Director, Grants Management Strategy & Growth

Forvis Mazars, LLP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars, LLP seeks a Director of Grants Management Services to lead the grants lifecycle practice, drive strategic growth, manage complex engagements, and develop client relationships across federal, state, local, tribal, healthcare, education, and nonprofit sectors. The role combines leadership, technical expertise, and business development to expand service offerings and ensure excellence.

The Director will collaborate with the National Practice Leader to implement strategic initiatives,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration, Public Policy, or related field.
• Minimum 10–15 years of experience in grants management, grants administration, compliance, public sector consulting, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing complex federal and state grant programs.
• Strong understanding of Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200), federal grant compliance requirements, and grant lifecycle management.
• Proven business development and client relationship management experience.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and complex engagements.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and executive communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic vision and growth plan for the Grants Management Services practice.
• Manage budgeting, resource planning, utilization, and operational performance monitoring.
• Assist in developing and expanding service offerings across the grants lifecycle.
• Monitor regulatory developments and funding opportunities to identify growth and client needs.
• Act as Engagement Director/Executive for complex grants management engagements.
• Provide guidance on Uniform Guidance compliance, internal controls, and risk management.
• Mentor and develop managers, senior consultants, and consultants.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration, Public Policy, or related field

Job description

Forvis Mazars, LLP seeks a Director of Grants Management Services to lead the grants lifecycle practice, drive strategic growth, manage complex engagements, and develop client relationships across federal, state, local, tribal, healthcare, education, and nonprofit sectors. The role combines leadership, technical expertise, and business development to expand service offerings and ensure excellence.

The Director will collaborate with the National Practice Leader to implement strategic initiatives,