About this role
Join United Way for Southeastern Michigan as our Director of Grants & Contracts, where you will play a pivotal role in overseeing financial compliance within the nonprofit sector. This position offers exciting opportunities to lead the full life cycle of grant management, ensure compliance with audits, and collaborate with finance leadership on UWSEM SAM renewal and more. You will work alongside a diverse team of problem solvers, utilizing your expertise in grant compliance and general accounting to drive innovation and excellence. The flexibility to work from home allows you to maintain a work-life balance while contributing to meaningful projects that benefit the community. With a competitive salary range of $100,000-$110,000, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in nonprofit finance and make a real impact.
You can get great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, Employee Discounts, 403(b) with match, Organization paid STD/LTD & AD&D, Supplemental Insurance, and Pet Insurance. Don't miss the chance to be part of a collaborative environment that prioritizes people and diversity. Apply today!
United Way for Southeastern Michigan: Our Story
What is it like to work united? Here at United Way for Southeastern Michigan, our employees combine their individual strengths to develop solutions to some of our region's toughest challenges. Come join us as we mobilize a network of hundreds of partners and thousands of donors, advocates, and volunteers to build equitable communities of stable households and thriving children! For more than 100 years, we've responded to the community's most pressing challenges around children and family, health and the community.
Day to day as a Director, Grant & Contracts
As the Director, Grants & Contracts at United Way for Southeastern Michigan, you'll collaborate closely with various departments, overseeing grant compliance and providing insights on updated State & Federal regulations and grant oversight. Engaging with team members to foster a culture of collaboration and empathy will be essential as you guide the financial team toward excellence. You can expect a typical work week from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, providing a structured yet dynamic environment that encourages innovative problem-solving and compliance in the nonprofit finance realm.
Would you be a great Director, Grants & Contracts?
To thrive as the Director, Grants & Contracts at United Way for Southeastern Michigan, you will need a comprehensive skill set. A bachelor's degree in Accounting Finance, Business Administration, or a similar program is essential, alongside a minimum of five years of experience in finance or general accounting, grants analysis and compliance, and contract review. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with financial management tools will be critical as you support the annual budgeting process and lead forecasting for strategic planning. Strong analytical skills with keen attention to detail will enable you to prepare accurate financial and operating reports for senior management and the Board of Directors.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are necessary for presenting findings to the Finance Committee and guiding VPs and managers. A self-starter attitude, customer service focus, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment will further enhance your success in this role. Experience with state and federal grants, along with a thorough understanding of compliance requirements, will be invaluable in overseeing grant accounting and ensuring fiscal integrity.
Knowledge and skills required for the position are:
- A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related concentration, or equivalent.
- 5-8 years of relevant experience including public and private accounting, grants management, analysis and compliance, and contract review.
- Proficient on Federal, State, and other funder policies related to applicable procedures and regulations, grant management or activity, and federal single audit preferred.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and Adobe Acrobat.
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Other facts
About United Way for Southeastern Michigan
We mobilize the caring power of Detroit and Southeastern Michigan to improve communities and individual lives across Wayne, Oakland, Washtenaw, and Macomb counties in measurable and lasting ways.
IN OUR REGION, NEARLY 40% OF HOUSEHOLDS STRUGGLE TO MEET THEIR BASIC NEEDS.
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit Southeastern Michigan, families in our community were struggling. Now, the situation is dire.
People are struggling to find jobs, or they’re working, but not making enough to provide for their families. Parents are forced to choose between feeding their children and paying the rent. Senior citizens have to go without prescriptions. Children struggle to keep up in school. College students have to go without health care.
This is a problem in every city in our region — and the problem is growing. This affects your neighbors, coworkers, and friends. This is everyone’s problem.
Without stable households, children will never be able to thrive. And if children aren’t thriving now, they won’t be prepared to build stable households in the future — or a stable community.
Together, we can break the cycle.
At United Way, we work to build communities where all households are stable and every child can thrive.
What you'll do
- Oversee financial compliance within the nonprofit sector and lead the full life cycle of grant management. Collaborate with finance leadership and ensure compliance with audits while guiding the financial team toward excellence.
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