About the role

  • Grants & Compliance Manager overseeing compliance for government and non-government funded programs in Ohio. Responsible for reporting, budgeting, and collaborating across departments to maintain accountability.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure that all government and non-government funded programs operate in full compliance with funder requirements, organizational policies, and applicable regulations
  • Drive timely and accurate reporting; monitor budget spend down; develop systems that strengthen accountability, transparency, and readiness for audits and reviews
  • Coordinate timelines, deliverables, and reporting requirements across departments to reduce risk and safeguard compliance
  • Serve as the primary liaison with auditors, funders, and oversight agencies on compliance related matters
  • Lead preparation & timely submission of all required financial and programmatic reports
  • Collaborate with accounting & advancement to verify accuracy & consistent reporting
  • Maintain thorough, audit-ready documentation for all funded projects
  • Track reporting calendars and deadlines to ensure 100% compliance
  • Monitor budget allocations, expenditures, and spend down schedules for compliance with approval budgets
  • Partner with accounting to ensure funds are spent according to the funder guidelines
  • Monitor progress, identify risks, and recommend solutions to keep programs aligned with compliance requirements
  • Coordinate across departments to ensure resources, reporting, and accountability stay compliance with funder expectations

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in public administration, business, nonprofit management, accounting/finance, or related field; or equivalent relevant work experience; compliance certification preferred
  • Five years of progressive experience in grants administration, compliance, or nonprofit accounting, with demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and private funder requirements
  • Strong knowledge of federal grant compliance standards, including Uniform Guidance, OMB circulars, and audit preparation processes
  • Demonstrated experience in monitoring budgets, expenditures, and spend down schedules; ability to analyze financial reports and identify variances
  • Proven ability to design, implement, and maintain compliance systems, policies, and internal monitoring processes to mitigate risk
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple reporting calendars, compliance workflows, and departmental deadlines
  • Proficiency with grant management software, data tracking systems & MS Office Suite
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments, influence without authority, and serve as a trusted liaison to funders, auditors, and oversight agencies
  • Ability to train and support staff on compliance expectations, reporting requirements, and risk mitigation practices
  • Commitment to ethical standards, accountability, and continuous improvement in compliance and grants management practices

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits package
  • Generous PTO & Holiday time
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Opportunities for professional growth
  • Financial assistance through Staff Scholarship Program

Job title

Grants & Compliance Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$67,000 - $73,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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