About the Role
As a Partner in Wellbeing, the Grant and Finance Project Specialist has a desire to thrive in an environment of creating relationships with goals of solving problems and helping to contribute to the future growth of Alluma. Prepares and monitors grant budgets and expenditures. Coordinates with grant administrators to ensure efficient and effective management of outside funding. Ensures compliance with company internal controls and government regulations. Plans, directs, and coordinates financial projects that drive efficiency and sustainability for Alluma by organizing and guiding team members to deliver timely and quality outcomes.
Grant Management (65%)
- Management of a pipeline of current and prospective grant funds that align with the mission of Alluma.
- Partners with Alluma’s Special Project Manager in the grant application process with establishing the financial budgets.
- Responsible for producing modifications on grant amendments due to changes in business requirements.
- Establish a sustainable process for financial grant management of over 30 funding streams, including County, State, and Federal funds.
- Collaborate and establish relationships with grant administrators to ensure proper use, timing, and accounting of grant awards.
- Develop and distribute financial reporting for grant administrators.
- Complete and submit, in a timely manner, reporting according to grant requirements using multiple reporting platforms.
- Accurately and timely prepare billings to grantors.
- Manage compliance standards per government regulations.
- Analyze process, provide enhancements to grant programs, and manage processes according to policies and procedures.
- Track and monitor annual revenue goals for grants to provide financial updates and recommendations for annual budget development.
Financial Projects (35%)
- Lead and/or support financial projects that drive efficiency and sustainability for Alluma.
- Optimization of financial platform
- Development of financial policies
- Alluma Foundation
- Program Analysis
- Support annual financial projects of Alluma.
- External Audit
- Budget
Required Education, Certification, and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.
- 7+ years of finance/accounting experience preferred.
- Healthcare experience beneficial.
- Must pass a criminal background check through the MN DHS NetStudy.
- Access to personal vehicle and the ability and willingness to use the vehicle in carrying out position responsibilities.
- Valid driver’s license and insurable under the agency’s automobile insurance policy.
- Free from substance use problems for a period of no less than 2 years.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
- 7+ years of finance/accounting experience
- Healthcare experience
- Pass criminal background check through the MN DHS NetStudy
- Access to personal vehicle and willingness to use it for job duties
- Valid driver's license and insurable under agency automobile insurance
- Free from substance use problems for at least 2 years
What We Do
Alluma is a non-profit organization based in Crookston, MN, dedicated to fostering wellbeing and hope through trauma-informed, evidence-based mental health and substance use care. By connecting individuals to community supports and providing comprehensive services including psychiatry, medical, and crisis support, Alluma employs an uncommon community approach to help clients find hope and a path toward a brighter tomorrow.
