Financial Operations and Grants Manager

Company Profile

The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is the national trade association for the solar and storage industry and represents more than 1,200 member companies and 263,000 Americans working across the United States. SEIA is leading the transformation to a clean energy economy and is creating the framework for solar to reach 30% of U.S. electricity generation by 2030. We work with our member companies and strategic partners to fight for policies that create jobs in every community and shape fair market rules that promote competition and the growth of reliable, low-cost solar power. 

SEIA does this by supporting pro-solar policies at the state and federal level, developing cutting-edge market research, hosting educational events and webinars, and serving as the voice of the solar and storage industry. 

SEIA employees are passionate, forward-thinking leaders who start every day knowing that their work makes a difference. SEIA values diversity and fosters an inclusive, lively company culture that celebrates team success. The association has earned numerous awards for its work and company culture and was named by the Washington Post as a 2023 and 2024 Top Workplace and a Best Nonprofit to Work For by the Nonprofit Times. 

The Solar and Storage Industries Institute (SI2) is the charitable and education arm of SEIA. The institute uses policy research, public education initiatives, and direct outreach to policymakers to explain the benefits of clean energy and develop pathways to widespread solar and storage use.

This position requires a cover letter to be submitted with the resume.

Position Summary: 

The Financial Operations and Grants Manager will report to the Director of Operations and Administration and work closely with the SI2 team to execute grants and contracts awarded to SEIA and SI2. The position will primarily be responsible for supporting SI2 staff in their efforts to secure and manage external grants and contracts, including but not limited to grant applications, contractual negotiations, budget building, and project tracking against budget. The position is also responsible for managing grant and/or contractual reporting activities, assisting with the Single Audit process, managing the production of periodic financial reports, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements, and leveraging accounting software and IT systems to effectively perform duties.  

Core Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Support contract management for various types of federal government contracts and grant awards, from proposal submission to award setup and closeout. 
• Ensure the proper allocation and management of funds, including budgeting, financial planning, and financial reporting for all grants and contracted projects. 
• Maintain a working knowledge of applicable regulations, policies, and protocols. 
• Manage the production of periodic financial reports; ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)  
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements. 
• Leverage accounting software and IT systems to effectively perform duties. 
• Assist principal investigators with key documentation for post-award submissions to external sponsors. 
• Monitor and support compliance with organization-wide grant management and compliance-related policies and procedures. 
• Assist with interpreting and applying federal, multilateral, and private funder statutes, rules, and regulations regarding grant administration. 
• Develop a thorough understanding of project scope, deliverables, budgets, and contract terms and conditions. 
• Contribute to the annual Single Audit process and prepare the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) in a timely manner. 

Professional Experience, Education & Other Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business Administration, or related field; any combination of education and heavy accounts payable experience that demonstrates the knowledge and ability to perform the work. 
• Minimum eight years of accounting experience in a multi-functional department. 
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred or bookkeeping experience, including double-entry accounting (debits, credits), and reconciliations. 
• Experience in non-profit and/or grant accounting. 
• Highly skilled with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Zoom teleconferencing platforms, as well as experience with standard office equipment. 
• Demonstrates knowledge of accounting theory and practices for non-profits. 
• Ability to work independently, effectively, and efficiently under extreme pressure. 
• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills. 
• Computer literacy in data management, document preparation and management, spreadsheet creation, and presentation software preferred. 

Working Conditions

• Work in a remote office environment that is suitably equipped with internet and telephone access. 
• Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM
• Quarterly travel to Washington D.C. and other occasional meetings across the country may be included.

Compensation Range

$65,000-$75,000 annually, based on experience and excellent benefits package

Working at SEIA

SEIA/SI2 values diversity, inclusion and equity within our organization and the promotion of these values across the solar industry. We strive to welcome different perspectives, identities, and backgrounds, regardless of job function in order to create a more resilient organization that supports a strong, equitable solar industry. SEIA/SI2 envisions an industry that is committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity. We aim to achieve this by encouraging openness and transparency about diversity issues and progress. We will develop strategies, programs, and tools that seek to equalize opportunities within SEIA/SI2 and allow for discussing and sharing best practices within the solar industry.

SEIA/SI2 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, homelessness, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. SEIA/SI2 complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which we employ staff. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

SEIA/SI2 is an EVERIFY employer.