Director of Grants Management

Description

The Director of Grants Management has full accountability for the grants and contracts revenue cycle, including systems, processes, controls, administration, management, oversight, and compliance. This role serves as a finance business partner to programs, aiming to maximize revenue, cash flow, and organizational sustainability.

Responsibilities

Grant Administration & Compliance: Ensure utilization of funding meets operational, financial, and funder requirements; maintain compliance programs (e.g., 2 CFR 200, GATA); manage grant lifecycle documentation and reporting.
Cash Management: Oversee billing, collections, payment requests, and monitoring of unbilled amounts.
Systems & Processes: Design and implement grant administration policies; optimize technology solutions and internal controls.
Team Leadership: Oversee the Grant Management team; establish goals and provide performance evaluations and training.
Financial Reporting & Analysis: Write grant proposals; prepare grant budgets, financial reports, and year-end reports (CYEFR, SEFA); manage audit processes and reconciliations.

Qualifications

Education: BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration; Grants Management certificate preferred (required within 2 years).
Experience: 5+ years in government grants management; 3+ years in nonprofit management; 3+ years in progressive accounting.
Knowledge: Expert-level knowledge of Uniform Guidance and grant compliance; proficiency in Excel, general ledger software, and preferably Sage/MIP and SharePoint.
Skills: Exceptional project management, financial analysis, written/verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.