Director of Grants & Compliance

Director of Grants & Compliance

Full-time, Remote, Exempt

About Rewiring America

Rewiring America is the leading electrification nonprofit, focused on electrifying our homes, businesses, and communities. We develop accessible, actionable data and tools, and build coalitions and partnerships to make going electric easier for households and communities. Rewiring America helps Americans save money, tackle nationwide emissions goals, improve health, and build the next generation of the clean energy workforce. We believe in an abundant, flourishing, climate-safe future, and know that, together, we can realize one.

Position Summary

Rewiring America has swiftly evolved from a fiscally sponsored entity to an independent 501(c)(3), now managing a $45-50 million annual budget. As we continue this rapid growth, we are building a robust in-house Finance team, and the Director of Grants & Compliance will be a key leader in guiding us into the next phase of organizational maturity. This inaugural role is critical in establishing the systems and processes necessary for long-term success.

The Director of Grants & Compliance will spearhead the development of our compliance infrastructure, ensuring we not only meet but exceed regulatory and programmatic requirements, with a specific focus on the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF). Reporting directly to the CFO, this role will monitor grant activities and expenditures, providing strategic guidance and support across the organization to maintain a strong foundation as we continue to scale.

What You’ll Do

Team Leadership

• Manage a transition from outsourced finance and accounting support to internal staff capacity.
• Build and lead a high-performing grants and compliance practice within a growing finance team, including scoping, hiring, onboarding and leading new hires, as the team grows.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with executive leadership, the board of directors, auditors, investors, and other stakeholders to address financial concerns, provide insights, and support decision-making processes.

Grants Management & Compliance 

• Develop and implement a comprehensive compliance strategy that aligns with the organization’s grant objectives. This includes refining policies, procedures, and guidelines to compliance with grant requirements.
• Work with the Controller, Investment team and other related constituents to manage the grant tracking reporting to accurately allocate historical spend to grants accordingly, based on specific use of funds.
• Perform internal and external audits and reviews of expenditure and programmatic reports and assess the proper use of grant funds.
• Work with the Controller, Investment team and other related constituents to manage the grant tracking reporting to accurately allocate expenses to grants.
• Develop and deliver onboarding training to educate colleagues on grant regulations, reporting procedures, and best practices.
• Address and resolve compliance issues as they arise.

Collaboration and Integration

• Stay up to date on relevant laws, regulations, and policies related to grant compliance. Interpret and communicate these requirements to internal stakeholders and sub-recipients, ensuring adherence to all applicable regulations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment and coordination in grant compliance efforts.
• Collaborate with auditors, provide necessary documentation and information, and address any findings or recommendations.

Requirements

Who You Are

You have a builder’s mindset, eager to implement new systems in a dynamic, rapidly growing organization. Your attention to detail ensures that our financial health stays aligned with our mission. To you, numbers are not just figures—they're the foundation of the electrified future we’re building, supporting our values, vision, and mission. You see the complexity of a multi-entity organization like ours as an exciting challenge.

As a strong communicator, you can translate complex financial concepts into strategies that are clear and actionable, even for colleagues without finance backgrounds. You’re also a seasoned leader, able to delegate, inspire, and foster collaboration across teams.

Above all, you adhere to the highest ethical standards. Handling sensitive financial information with integrity and trust is essential.

You thrive in a fast-growing environment and have a proven track record of adaptability and success in dynamic settings. The ideal candidate will also bring the following core and preferred qualifications:

Core

• Strong commitment to the mission, policies and goals of Rewiring America.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive grants management experience.
• Financial Expertise: Excellent knowledge of grant regulations and compliance requirements.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically and contribute to the organization's overall strategy. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong team management and leadership skills.
• Excellent discretion, ethics and judgment given access to highly confidential financial and related information.

Preferred

• Experience working with NetSuite.
• Non-profit organizational finance experience, c3 and c4 work preferred.
• Federal grant management experience.
• Excellent references demonstrating a strong track record in financial leadership and management.

Benefits

Commitment to Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Rewiring America values diversity in all its forms and is committed to inclusive and transparent recruitment, hiring and promotion processes. Candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

Hiring Statement

Rewiring America, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity that incubates new and innovative public-interest projects and grant-making programs. Rewiring America is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working. 

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $130,000 - $170,000 USD, commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits package that includes 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees (and their families). Employees are able to enroll in 401k retirement plan and are eligible for a 3% automatic contribution and up to a 3% employer match on 401k contributions. Employees are also eligible for pre-tax transportation benefits. Employees will receive 160 hours of vacation time, 80 hours of health leave, up to 2 days of casual leave, and 20 hours of volunteer leave annually. Employees will also receive 11 paid holidays throughout the calendar year (13 days during Presidential and Congressional elections). We have an office closure between Christmas and New Year. Employees are eligible for 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave after 90 days of employment. Regular, full-time employees and part-time employees are eligible to take up to sixteen weeks of parental leave, in all cases related to birth, adoption, or foster care starting from the first day of employment. We offer access to professional development resources.

Application Procedure 

To apply or nominate a candidate, please submit an application and resume via the Rewiring America page at Workable.This position is open until filled, and we are moving quickly to fill this position -- apply as soon as possible. Candidate review and phone screens begin immediately and will be conducted throughout the search period.

E-Verify 

Rewiring America, Inc.  participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with employees’ Form I-9 information to confirm authorization to work in the United States. Job candidates and employees authorized to work may not be discriminated against on the basis of national origin or citizenship status.