Senior Grant Compliance Manager

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

📋 Description

• Oversee and continually enhance YWCA's comprehensive grant compliance program.

• Formulate long-term strategies that bolster the compliance infrastructure while facilitating organizational growth.

• Act as the organization’s subject matter expert regarding compliance requirements for federal, state, local, and private grants.

• Foster collaborative relationships across Finance, Programs, Development, and Executive Leadership to advance organizational accountability and compliance.

• Supervise grant-funded programs to guarantee adherence to grant agreements, funding regulations, and organizational policies.

• Examine grant terms and conditions, communicating compliance obligations to program and administrative personnel.

• Create and uphold compliance tracking systems for reporting deadlines, deliverables, and grant responsibilities.

• Perform periodic internal compliance reviews and risk assessments.

• Identify potential compliance challenges and propose corrective measures.

• Collaborate with Finance and Program Departments to ensure that grant expenditures are permissible, allocable, reasonable, and adequately documented.

• Review financial reports, budgets, and supporting documents for compliance with funding stipulations.

• Aid in the preparation of grant budgets, modifications, and revisions.

• Provide support during annual audits and monitoring visits related to grant-funded initiatives.

• Coordinate and produce timely grant reports for funders, encompassing both financial and programmatic reporting.

• Maintain organized and accurate grant files and supporting documentation.

• Ensure adherence to record retention policies and funder guidelines.

• Prepare documentation and responses for inquiries and site visits from grantors.

• Evaluate existing grant administration practices and identify opportunities for modernization.

• Design scalable workflows, templates, policies, and procedures that enhance efficiency and mitigate organizational risk.

• Develop internal controls that reinforce compliance while promoting operational effectiveness.

• Stay updated on changes in grant regulations and funding requirements.

• Assess organizational compliance risks and implement strategies to mitigate them.

• Investigate compliance issues and coordinate corrective action plans as needed.

• Support the organization’s readiness for audits, monitoring reviews, and regulatory inspections.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, Nonprofit Management, or a related discipline is required.

• A Master's degree is preferred.

• A minimum of 5–7 years of progressively responsible experience in grant management, compliance, auditing, or nonprofit administration.

• Proven experience managing federal, state, and private foundation grants.

• Familiarity with nonprofit accounting principles and grant regulations.

• Experience with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200).

• Preferred Qualifications: Certified Grants Management Specialist (CGMS) or a similar professional certification.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is preferred.

• Experience with federal grant compliance and Single Audit requirements.

• Background in a mission-driven nonprofit environment.

• Experience with grant billing, including oversight of grant billing staff and/or direct preparation of grant billings.

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strong grasp of grant compliance requirements and nonprofit regulations.

• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities.

• Ability to interpret complex grant agreements and regulatory stipulations.

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, grant management tools, and Accounting ERP software.

• Capability to manage multiple priorities and adhere to strict deadlines.

• Meticulous attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy.

• Ability to build and maintain trusted partnerships across departments, serving as a collaborative compliance resource.

🏝️ Benefits

• Excellent benefits package, including medical insurance.

• Retirement plan.

• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick leave policies.