Director, Grants and Nonprofit Accounting (Hybrid in Arlington, VA)

March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies. We are advocating for policies to protect them. We are working to radically improve the health care they receive. We are pioneering research to find solutions. We are empowering families with programs, knowledge and tools to have healthier pregnancies. By uniting communities, we are building a brighter future for us all.

We are dedicated to hiring a diverse workforce that fosters opportunities for personal and professional development. We provide a collaborative and supportive environment built upon our fundamental core principles where each employee is valued. Join us in the fight for healthy moms and strong babies.

SCOPE:

The Director, Grants & Nonprofit Accounting provides strategic leadership and oversight for all grant-related financial activities and provides support for broader nonprofit accounting functions. This role ensures compliance with federal regulations, donor requirements, and organizational policies while driving process improvements and supporting the organization's mission through accurate financial reporting and analysis.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee development and review of all grant and contract budgets (pre-award) to ensure alignment with funder guidelines, OMB Uniform Guidance, cost principles, and organizational strategy.
• Conduct post-award administration for all awards, including approving expenditures, ensuring proper allocation of direct/indirect activity, managing time & effort reporting, securing payments from funders, and generating closeout reporting.
• Collaborate with Development, Research, Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP), Legal and senior leadership on award negotiations and agreement reviews, to support strategic initiatives and ensure Revenue recognition is in accordance with GAAP. This includes reflecting releases from restriction timely and maintaining deferred revenue schedules.
• Serve as the organization's point person for the annual Single Audit; coordinate all schedules, responses, and corrective action plans.
• Maintain SAM.gov, Grants.gov, UEI, and all required federal/state registrations and certifications.
• Manage day-to-day Grant accounting operations including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, month-end/year-end close processes, and timely preparation of monthly financial statements, management reports, variance analyses, and forecasts. Perform and/or review all related balance sheet account reconciliations; ensure discrepancies are resolved promptly and internal controls are maintained.
• Assist in developing, documenting, and enforcing Grant and Nonprofit Accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with GAAP and Uniform Guidance.
• Directly supervise, mentor, and develop Grant accounting staff; foster a high-performing, collaborative team.
• Provide training and serve as the primary resource to program staff on allowability, budgeting, compliance, and financial management of Grant awards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; Master's degree and/or active CPA license strongly preferred
• 10 years of progressive accounting and financial management experience, with at least 5 years in nonprofit senior accounting/grants leadership roles
• Expert knowledge of nonprofit GAAP, FASB standards, Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), FAR, cost principles, and Single Audit requirements
• Proven expertise managing complex federal awards (NIH, CDC, HRSA, PCORI, etc.) through the full lifecycle, including sub-recipient monitoring and site visits
• Strong technical skills with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, or similar) and advanced Excel proficiency
• Demonstrated success implementing new systems, policies, and internal controls
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities with great attention to detail
• Outstanding leadership, supervisory, interpersonal, and communication skills; ability to influence and collaborate at all levels
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines

March of Dimes provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.