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Director, Finance & Grants Management
American Rivers
Accounting & Finance
Washington, DC, USA
USD 120k-135k / year
Posted on Jun 28, 2025
JOB TITLE: Director, Finance & Grants Management
CLASSIFACTION: Director II
DEPARTMENT: Finance & Administration
WAGE CATEGORY: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Chief Financial Officer
LOCATION: Washington, DC
About American Rivers
American Rivers is championing a national effort to protect and restore all rivers, from remote mountain streams to urban waterways. Healthy rivers provide people and nature with clean, abundant water and natural habitat. For 50 years, American Rivers staff, supporters, and partners have shared a common belief: Life Depends on Rivers℠.
The beauty of rivers is that they connect all people and communities – including within our organization. The life experiences, knowledge, innovation, and talent that different people bring to our work provides perspectives, experiences, and competencies which are critical to our effectiveness in protecting wild rivers, restoring damaged rivers, and conserving clean water for people and nature.
JOB SUMMARY
The Finance & Grants Management Director leads a team that owns the processes governing the life cycle of the organization’s agreements with donors and partners as well as facilitating the consolidation of the organization’s budget and reporting to the Board of Directors. The Director partners with program and executive leaders to drive value throughout project performance and provides high-quality, timely financial information for sound decision-making at all levels of the organization.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage the organization’s financial management and grants administration processes as well as identifying and delivering the processes and tools for automating compliance and customer service.
Financial Planning & Analysis
- With the CFO, manage the budget and forecasting processes to ensure reliable financial performance, providing analysis and advice on allocation of funding to meet the organization’s strategic priorities.
- Generate and publish timely monthly financial performance reports at the grant, program, region, division, and organizational levels.
- Conduct quarterly financial review and forecasting sessions to gain insights on financial performance.
- Prepare key visuals for presentation to executives and Board members on financial forecasting and performance.
- Manage the financial planning tool, Solver.
Grants Finance & Administration
- Work closely with Conservation and Advancement staff to ensure sound management of all foundation, federal, and state grant funds, including the development of proposal budgets and the management and tracking of grant funds.
- Provide expertise on grant compliance and interpretation of OMB Circulars and all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures in collaboration with finance staff. Interprets applicable regulations and translates into operational policies as required.
- Monitor all expenses to guard against unallowable costs and ensure that all funding is appropriately spent per grant terms and deadlines.
- Obtain an understanding of internal controls over the compliance requirements and related audit objectives, selected cost items, allowable and unallowable costs, and standard methodologies.
- Assist program managers in complying with grant financial and program requirements. Track remaining funds available, communicate routinely with program managers regarding available fund balances and spend-down plans, and prepare internal and external fiscal reports.
- Oversee financial reporting for foundation and government grants, including the preparation of required federal and state forms, draws, and reimbursement requests.
- Oversee invoicing for professional services contracts and other reimbursement-based grants.
- Lead the development of grant proposal budgets for new awards.
- Provide support and coordination with Legal in reviewing sub-grant agreements for prime grantor compliance and financial reporting.
- In conjunction with program managers, review and monitor agreements with sub-grantees and consultants to ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.
- Act as liaison to auditors regarding federal grant awards.
- Manage accounts and login credentials for government online portals/systems and ensure they are regularly updated and documented.
- Establish Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement for federal funder approval.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or business.
- Minimum 9 years relevant experience including management of federal grants, sub-grants, and audits under the Uniform Guidance.
- Knowledge of GAAP, OMB Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200, indirect cost rate development, and other federal grant regulations.
- Expertise with Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience with accounting tools, Sage Intacct and Solver preferred.
- Ability to lead a team toward results with a high-level of customer service.
- Must be detail-oriented and able to manage multiple projects with aggressive timelines; ability to manipulate, analyze and interpret data.
- Ability to work with a range of personalities and working styles of staff at all levels within the organization.
- Team player and demonstrated ability to work effectively with colleagues to advance an organization’s broader goals and meet deadlines.
- Self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a geographically dispersed team.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Ability to exercise discretion and hold confidential information.
Candidates who are unsure if they meet all minimum qualifications or who have transferrable skills and experience beyond the conservation sector are encouraged to apply.
LOCATION
Washington, DC
COMPENSATION
American Rivers offers marketable compensation that reflects the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. The salary range for this position is $120,000 - $135,000, annually, depending on experience and qualifications. We provide a comprehensive Total Rewards package to our full-time, regular employees, including:
- Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, long-term and short-term disability, and life insurance.
- Financial Security: After one year of service, American Rivers begins contributing a 3% employer contribution. There is no vesting schedule for employer contributions as employees are 100% vested upon participation.
- Time Off: Four weeks of paid leave, eleven paid holidays, three floating holidays, and sick leave.
At American Rivers, we are committed to supporting our employee’s well-being, professional growth, and financial security, ensuring they can thrive both at work and in life.
COMMUNITY AND OPPORTUNITY
- At American Rivers, our core values drive everything we do – we Lead with Collaboration and Trust, Infuse Equity and Justice, Deliver Results, and Ensure Staff and Volunteers Thrive. We are committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to make a difference.
- Our culture prioritizes work-life thriving through Focus Fridays (no internal meetings), professional development opportunities, a home office stipend and our comprehensive leave policies, including sabbatical leave (every seven years) and paid parental leave (six weeks w/ one year of service).
- We also ensure leadership stays connected to staff needs through an internal advisory group, fostering open communication and continuous improvement.
- At American Rivers, our people are our strength, and we are dedicated to building a thriving, inclusive workplace where everyone can grow and contribute to our mission.
American Rivers is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request reasonable accommodation, please contact the Human Resources department at 202-243-7040 or recruitment@americanrivers.org. Please note that one week’s advance notice is preferred.
Applicant must be legally allowed to work as an employee in the United States. American Rivers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Candidates of all personal and professional backgrounds are encouraged to apply.