About the role

A large, mission-driven nonprofit organization is seeking a Director of Grants to partner with senior leadership on grants administration, fiscal operations, and process improvement initiatives. Reporting to the CFO, this is a newly created role driven by organizational growth and increasing grant activity.
📍 Location: Hybrid, NYC (3 days/week in office)
🏦 Benefits: 403(b) with match, comprehensive benefits package
Key Responsibilities: Lead post-award grants administration, compliance, and expenditure tracking Monitor grant reporting deadlines, registrations, submissions, and funding requirements Review and approve budget modifications and grant-related financial transactions. Support accounting operations, budgeting, financial reporting, and internal controls Drive process improvements across fiscal and grants functions Assist with capital grant monitoring and special financial reporting projects Participate in the organization's transition to Sage Intacct Provide oversight and guidance to a team of grants accounting professionals Ideal Background Strong post-award grants experience is required Experience managing complex funding sources including government grants, contracts, foundation funding, and restricted/unrestricted funds Proven project management and cross-functional leadership skills Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field Why Consider This Opportunity? Highly visible role reporting directly to the CFOOpportunity to influence both grants management and broader operational initiatives Growing organization with significant funding expansion Exposure to broader accounting and operational initiatives Mission-focused environment making a meaningful impact across New York communities 50566

Matching similar jobs

JOB OVERVIEW

Experience level

Manager

Location

New York, NY

Occupation

Social and Community Service Managers

Industry

Grantmaking Foundations

Posted

2 days ago

Tired of running searches?

Rank the roles you'd take once, and matches like these arrive on their own.

CREATE PROFILE
Director of Grants at atlantic group | Johnson Jobs