Strategic Director of Finance & Grant Administration

Covenant House New Orleans; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant House New Orleans seeks a strategic Director of Finance & Grant Administration to oversee grants, accounting, and financial reporting. You will manage grant budgets, compliance, and dashboards, coordinating with program and development teams to align resources with CHNO’s mission.

The role leads monthly closes, audits, and governance reporting, ensuring integrity and fiscal stewardship while supporting trauma-informed care and staff well-being.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
• Seven+ years of nonprofit accounting/grant management experience.
• Experience managing federal, state, local, and private grants and familiarity with grant portals.
• Knowledge of Uniform Guidance and ability to translate grant requirements into procedures.
• Advanced proficiency with accounting systems and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the organization’s primary internal and external contact for grants and related financial matters.
• Maintain a comprehensive grant tracking dashboard with awards, funds, deadlines, and reporting.
• Coordinate with program and development teams to align budgets and data before submissions.
• Lead grant accounting, revenues, expenses, and closeouts; prepare reports and schedules.
• Assist in audits, monitoring visits, and compliance activities.

Skills

Grant management

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Analytical

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business

Master’s degree/CPA preferred

Tools

Accounting software

Grant portals

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Covenant House New Orleans seeks a strategic Director of Finance & Grant Administration to oversee grants, accounting, and financial reporting. You will manage grant budgets, compliance, and dashboards, coordinating with program and development teams to align resources with CHNO’s mission.

The role leads monthly closes, audits, and governance reporting, ensuring integrity and fiscal stewardship while supporting trauma-informed care and staff well-being.