Director Grant Administration Services
About The Position
The Director of Grant Administration Services leads the financial and compliance oversight of a portfolio of approximately $50 million or more in federal, state, local, philanthropic, and fee-for-service grants and contracts. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Director ensures awards are responsibly managed, compliant—including with Davis-Bacon and Build America, Buy America (BABA) requirements—and audit-ready throughout their lifecycle. The Director serves as an expert on federal grant requirements and works with funders, clients, contractors, and sub-recipients. The position also develops fee-based grant administration services and manages client relationships. The ideal candidate will work from home and must currently reside in one of the seven states where Communities Unlimited operates: Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee, Texas, Oklahoma, or Louisiana. The role requires approximately 40% travel.
Requirements
- Master's degree (preferred fields include public administration, accounting, and business administration/finance) plus at least five years of experience administering, monitoring, or managing Davis-Bacon and/or BABA requirements in federal or state grant programs; or bachelor's degree (preferred fields include public administration, accounting, and business administration/finance) plus at least seven years of such experience; or high school degree or equivalent plus 11 years of relevant experience in public administration, accounting, or business administration, including seven years of Davis-Bacon and/or BABA experience.
- Senior-level oversight experience with a grant and contract portfolio of approximately $50 million or more, ideally in a nonprofit, public-sector, community development, or consulting environment.
- Advanced knowledge of 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance), including cost principles, procurement, subrecipient monitoring, and audit requirements.
- Experience managing federally funded infrastructure or capital projects, including BABA and Davis-Bacon compliance.
- Strong financial and risk management skills, including budgeting, reimbursement reviews, forecasting, reconciliations, internal controls, and audit readiness.
- Leadership experience managing teams or consultants and developing scalable processes.
- Strong client-facing, communication, and writing skills, including preparing proposals, scopes of work, budgets, and reports.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, an acceptable driving record, and at least the state-required minimum personal auto liability insurance coverage.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
- Must currently reside in Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee, Texas, Oklahoma, or Louisiana.
- Able to travel approximately 40% of the time.
Nice To Haves
- A related professional certification, such as CGMS, GPC, or CGFM.
- Experience in a nonprofit, public-sector, community development, or consulting environment.
- Degree in public administration, accounting, or business administration/finance.
Responsibilities
- Manage grants awarded to subrecipients, including municipalities, nonprofits, and contractors, and guide them through requirements, budget changes, reimbursements, and closeout.
- Verify domestic content and prevailing wage compliance on infrastructure and construction projects by reviewing sourcing records and certified payroll, coordinating corrective actions, and training partners.
- Monitor budgets, expenditures, and financial risk; partner with finance staff on reconciliations, funding reports, and audits. Major financial matters are approved by the CFO.
- Serve as the main contact for grant administration clients and lead fee-for-service engagements from contract through closeout, providing strategic guidance.
- Grow fee-based services by building relationships with local governments, nonprofits, and other organizations, developing proposals, and meeting revenue and retention goals.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance and basic life insurance.
- Employer 401(k) match.
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
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