Optimus is recruiting for an experienced Grants Finance Manager to join our collaborative team in Stratford, CT.    The Grant Manager will be responsible for managing the grant reporting, developing, and maintaining grant budgets, preparing cost reports in collaboration with the controller. The Grant Manager will also collect pertinent information for third party audits, oversee grant reporting and will be the first point of contact for accounting issues relating to grants and cost reports in addition to managing the grant reporting process.  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES Prepares grant financial statements. Includes analyzing unbalanced grants. Manages Federal, State, Local and Foundation grant