Director, Grants Management – International Finance

Vitamin Angels

. Build and lead a grants management function for the full pre- and post-award cycle of restricted grants .

Posted 10/3/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesLead💰 $125,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates extensive experience in grants management, including compliance with donor regulations and financial reporting. Proficient in designing financial structures and managing international finance operations across multiple countries.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Grants ManagementInstitutional Grant ManagementCost Allocation MethodologyInternational Finance OperationsCompliance Frameworks

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

BudgetingFinancial ReportingAudit ReadinessProposal PricingCost Model DesignForeign-Exchange Risk MitigationEntity Structure DesignSub-Award ManagementGrant-Specific AuditsSAM.gov Registration

Soft Skills

Ability to Operate Amid AmbiguityLeadershipCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit FinanceNGO Finance2 CFR 200 ComplianceInstitutional FundingForeign Partnerships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and lead a grants management function for the full pre- and post-award cycle of restricted grants
Establish compliance processes for budgeting, donor regulations, reporting, and grant-specific audits
Design and maintain the organizational cost model, including cost segments, allocation methodology, and indirect cost structure
Price restricted proposals at full cost and support proposal budgets, grant terms, and award negotiations
Establish and manage sub-award and contract compliance frameworks for foreign partnerships
Lead financial and compliance components of U.S. government and institutional funding, including SAM.gov registration, Uniform Guidance compliance, reporting, audit readiness, and closeout
Remediate international control exposure and establish country-level financial policies
Design country finance infrastructure, including entity structure, banking, and controls
Establish treasury protocols to mitigate foreign-exchange risk and optimize currency conversion
Develop a scalable international finance operating model and recommend future staffing, systems, and organizational structure
Partner on consolidated financial reporting across entities and countries
Design and roll out time tracking with Controller, FP&A, Programs, and Technology
Serve as accountable owner for grants management and international finance results
Report to the Chief Financial and Administrative Officer and initially supervise an individual contributor
Travel approximately 30%

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years in nonprofit or NGO finance, with direct experience in institutional or restricted grant management
Familiarity with 2 CFR 200 or equivalent donor compliance frameworks
Proven track record managing portfolios of institutional foundation, private philanthropic, and corporate-sponsored grants
Experience managing or substantially maturing a grants management function
Experience with international or multi-country financial operations, including country-level banking, entity structures, and field office financial controls
Working knowledge of cost allocation methodology and indirect cost rate development
Ability to operate amid ambiguity and build functions from a limited starting point
CPA or equivalent credential preferred but not required
Ability to lift or carry approximately 20–40 lbs. regularly
Ability to remain seated or stationary for extended periods, including prolonged air travel
Valid passport, necessary travel visas, government-issued identification, and ability to travel internationally
Ability to walk in conditions associated with foreign travel
Ability to receive necessary vaccines and medication for travel to certain countries