Managing Director of Grant Finance (25-26)

IDEA Public Schools; Texas; Remote; USD 119,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEA Public Schools is seeking a Managing Director of Grant Finance to oversee grant compliance across multiple regions. This remote position requires strong leadership and strategic planning skills, along with extensive experience in finance and grants management. The role involves training, compliance monitoring, and collaboration with various stakeholders. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Professional development

Relocation stipends

Qualifications

• 7+ years in accounting, finance, or grants with federal and state program focus.
• 5+ years familiarity with EDGAR regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead grant compliance training and support for leaders.
• Oversee program planning, implementation, and budget monitoring.
• Prepare internal reports and coordinate with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Effective communication

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Bachelor's degree in business administration

Bachelor's degree in economics

Job description

Managing Director of Grant Finance (25-26)

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Mission
IDEA Public Schools is seeking a Managing Director of Grants to join our growing Business Office team. This role reports to the Vice President of Treasury and Grants. The position is responsible for ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local grants, evaluating major programs and staff annually for cost savings, and supporting leadership during planning.

Description
The Managing Director of Grants will support all 13 regions across 15 states, overseeing federal, state, and local grant compliance, leading partnerships, and guiding the grants team. Supervisory responsibilities include managing Directors of Grants, Philanthropic Grants, Compliance, Public Competitive Grants, and Grants Accountants.

Location & Travel
This is a full-time remote position based in Texas, with preferences for candidates in Austin, El Paso, Houston, Permian Basin, Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio, and Tarrant County. Travel up to 30% during peak periods is expected.

Key Responsibilities
- Lead grant compliance training and support for leaders
- Oversee program planning, implementation, and budget monitoring
- Develop and deliver training on grants and compliance risks
- Review and approve grant reimbursements and documentation
- Prepare internal reports and coordinate with stakeholders
- Present grant updates to boards and committees
- Ensure payroll and internal controls compliance
- Support policy development and internal audits
- Collaborate on district and campus planning and improvement plans
- Monitor and revise corrective action plans for high-risk grants

Skills and Competencies
- Sound decision-making and leadership
- Team management and strategic planning
- Fostering growth and trust within teams
- Effective communication and relationship building

Required Experience
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or economics
- 7+ years in accounting, finance, or grants, with federal and state program focus
- 5+ years familiarity with EDGAR regulations

Preferred Experience
- Master’s degree in related fields
- Supervisory experience of 5-7 years

Compensation & Benefits
Salaries typically range from $119,000 to $142,800, with performance-based incentives. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, professional development, and relocation stipends if applicable. More details at https://ideapublicschools.org/careers/benefits/

Application Process
Apply online via Jobvite. Early applications are encouraged as the position will be filled once suitable candidates are identified.