Director, Grant Financial Compliance and Budget

Robert Half - Alexandria, VA

Full-time - Senior

Alexandria, VA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Director, Grant Financial Compliance and Budget is a key leadership role within a well-known nonprofit organization. This position is responsible for overseeing grants accounting, budgeting, compliance, and related reporting. The director will work closely with program teams throughout the grant process, ensuring adherence to donor requirements and compliance standards while managing a team of finance professionals.

Responsibilities

• Work with program teams from the inception to end of the grant process including compliance, budgeting, project accounting and related reporting.
• Oversee grant compliance including review of grant agreements and donor requirements.
• Manage staff comprised of Senior Grants Accountant and a Budget Analyst.
• Work closely with Project Managers regarding cost allocations and budget monitoring.
• Provide technical training to staff on grants management and reporting requirements.
• Assist with annual grant forecasting for the grant fiscal year and underlying budgeting.
• Suggest improvements covering the grants administration process and establishing best practices and procedural design.
• Perform financial reporting relating to grants including specialized reporting as required.
• Oversee donor compliance requirements and train staff regarding requirements from new donors.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related area - CPA is a plus
• 7 or more years of nonprofit grants accounting, budgeting, compliance and reporting experience
• Proven experience monitoring grant budgets and collaborating with project managers
• Prior supervisory experience within a finance and accounting team
• Experience with SEFA reporting, government agency audit support, NICRA, indirect rates and donor contractual requirements

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Generous PTO
• Strong retirement plan contribution