Assistant Director, Private Grants Finance

Assistant Director, Private Grants

Start Early is an energized, future-focused organization devoted to providing quality early learning and care across the country. Our desire to close the opportunity gap and build more inclusive early learning experiences for our youngest learners guides everything we do. As a leader in early learning and care, we scale our deep expertise across program, policy and research through partnerships across the country.

We are recruiting individuals who want to join us in this mission and share a commitment to our core values of appreciation & respect, empowerment, diversity, excellence, learning and communication.

Become part of our rewarding, mission-driven culture! We want our employees to feel empowered, motivated, energized, and passionate about the work they do!

The Assistant Director, Private Grants plays a critical leadership role in managing the team responsible for financial administration and compliance of private grant funding. Working closely with internal finance teams, program, and development teams to ensure fiscal integrity, regulatory adherence, and effective oversight of private grant portfolios from proposal budget development through post-award closeout.

Reporting to the Managing Director, Business & Revenue Operations, you will :

Finance Team Partnership & Collaboration :

• Partner with Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to review funder grant expenditure reporting for accuracy and support the timely closing of grants for assigned divisions, as needed.
• Ensure the Private Grants Team completes proposal budgets on schedule, in coordination with Development, Program, and Finance teams as part of our private grant process.
• Regularly monitor and oversee incoming deliverables in collaboration with the Development team, Private Grants Team, and FP&A. Adjust assignments as needed to ensure timely completion aligned with funder deadlines.
• Provide leadership in post-award financial administration, including budget monitoring, financial reporting, audits, and reconciliation.
• Collaborate with Accounting to maintain accurate and up-to-date records for pledges and private funds received. Assist with revenue analysis for assigned divisions or agencies, as needed.
• Work closely with auditors and compliance staff during financial reviews and audits.

Private Grants Team Management :

Financial Grant Data Management & Reporting :

Qualifications :

Base Annual Salary : $90,000 - $105,000

As of the time of this posting, this is the expected base annual salary range. The base annual salary will be based on a wide range of factors, including skills, qualifications, experience, as well as business needs and limitations.

Our Generous Benefits Plan Includes :

Comprehensive Health Plans, Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion, Holistic Wellness Program, Professional Development Program, 401k Contribution, Paid Volunteer Days, 6 months paid parental leave, and much more.

Start Early is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to our core values by creating an inclusive environment for all staff.