Salary : $103,706.00 - $133,239.00 Annually
Location : 888 Washington Blvd., Stamford, CT
Job Type: Full Time
Department: Board of Education
Division: Finance-BOE Finance City
Opening Date: 10/29/2026
Closing Date: 11/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: MAA
JOB SUMMARY Under the general supervision of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Senior Grants Financial SpecialistAnalyst is responsible for monitoring and maintaining financial records related to Federal, State, and local grant programs, ensuring compliance with grant requirements, tracking expenditures, and assisting with audits, payroll processing, preparing journal entries, reconciling financial data, and generating reports for grant-funded projects; does related work as required.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES- Performs related duties as required.
- Monitors and tracks Federal, State, and local grants, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and financial guidelines.
- Reviews and reconciles grant expenditures in accordance with approved budgets.
- Processes payroll transactions for grant-funded positions and ensures proper allocation.
- Prepares, submits, and tracks financial reports and grant reimbursement requests (e.g., eGMS).
- Performs general accounting functions, including journal entries and special projects tracking.
- Assists with year-end financial closeout activities, ensuring all expenditures align with grant requirements.
- Supports State and Federal Single Audits by preparing the necessary documentation.
- Provides financial oversight to ensure all grant-related expenses are eligible and properly recorded.
- Ensures compliance with government policies, grantor requirements, and internal financial regulations.
- Collaborate with the Director of Enrichment and Supplemental Programs, City Finance Team, CSDE, and other key stakeholders on grant financial management.
- Meets regularly with program staff to review financial status, budget modifications, and spending projections.
- Assists in training staff on grant regulations, city financial procedures, and accounting systems.
- Develops and modifies OTBI reports in Oracle to track financial transactions and grant spending.
- Maintains an updated database of grant programs and prepares financial analyses and reconciliations.
- Utilizes financial system applications to process, record, and report transactions.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES- Extensive knowledge of municipal and government accounting principles.
- Strong understanding of Federal and State grant regulations and reporting requirements.
- Proficiency in financial software applications, including Oracle, SunGard, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to analyze financial data, prepare reports, and ensure compliance with grant budgets.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining clear communication with stakeholders.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with various departments and external agencies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSGraduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field and at least five years (5) years of experience in accounting, preferably in a municipal or government setting with grant management responsibilities or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
SCOPE OF EXAMINATION: Qualified applicants will be evaluated, scored and ranked on level and quality of related experience, education and training as documented on the application. Incomplete applications will not be considered qualified.
The City of Stamford offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes; health, vision, dental, defined benefit and/or defined contribution pension plans, free term life insurance, flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care and commuter benefits. Sick bank and tuition reimbursement as well as training from the City of Stamford Training Institute.
Specific information regarding benefits are outlined in each Collective Bargaining Agreement or in the Pay Plan Document for pay plan employees.
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Do you have a Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field?
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How many years of accounting experience do you have?
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Do you have experience managing or supporting Federal, State, or local grant programs?
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Which financial software systems have you used? Please explain.
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Do you have experience preparing financial reports, reconciliations, budgets, or audit documentation? Please explain.
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Tell us about a time you identified and resolved a financial discrepancy or compliance issue. What steps did you take, and what was the outcome?
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