A nonprofit organization in New York City is seeking an experienced professional to join their team as a Director, Grants Management. This role partners closely with finance, development, and program leadership to ensure grant budgets are accurate, compliant, and effectively managed throughout the grant lifecycle.
About the Opportunity:
- Schedule: Monday to Friday
- Hours: 9am to 5pm
- Setting: Hybrid (At least 3 days a week onsite)
Responsibilities:
- Oversee all grants management functions, including compliance, budgeting, monitoring, and post-award administration
- Partner with finance, development, and program leaders to evaluate funding opportunities and maintain alignment with organizational goals
- Review, validate, and monitor grant budgets, grant revenue, spending activity, and budget modifications
- Ensure grantor requirements, reporting deadlines, audit standards, and related policies are met consistently
- Develop grant management processes, policies, training, and reporting tools to support effective oversight and accountability
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience in Nonprofit Finance, Accounting, Grant Accounting, or Fund Accounting
- Bachelor's Degree
- Experience with grant budgeting, post-award management, financial reporting, and variance analysis
- Experience with grant compliance, including monitoring deliverables, reporting requirements, and audit-related standards
- Experience collaborating with finance, development, programs, and operations teams
- Strong knowledge of general ledger reconciliation and budget monitoring
- Experience with a nonprofit accounting system such as Sage Intacct or a comparable platform
Desired Skills:
- CPA,
- Advanced Degree
- CPA or parts passed
- Experience with GAAP and Nonprofit Accounting principles
- Experience with Single Audit or A-133 compliance
- Exposure to private and government grant