretary, including scheduling, document creation, and answering phones.

The Ideal Candidate Profile

The Finance & Grants Manager must demonstrate a firm commitment to the mission of Cone Health Foundation. In addition, the individual should possess the attributes, skills, and qualifications outlined below:

• Relevant experience, preferably in a healthcare or nonprofit setting.
• Associate degree of comparable certification required; bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or a related field is preferred.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles, experience in bookkeeping, and strong reconciliation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and grants management software.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize, and work under deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to quickly establish credibility and develop and manage productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work efficiently with flexibility, enthusiasm, confidentiality, and diplomacy.
• Demonstrated professionalism and sound judgement.
• Enthusiastic approach to work, with the humility and attitude to work effectively in a team environment and contribute to team building and culture.
• Experience working in the philanthropic and/or nonprofit sector is desired.
• Willingness to learn and contribute to areas outside of position scope.
• Passion for supporting underserved and vulnerable populations is essential.

How to Apply

To apply, click on the link to the Finance & Grants Manager – Cone Health Foundation position profile at ArmstrongMcGuire.com/jobs. You will see instructions for uploading your compelling cover letter, resume, salary requirements, and professional references. Please provide all requested information to be considered. In case of any technical problems, contact talent@armstrongmcguire.com. No phone calls, please, and no applications will be accepted by email or directly from third-party posting sites.

Salary is commensurate with experience and the requirements of the position and starts in the $​​​​74,000 ​​range. Benefits include ​​​​​​medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability insurance; a well-being program; flexible spending/health savings account; dependent care spending account; adoption assistance; paid parental leave; 401(a) retirement and 403(b) savings plans; and accrued time be used for vacation, holiday, and sick time, with 189 hours in the first year of service.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cone Health Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing equal opportunity employment opportunities for applicants and employees. All employees and applicants for employment will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, ability, and performance without regard to race, religion, age sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, ethnicity, national origin, disability, color, or as otherwise protected by law.