Position Summary:
Are you passionate about financial stewardship and making a meaningful impact in disaster recovery, housing initiatives, and community development? We're seeking a Director to join our Finance, Grants, and Program Management team. In this role, you'll lead efforts to ensure efficient grant fund utilization and strict compliance with regulatory standards, all while addressing Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) risks. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and possess a strategic mindset, we invite you to contribute to our team. This position may require up to an estimated 50% travel.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership and Vision:
- Develop and implement a strategic vision for grants compliance and monitoring services.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to align grant management practices with organizational objectives and client needs.
Grant Compliance Oversight and Financial Expertise:
- Lead a team of compliance specialists to monitor grant usage across various programs.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including HUD guidelines.
- Analyze financial data to identify discrepancies and optimize fund allocation.
Risk Mitigation and Quality Assurance:
- Identify and mitigate potential risks related to grant management.
- Conduct regular risk assessments and maintain quality assurance processes to uphold compliance excellence.
Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Building:
- Engage with government agencies, nonprofit partners, and funding organizations to foster collaboration and successful grant outcomes.
- Represent our organization as a trusted advisor in industry forums and conferences.
Business Development and Pipeline Management:
- Identify new business opportunities and collaborate with the business development team to expand our client base.
- Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of potential projects.
SLED (State, Local, and Education) Experience:
- Demonstrate expertise in SLED grant programs and compliance requirements.
- Navigate working with government entities at the state and local levels.
Corporate Compliance:
- Complete all required training and adhere to corporate compliance standards.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Proven track record in business development, client relationship management, and pipeline development.
- In-depth knowledge of federal grant regulations and housing programs.
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
- Experience in developing client proposals and RFP responses.
- Analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-dimensional work environment.
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a relevant field; Master's degree preferred.
- Consulting experience with a top-tier Accounting/Professional Services firm.
- 5+ years in federal, state, or local program/project management, with a focus on HUD CDBG, CDBG-DR, CDBG-MIT, or other federally-funded grants compliance and monitoring experience.
- 5+ years of management experience.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification preferred.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Secondary employment must be disclosed and approved upon hire.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 40,000.00 140,000.00 Per Year
