Senior Manager- Grant Management & Compliance

Job Description

Job Description

Join Team Goodwill! Immediate openings and competitive pay & benefits. Apply today!

Senior Manager- Grant Management & Compliance

Full-Time 40 hours per week

M-F 8a-430p

$65,000-$75,000/Year

True North Goodwill is a nonprofit organization regionally headquartered in Duluth, MN whose mission is transforming lives for generations through learning and the power of work. We provide training, jobs, and support services for people with barriers to employment who seek greater independence. Our mission is funded through the sale of donated clothing and household items in Goodwill stores and online. We are a group of nearly 300 mission minded employees in Northern MN & WI working as one. Each of us is essential to helping our community thrive and prosper.

Goodwill offers a wide range of career pathways and growth ranging from entry-level to management in retail, transportation, mission services, and administrative/professional fields. By working at Goodwill, you can make an impact in your community. And we can show you how.

Why we are a great place to work?

• Competitive pay & benefits
• Flexible work schedules to create a schedule that allows for a work/home balance.
• Bonus incentive plans
• Retirement & 401K planning with company match (Up to 6%)
• Employee Assistance Program (Crisis counseling, financial planning, legal consultation, mental health counseling, wellness resources)
• Knowing you are part of making an impact in people’s lives
• Critical Illness and accident insurance
• Basic life insurance at no cost, with voluntary and spousal coverage options
• A culture built upon our core values of: Trust, Respect, Dedication, Responsibility, and Innovation
• Career support and planning

Job Summary

As our Senior Manager of Grants Management and Compliance, you will play a pivotal role in sustaining and expanding the funding that powers our mission. This is a high-impact leadership position that ensures our grant-funded programs are not only successful, but also compliant, efficient, and aligned with our values. You’ll work cross-functionally with Finance, Programs, Development, and external funders to drive excellence in grants management—from budgeting and compliance to reporting and audit readiness. You will lead with purpose, integrity, and a deep commitment to empowering the people and communities we serve.

Duties and Responsibilities

Grants Management

• Lead the full lifecycle of grants: proposal budgeting, financial tracking, compliance, and close-out.
• Serve as the primary liaison between finance, program teams, and grantor agencies.
• Monitor grant compliance with funding source requirements (e.g., OMB Uniform Guidance, CFR regulations).
• Monitor the progress of grant-funded projects to ensure they are meeting objectives, staying on budget.
• Ensure Directors of ES and RS and their staff are regularly updated on budget considerations.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of required financial reports and invoices.

Accounting & Financial Oversight

• Collaborate with the Finance Department to integrate grant accounting with organizational financial systems.
• Supervise grant-related general ledger entries, coding, allocation, reconciliations, and audits.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts that include restricted and unrestricted funding.
• Review and approve grant expenditures to ensure they are reasonable, allowable, and allocable.

Compliance & Internal Controls

• Prepare and submit regular reports to funding agencies, detailing the progress and outcomes of grant-funded projects.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable federal, state, and private grant regulations.
• Develop and implement internal control systems to ensure the successful completion of projects.
• Identify potential risks associated with grant-funded projects and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Conduct periodic internal reviews to identify and address compliance risks.
• Lead or support audits and monitor visits related to grants, including preparation and follow-up on findings.

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and program managers on funding strategy and financial integrity.
• Provide training and guidance to internal teams on grant management and compliance best practices.
• Building and maintaining relationships with funding agencies, partners, and other stakeholders involved in grant-funded projects.
• Occasional travel is required for site visits, training, or audits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong knowledge of GAAP, Fund Accounting, and OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200).
• Proficiency in FundEZ, Sage financial software and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• High attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or a related field required. Graduate Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in grants management, nonprofit accounting, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience working with federal and state grants (e.g., WIOA, HUD, DOL, DEED).
• Proven leadership and working in a deadline driven team environment.

Physical Requirements

These work environment factors are general in nature: CONSTANT: Work with others and work inside. FREQUENT: Near vision; visual accommodation; hearing within 5 feet and up to 20 feet; use of fingers; sit; talk/speak; and customer/public contact. OCCASIONAL: Lift and carry up to 10 pounds; midrange vision; grasp; handle; move about; reach; stand; static neck position; work alone and with others.

Goodwill is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.