Adcare Educational Institute - Worcester, MA
posted 4 months ago
The Director of Grants Management and Fiscal Operations at Adcare Educational Institute Inc. is a pivotal role that oversees all contracts and grants, as well as the accounting operations of the organization. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, this position is responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial reports and audit activities. The Director will serve as a key advisor on financial matters, including cash flow management, revenue and expense tracking, grant and contract activity, and budgeting processes. This role is essential in maintaining compliance with state and federal funding regulations, as well as GAAP standards. In the realm of Grants Management, which constitutes 70% to 80% of the Director's time, the individual will take ownership of the entire grants management process. This includes providing support and training to finance and coordination staff who are directly involved with various grants and contracts. The Director will lead the execution of both short- and long-term strategies for grants management, fostering strong relationships across programs to effectively implement grantmaking strategies that align with the Institute's mission. A centralized approach to contracting systems, policies, and processes will be directed by the Director to ensure compliance with grant terms and conditions. The Director will also be responsible for designing and managing the overall grant workflow, which encompasses the full grant lifecycle from pipeline management to reporting. This includes evaluating opportunities for workflow improvement and enhancing user training on systems and processes. The role requires advising program teams on legal compliance and complex budgeting to achieve grant objectives. Additionally, the Director will lead budget planning for grants, collaborating with the Executive Director and Finance team to develop and monitor contract budgets. In terms of Operations, which accounts for 20% to 30% of the role, the Director will work closely with the Executive Director to manage cross-organizational administration and execution of operational processes. This generalist role will support linkages across teams and drive the organization's operating model and annual planning cycle, including audit preparation and compliance. The Director will also interpret accounts and provide status updates to the Executive Director, while staying informed about new developments in state contracts across New England.