Director, Grants and Nonprofit Accounting (Hybrid in Arlington, VA)

The Director, Grants & Nonprofit Accounting provides strategic leadership and oversight for all grant-related financial activities and provides support for broader nonprofit accounting functions. This role ensures compliance with federal regulations, donor requirements, and organizational policies while driving process improvements and supporting the organization’s mission through accurate financial reporting and analysis.

Requirements

• Oversee development and review of all grant and contract budgets (pre-award) to ensure alignment with funder guidelines, OMB Uniform Guidance, cost principles, and organizational strategy.
• Conduct post-award administration for all awards, including approving expenditures, ensuring proper allocation of direct/indirect activity, managing time & effort reporting, securing payments from funders, and generating closeout reporting.
• Serve as the organization’s point person for the annual Single Audit; coordinate all schedules, responses, and corrective action plans.
• Maintain SAM.gov, Grants.gov, UEI, and all required federal/state registrations and certifications.
• Manage day-to-day Grant accounting operations including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, month-end/year-end close processes, and timely preparation of monthly financial statements, management reports, variance analyses, and forecasts.
• Assist in developing, documenting, and enforcing Grant and Nonprofit Accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with GAAP and Uniform Guidance.
• Directly supervise, mentor, and develop Grant accounting staff; foster a high-performing, collaborative team.
• Provide training and serve as the primary resource to program staff on allowability, budgeting, compliance, and financial management of Grant awards.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance