About this role
🌎 Hiring: Grants Financial Specialist II (LAC) | Remote Flexibility | 1-Year Fixed-Term Contract
Compassion International is seeking a Grants Financial Specialist II to support U.S. Government grant acquisition and financial management for donor-funded programs across the Latin America & Caribbean (LAC) region.
📍 Location: Must reside in one of the following Compassion program countries: Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, or Peru 🏠 Work Arrangement: Remote within eligible countries with occasional travel (up to 10%) 📅 Contract Type: 1-Year Fixed-Term Contract (with possible renewal)
💼 What You'll Do
• Develop budgets and budget justifications/narratives for U.S. Government grant acquisition efforts and other institutional donors. • Support financial management across the grant lifecycle, from proposal development through grant closeout. • Prepare donor-compliant financial reports and conduct budget variance analysis. • Monitor expenditures, forecasts, and financial performance. • Support donor and procurement audits, including Single Audits. • Strengthen financial controls and ensure compliance with donor regulations. • Partner with finance, program, legal, compliance, and field teams across multiple countries.
✅ What We're Looking For
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field. • 3-5+ years of relevant experience in grants finance, donor compliance, or financial management. • Experience with donor-funded grants, preferably within an NGO or international development environment. • Demonstrated experience developing budgets and budget narratives for U.S. Government grants. • Strong working knowledge of 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance) and experience working with UN and other institutional donors. • Experience supporting or managing Single Audits for U.S. Government-funded programs. • Excellent budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and analytical skills. • Strong collaboration skills and a team-player mindset. • 🌐 Language Requirements
• Fluent English and Spanish required