Grants Finance & Compliance Lead for Microgrants & Strategy

Ashland University; Ashland (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashland Theological Seminary seeks a Grants Finance & Compliance Manager to lead financial operations across the ATS Grants portfolio, develop microgrants, and ensure robust internal controls and reporting. The role partners with the Program Director and university stakeholders to advance strategic goals.

The ideal candidate brings nonprofit grants experience, strong Excel skills, and a track record in building fit-for-purpose financial systems; requires US work authorization and commitment to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or related field.
• 3+ years of grants or nonprofit financial management.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Experience building fit-for-purpose financial systems and workflows.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience configuring grant management or accounting software.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly financial projections, burn-rate analyses and reconciliations.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and ensure compliance with controls and terms.
• Design and launch a microgrants mechanism to issue 70+ awards annually.
• Provide oversight of subgrantees, vendors and risk management.
• Document and verify $2M leverage commitments in real time.
• Provide training on compliance and financial best practices.
• Collaborate with Program Director on planning and stakeholder management.

Skills

Grants financial management

Nonprofit finance

Advanced Excel

Financial systems design

Compliance reporting

Risk management

Stakeholder collaboration

Work authorization (US)

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field

CPA preferred

5+ years micro-grant program experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Grant management software

Accounting software

Subawards management tools

Job description

Ashland Theological Seminary seeks a Grants Finance & Compliance Manager to lead financial operations across the ATS Grants portfolio, develop microgrants, and ensure robust internal controls and reporting. The role partners with the Program Director and university stakeholders to advance strategic goals.

The ideal candidate brings nonprofit grants experience, strong Excel skills, and a track record in building fit-for-purpose financial systems; requires US work authorization and commitment to