Job Description

This is a full-time hybrid role based in Seattle, WA OR Littleton, CO, with an expectation of one in-office day per week.

About Housing Connector

Housing Connector is a nonprofit that builds partnerships to increase access to housing for people facing barriers. We work across property owners, nonprofits, and public agencies to move people into stable homes faster.

We’ve helped over 12,000 people secure housing and are expanding into new cities and markets across the country. Each new market brings new funding structures, partnerships, and local requirements that shape how we operate.

As we grow, our ability to manage funding consistently across markets is critical to sustaining and expanding our impact.

About the Role

The Senior Grants & Compliance Accountant owns the financial execution of our grant and contract portfolio, ensuring we meet all funding, reporting, and regulatory requirements with accuracy and consistency.

This role sits at the intersection of finance and compliance, translating contract terms and funder requirements into clear financial processes, reporting, and controls. You will manage invoicing, track allowable use of funds, and maintain a comprehensive compliance calendar to ensure all obligations are met on time.

As our funding portfolio grows in size and complexity, this role is critical to maintaining audit readiness and operational discipline. You will partner cross-functionally with Finance, Program, Development, and external partners to align financial reporting with program delivery while strengthening how we manage contracts, reporting workflows, and compliance requirements.

This is a high-ownership individual contributor role. You are expected not only to execute but to improve and build the systems that connect contracts, budgets, invoicing, and reporting so the organization can scale responsibly and maintain trust with funders.

What You’ll Own

Grant Financial Management

• Own invoicing and financial reporting across government and philanthropic grants
• Ensure alignment between contract requirements, budgets, and actuals
• Track allowable vs. unallowable expenses in accordance with funder requirements

Contract & Compliance

• Review contracts to identify financial obligations, restrictions, and reporting requirements
• Translate contract terms into clear financial workflows and tracking mechanisms
• Maintain compliance calendars for reporting deadlines, registrations, and renewals

Audit Readiness & Support

• Prepare for and support single audits, compliance audits, and grant monitoring visits
• Ensure documentation and reporting meet audit standards
• Partner with external auditors and internal finance leadership

Systems & Process Improvement

• Build and improve systems to connect contracts, budgets, invoicing, and reporting
• Support transition to and utilization of Sage Intacct for grant tracking
• Simplify and standardize reporting processes across contracts

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Partner with program, development, and market teams to align financial requirements with execution
• Advise on funding restrictions and reporting expectations
• Serve as the primary resource for financial interpretation of contracts

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in accounting, grants, or financial compliance
• Experience managing grant invoicing, reporting, and audit support within a nonprofit environment
• Strong understanding of grant compliance requirements, including interpreting and applying funding terms (e.g., Uniform Guidance / 2 CFR 200)
• Experience managing restricted funds, cost allocation, and allowable vs. unallowable expenses
• Experience managing reimbursement-based contracts, including invoicing and supporting documentation requirements
• Experience working cross-functionally to align financial requirements with program or operational execution
• Experience using accounting systems to track and report on grants (e.g., Sage Intacct or similar)

Preferred

• Experience supporting single audits or complex funder audits
• Experience building or improving grant tracking, reporting, or compliance processes
• Familiarity with Sage Intacct
• CPA or equivalent certification

What We Offer

Housing Connector offers a competitive benefits package designed to support well-being, flexibility, and long-term growth:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, vision plans. 100% employer-paid for employees and 50% for partners/dependents
• 401(k) with Employer Match (6%) – Invest in your future
• Generous Paid Time Off – 22+ days PTO (in first year alone) plus dedicated Community Service Leave
• Extensive Holiday Schedule – 11 holidays plus a full week off in December
• Paid Parental Leave – Paid leave to support growing families
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Confidential resources for personal support
• Life Insurance – Financial security for you and your loved ones
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA, DCRA) – Health and dependent care expense accounts
• Professional Development – $500 annual reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Housing Connector is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.