Grants Compliance Manager

The Arc of Prince George's County•Upper Marlboro, MD

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Arc Prince George’s County serves more than 500 individuals with disabilities through a variety of programs, services and supports. Our primary areas of support are community living, family and personal supports, employment services, and day programs - all with an emphasis on person-centered community involvement and inclusion. To learn more about us, please visit www.thearcofpgc.org . The Arc is seeking a full-time Grants Compliance Manager who will provide strategic leadership and subject-matter expertise for a complex grant portfolio totaling $10M+ across federal, state, local, and private funding sources. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Grant Compliance Manager leads the grant life cycle from pre-award review through closeout; establishes and strengthens compliance infrastructure; advises executive and program leadership on grant risk, financial stewardship, and funder requirements; and ensures grant resources are maximized in alignment with award terms, organizational policies, applicable regulations, and donor intent. This position is an individual contributor and does not have any direct reports.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required in nonprofit management, finance, accounting, business, public administration, or a related field
Minimum four years’ experience in grants management, compliance, finance, sponsored programs, or project management, including significant responsibility for government-funded awards.
Demonstrated knowledge of federal grant requirements, including 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance), internal controls, allowable costs, procurement, records retention, subrecipient/contract monitoring as applicable, and audit readiness.
Advanced analytical, financial, organizational, and project-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and high-stakes deadlines independently.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to advise senior leaders, facilitate cross-functional decisions, and communicate effectively with funders, auditors, and government agencies.
Advanced proficiency in Excel and grant/accounting systems

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or advanced professional training preferred.
Experience with Sage Intacct or comparable financial systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic oversight of the organization’s grant compliance and post-award administration.
Lead the full grant lifecycle, including budgeting, award management, reporting, monitoring, modifications, and closeout.
Review grant terms, budgets, contracts, and funder requirements; identify risks and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and award conditions.
Monitor grant spending, reporting, documentation, and internal controls to support accountability and audit readiness.
Oversee reimbursements, drawdowns, financial reports, and corrective actions; serve as a key liaison with funders, auditors, and external partners.
Maintain grant records and management systems, and provide guidance and training to Finance, Development, program staff, and other stakeholders on grant requirements and compliance.
Maintain comprehensive grant portfolio oversight, including award amounts, performance periods, expenditures, receivables, reporting deadlines, modifications, and closeout status.
Ensure timely and compliant use of grant funds, monitor financial performance and spending, and identify risks or required budget revisions.
Partner with the CFO and organizational leaders to forecast spending, address compliance issues, and ensure accountability for grant deadlines, documentation, reporting, and deliverables.
Serve as a key liaison with funders, government agencies, auditors, and external partners while promoting transparency and responsible stewardship of grant resources.