Grants Finance Manager
 Palenque LSNA | |
 United States, Illinois, Chicago | |
 May 28, 2026 | |
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Organizational Summary: Palenque LSNA is a catalyst for Black, Brown, Indigenous, and Immigrant communities and allies to take care of one another and take strategic action for systemic change and a just, resilient, and joyful future. Our tagline is: Liberating Spaces through Neighborhood Action. Palenque LSNA (formerly known as Logan Square Neighborhood Association) is a community-based organization building power for education, immigration, and housing equity, particularly in the Avondale, Hermosa, and Logan Square neighborhoods of Chicago, and leads and collaborates with coalitions for policy change across the city and state. Palenque LSNA is a woman of color led organization that centers the voices and experiences of the primarily Latinx, indigenous, and immigrant leaders who guide our work. We channel our power and energy through Palenque. Historically, Palenque is an example of Black, Brown, and Indigenous resistance and solidarity-spaces where radical liberation could both exist and thrive. Palenque describes a spirit of resistance, solidarity, and self-reflection, intentionally centering Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities. Position: The Grants Finance Manager is a core member of Palenque LSNA's Finance Department, responsible for the financial oversight, compliance, and audit management of all government and private foundation grants. Palenque LSNA maintains its organizational financial reporting on an accrual basis; however, many active grant contracts require cash-basis reporting to funders. A central function of this role is pulling data from ADP, Quick Books Online, and Bill.com to construct accurate cash-basis financial reporting packages for each funder, while maintaining audit-ready documentation of allowable expenses. The Grants Finance Manager must translate fluently between accrual and cash accounting systems depending on funder need and serve as the go-to resource for helping program staff understand these distinctions in plain language. Grounded in Palenque's values of accountability, transparency, and liberatory practice, this position owns the full financial lifecycle of grant contracts-from budget development through voucher creation, funder reporting, desk audits, and collections-and works closely with the Director of Finance, the Development team, and program leads to ensure that all grants are managed with the highest standards of fiscal integrity. In line with our values, the ideal team member will have a passion for equity and social justice, a commitment to integrity and transparency, and a genuine interest in building the financial capacity of a growing, mission-driven organization. We welcome candidates from non-traditional backgrounds and those whose expertise has been shaped by lived experience and community-based work. Key core duties include, but are not limited to: Grant Vouchers & Financial Reporting Prepare and submit monthly vouchers and budget-to-actual reports for all government grants, ensuring accuracy and compliance with funder requirements and deadlines. Interface with government and institutional funder reporting and compliance platforms, including IDHS CSA, CPS Supplier Portal, City of Chicago Supplier Portal, GATA (Grantee Accountability and Transparency Act), and ISBE IWAS, to ensure timely and accurate submission of all required documentation. Write and develop grant budgets for new and renewal applications, ensuring alignment with organizational financial policies and funder guidelines. Interface regularly with lead staff and middle management to discuss budgets, propose modifications, and explain the difference between accrual and cash-basis accounting in grant reports-making complex financial concepts accessible to non-finance colleagues. Coordinate and manage desk audits, site visits, insurance certificate tracking, and other compliance reviews initiated by government funders. Participate in weekly Palenque LSNA all-staff meetings and other organizational activities. Benefits: Palenque LSNA covers 80% of health benefits (we also offer health, dental, vision, and life insurance) and 401(k) plans. Full-time employees are eligible for company benefits, including 10 days of vacation during the first two fiscal years of employment, and 15 days thereafter, 12 days of sick leave accrued monthly, 3 Personal Days, 1 Birthday, and 9 company holidays. Additionally, Palenque LSNA is closed from December 24th through January 1st of each year. Hybrid work environment (Chicago, IL), including the possibility of some remote work. Preferred Qualifications: Palenque LSNA believes that lived experience and non-traditional career paths are important qualifying factors. We strongly encourage candidates from the communities we serve-including those whose expertise has been shaped by community-based work, self-directed learning, or navigating systems from the inside-to apply. 4-6 years of experience in grants finance, government contract accounting, nonprofit financial management, or demonstrated equivalent through lived or community-based experience. recblid g5q2tubhgl251o51dy8uvdri9wfy0s | |