Director, Grants Management – International Finance

Job Description:

• Build and lead a grants management function for the full pre- and post-award cycle of restricted grants
• Establish compliance processes for budgeting, donor regulations, reporting, and grant-specific audits
• Design and maintain the organizational cost model, including cost segments, allocation methodology, and indirect cost structure
• Price restricted proposals at full cost and support proposal budgets, grant terms, and award negotiations
• Establish and manage sub-award and contract compliance frameworks for foreign partnerships
• Lead financial and compliance components of U.S. government and institutional funding, including SAM.gov registration, Uniform Guidance compliance, reporting, audit readiness, and closeout
• Remediate international control exposure and establish country-level financial policies
• Design country finance infrastructure, including entity structure, banking, and controls
• Establish treasury protocols to mitigate foreign-exchange risk and optimize currency conversion
• Develop a scalable international finance operating model and recommend future staffing, systems, and organizational structure
• Partner on consolidated financial reporting across entities and countries
• Design and roll out time tracking with Controller, FP&A, Programs, and Technology
• Serve as accountable owner for grants management and international finance results
• Report to the Chief Financial and Administrative Officer and initially supervise an individual contributor
• Travel approximately 30%

Requirements:

• 15+ years in nonprofit or NGO finance, with direct experience in institutional or restricted grant management
• Familiarity with 2 CFR 200 or equivalent donor compliance frameworks
• Proven track record managing portfolios of institutional foundation, private philanthropic, and corporate-sponsored grants
• Experience managing or substantially maturing a grants management function
• Experience with international or multi-country financial operations, including country-level banking, entity structures, and field office financial controls
• Working knowledge of cost allocation methodology and indirect cost rate development
• Ability to operate amid ambiguity and build functions from a limited starting point
• CPA or equivalent credential preferred but not required
• Ability to lift or carry approximately 20–40 lbs. regularly
• Ability to remain seated or stationary for extended periods, including prolonged air travel
• Valid passport, necessary travel visas, government-issued identification, and ability to travel internationally
• Ability to walk in conditions associated with foreign travel
• Ability to receive necessary vaccines and medication for travel to certain countries