Director, Grant Compliance & Administration

National Grants Management Association; Memphis (TN); Remote; USD 80,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account with annualemlo

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability and Life Insurance

Employer 401k Match

Paid holiday, vacation and sick time

Job summary

Communities Unlimited, Inc. in Memphis, TN is seeking a Director of Grant Administration Services to lead financial and compliance oversight for a portfolio of about $50 million in grants and contracts.

This role ensures awards are managed with Davis-Bacon and Build America, Buy America compliance and audit readiness from start to finish. Reporting to the CFO, you will work with funders, clients, contractors, and sub-recipients, while growing fee-based grant administration services and

Qualifications

• Masters degree with preference for degrees in public administration, accounting, and business administration finance. Minimum of five (5) years of experience administering, monitoring, or managing Davis-Bacon and/or BABA in relation to federal or state grant programs.
• Bachelor's degree with preference for degrees in public administration, accounting, and business administration finance. Minimum of seven (7) years of experience administering, monitoring, or managing Davis-Bacon and/or BABA in relation to federal or state grant programs.
• High school degree or equivalent is required and 11 years of relevant experience in public administration, accounting or business administration, including seven (7) years of experience with Davis Bacon and/or BABA.

Responsibilities

• Manage grants awarded to subrecipients such as municipalities, nonprofits, and contractors, guiding 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 on requirements.
• Monitor Budgets, Expenditures, And Financial Risk, And Partner With Finance Staff On Reconciliations, Funding Reports, And Audits, With Major Financial Matters Approved By The CFO.
• Serve as the main contact for grant administration clients, leading fee-for-service engagements from contract to closeout and offering strategic guidance.
• Grow fee-based services by building relationships with local governments, nonprofits, and other organizations, developing proposals, and meeting revenue and retention goals.

Skills

Davis-Bacon compliance

BABA compliance

2 CFR Part 200 knowledge

Leadership

Client-facing communication

Budgeting and forecasting

Education

Master's degree in public administration, accounting, or business administration finance

Bachelor's degree in public administration, accounting, and business administration finance

High school diploma with 11 years of relevant experience

Job description

Communities Unlimited, Inc. in Memphis, TN is seeking a Director of Grant Administration Services to lead financial and compliance oversight for a portfolio of about $50 million in grants and contracts.

This role ensures awards are managed with Davis-Bacon and Build America, Buy America compliance and audit readiness from start to finish. Reporting to the CFO, you will work with funders, clients, contractors, and sub-recipients, while growing fee-based grant administration services and