Director, Grant Finance & Compliance

Mesquite ISD; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesquite Independent School District seeks a seasoned Grants Director to oversee the day-to-day financial administration of federal, state, and local grants. You will coordinate with the Accounting Department and campus leaders to develop funding plans that support program goals while ensuring compliance and timely reporting.

You will lead budgeting, amendments, carryover, and closeout activities for major grants, including Title I, and supervise grants staff to ensure accurate SEFA reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, public administration, education, or related field.
• TASBO certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs day-to-day financial administration of grants from planning through closeout.
• Coordinate grant accounting with Accounting Department and campus leaders.
• Develop funding plans meeting grant requirements and student needs.
• Monitor budgets, expenditures, reporting, and compliance.

Skills

Grant management

TEA/Uniform Guidance knowledge

Grant budgeting and reporting

Audit/compliance

Staff supervision

SHARS reporting knowledge

Knowledge of ESSEA/IDEA

Budgeting for federal programs

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/public administration/education

TASBO certification preferred

Job description

Mesquite Independent School District seeks a seasoned Grants Director to oversee the day-to-day financial administration of federal, state, and local grants. You will coordinate with the Accounting Department and campus leaders to develop funding plans that support program goals while ensuring compliance and timely reporting.

You will lead budgeting, amendments, carryover, and closeout activities for major grants, including Title I, and supervise grants staff to ensure accurate SEFA reporting