Grants Financial Specialist 2 - Latin America & Caribbean Region

### 🌎 Hiring: Grants Financial Specialist II (LAC) | Remote Flexibility | 1-Year Fixed-Term Contract [Compassion International](https://himalayas.app/companies/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** Originally posted on [Himalayas](https://himalayas.app)