Director, Grants Management – International Finance

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Develop and oversee a grants management system covering the entire pre- and post-award cycle for restricted grants.

• Implement compliance procedures related to budgeting, donor regulations, reporting, and audits specific to grants.

• Create and sustain the organizational cost model, including cost segments, allocation methods, and structures for indirect costs.

• Price restricted proposals at full cost and assist with proposal budgets, grant terms, and negotiation of awards.

• Establish and oversee compliance frameworks for sub-awards and contracts within foreign partnerships.

• Direct financial and compliance aspects of U.S. government and institutional funding, including SAM.gov registration, adherence to Uniform Guidance, reporting, audit preparedness, and project closeout.

• Address international control vulnerabilities and formulate financial policies at the country level.

• Design the financial infrastructure for countries, including entity structures, banking arrangements, and controls.

• Set up treasury protocols to manage foreign-exchange risks and enhance currency conversion processes.

• Create a scalable operating model for international finance and propose future staffing, systems, and organizational structures.

• Collaborate on consolidated financial reporting across various entities and nations.

• Develop and implement time tracking in coordination with the Controller, FP&A, Programs, and Technology teams.

• Act as the accountable owner for outcomes related to grants management and international finance.

• Report to the Chief Financial and Administrative Officer and initially oversee one individual contributor.

• Willingness to travel approximately 30% of the time.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 15 years of experience in finance within nonprofit or NGO sectors, particularly in managing institutional or restricted grants.

• Knowledge of 2 CFR 200 or similar donor compliance frameworks.

• Proven history of managing portfolios of grants from institutional foundations, private philanthropic sources, and corporate sponsors.

• Demonstrated experience in managing or significantly enhancing a grants management function.

• Familiarity with international or multi-country financial operations, including country-specific banking, entity structures, and financial controls at field offices.

• Understanding of cost allocation methodologies and the development of indirect cost rates.

• Capability to navigate ambiguity and establish functions from a minimal initial framework.

• CPA or equivalent certification is preferred but not mandatory.

• Ability to routinely lift or carry weights between 20–40 lbs.

• Capacity to remain seated or stationary for extended durations, including long flights.

• Possession of a valid passport, necessary travel visas, government-issued identification, and readiness for international travel.

• Ability to walk in conditions typical of foreign travel.

• Willingness to receive required vaccinations and medications for travel to certain destinations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Opportunity for professional development and growth.

• Flexible work arrangements and supportive work environment.

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.