[Hiring] Senior Grant Compliance Manager @YWCA Seattle King Snohomish

Role Description

YWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish is seeking a strategic and experienced Senior Grant Compliance Manager to lead and elevate our grant compliance function. This is more than a compliance role; it is an opportunity to build, modernize, and strengthen a critical organizational function that supports millions of dollars in public and private grant funding each year.

We are looking for someone who enjoys:

• Creating structure where opportunities exist
• Designing efficient processes
• Improving internal controls
• Partnering across departments to build sustainable systems

The ideal candidate is energized by taking an already strong foundation and helping transform it into a best-in-class grant compliance program.

Working closely with Finance, Program Leadership, Executive Leadership, and external funding partners, this position will lead grant compliance efforts across the organization while serving as a trusted advisor on regulatory requirements, financial stewardship, and organizational risk.

Success in this role requires both technical expertise and the ability to influence, collaborate, and drive continuous improvement across a complex nonprofit organization.

If you are someone who sees opportunities instead of obstacles, enjoys building scalable systems, and wants your work to have a lasting organizational impact while supporting a mission that changes lives every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, Nonprofit Management, or a related field required
• Master's degree preferred
• Minimum of 5–7 years of progressively responsible experience in grant management, compliance, auditing, or nonprofit administration
• Experience managing federal, state, and private foundation grants
• Knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles and grant regulations
• Experience with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200)

Requirements

• Strong understanding of grant compliance requirements and nonprofit regulations
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interpret complex grant agreements and regulatory requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, grant management tools, and Accounting ERP software
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Build and maintain trusted partnerships across departments, serving as a collaborative compliance resource
• Translate complex regulatory requirements, grant conditions, and compliance obligations into clear, accessible language tailored to diverse audiences

Benefits

• Salaries, exempt: $108,000 - $118,000 DOE
• 40 hours per week, with occasional overtime
• Excellent benefits package including medical insurance, retirement plan, plus generous vacation, holiday, and sick leave plans
• At the time of hire, employees may choose to voluntarily enroll in the Fidelity 403b Plan
• Typically, after two years of employment, employees are eligible to participate in the YWCA Retirement Fund with a 14% employer contribution