[Hiring] Director of Accounting, Grants & Contracts @Leading Educators Careers

Role Description

Leading Educators is seeking a Director of Accounting, Grants & Contracts to own the full lifecycle of our philanthropic, foundation, and government funding. This role manages how we budget, track, report on, and maintain compliance with restricted funds—from proposal development through award closeout.

• Be the primary point of contact between Development and Finance.
• Translate complex grant agreements and funder requirements into clear, workable budgets and financial systems.
• Ensure compliance with grant and contract requirements, including federal requirements under 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance).
• Lead the effort to identify, select, and implement a grants management system.

Do you have expertise in:

• Managing the full post-award lifecycle for federal, state, and private foundation grants and contracts.
• Interpreting grant agreements, fiscal tracking, and funder reporting requirements.
• Leading the selection or implementation of financial management systems.
• Building strong partnerships with Development and fundraising teams.

Do you enjoy:

• Working independently on complex financial challenges.
• Translating technical compliance requirements into clear guidance.
• Designing processes and systems that reduce friction and create clarity.
• Taking ownership of a function and building it from the ground up.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA preferred).
• Minimum 8 years of nonprofit accounting and finance experience.
• Demonstrated ability to independently build relationships with Development or fundraising teams.
• Deep expertise in interpreting grant agreements and fiscal tracking.
• Proven track record leading the selection or implementation of a grants management system.
• Strong technical skills with financial systems and data tools (e.g., SageIntacct, Salesforce, Rippling).
• Strong understanding of GAAP, nonprofit revenue recognition rules, and indirect cost allocation methodology.
• Authorization to work for any employer in the United States.

Requirements

• This is a remote position requiring 2 to 5 trips a year for national travel.
• Work from a home office located anywhere within the U.S.

Benefits

• Base salary range: $106,000 to $144,000 per year.
• Standard starting salary is $125,354 based on meeting the minimum requirement of 8 years of relevant experience.
• 100% paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for individual employees.
• 4% matching 401k plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, childcare, and commuter expenses.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Time Off: 22 days accrued per year for the first three years, with additional days after the third and sixth year.
• 16 additional paid days off for various holidays, including three floating holidays.