Director of Grants Management

Centerstate Corporation for Economic Opportunity•City of Syracuse, NY

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Grants Management plays a pivotal role in managing, optimizing, and scaling organizational systems and processes to enhance the efficiency, accountability, and strategic impact of CenterState’s portfolio of grant funding. The Director is responsible for overseeing and refining existing, post-award grants management processes and works closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the spending of grant funds remains aligned with organizational goals, resources, and operational strategies for long-term sustainability and growth. Collaborating internally across teams and externally with grant subawardees and subcontractors, the Director also stewards CenterState’s grant funding to ensure compliance with both internal controls and external regulations. The Director will also work closely with the Finance team, supporting budget development and forecasting, auditing, and accounts receivable/payable as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
5+ Years experience in Nonprofit grants management
Well versed in regulations governing state and federal grants including 2 CFR 200
Experience with Nonprofit grant budgeting
Excellent Technical Skills & Proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and other Software, as necessary
Excellent Math/Budget Skills
Ability to Manage Multiple Projects & Deadlines
Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
Methodical & Strategic Thinking
Thoroughness / Excellent Organizational Skills
Collaboration Skills
Project Management Skills
Communication Proficiency
Knowledge of Contracts
Flexibility

Nice To Haves

Basic accounting knowledge a plus

Responsibilities

Co-develops grant budgets that support staff funding, capacity-building initiatives, and organizational growth in collaboration with program teams.
Analyzes funder budget requirements and regulations.
Leads grants management training for program staff as needed.
Leads post-award contract development.
Reviews and monitors spending to ensure compliance with funder requirements.
Ensures compliance with internal policies, procedures, and controls.
Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations and cost principles.
Manages sub-awardee/subcontractor compliance.
Supports the organization in executing grant budget-related tasks in a timely fashion by anticipating, identifying, and addressing challenges.
Leads budget modification processes.
Leads financial reporting in collaboration with the Development and Finance/Accounting teams.
Assists the Finance team with audits as needed, i.e., Single Audit.
Refines and implements standardized grants management processes across departments to improve efficiency and consistency.
Assists with the collection of grant financial information in databases.
Fosters a culture of continuous improvement and high standards by suggesting efficiencies as needed.
Contributes to the development and implementation of the organization-wide grant development strategy, aligned with financial and programmatic goals.
Oversees grant budgeting and financial alignment across all departments aligned with the organization’s funding strategies and long-term financial sustainability.
Collaborates with the Finance team to optimize budget planning, forecasting, and financial reporting for all grant-funded activities, as well as support accounts payable/receivable as needed.
Assists in the preparation of relevant financial materials for committee meetings, reports, and other presentations.