Director of Grant Compliance

Mission of Austin Street Center: Founded in 1983, Austin Street Center provides emergency shelter and meets the basic need of the most vulnerable people experiencing homelessness in Dallas.

Core Values: Kindness, Trustworthiness, Empowerment, Determination

Position Purpose

The Director of Compliance is responsible for overseeing and ensuring organizational compliance with all federal and state grant requirements, including adherence to applicable regulations such as 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance) and state-specific rules. This role manages the full grant compliance lifecycle—from pre-award review to post-award monitoring – ensuring accurate reporting, proper use of funds, and adherence to regulatory and contractual obligations. This role also provides support to the finance team, playing a critical role in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Your role will support the mission thorough the following actions:

• Support organization with a mindset of kindness, trustworthiness, determination and empowerment for those that we serve and work alongside.
• Be aware of Client(s) particular circumstances (e.g. health concerns, peak stress time, emotional difficulties, problems, etc.)
• At times require you to be resourceful and have the ability to make decisions in a timely efficient manner using the training and guidance you have been given.
• Recognize that diversity of culture, personality, and life experience are ingredients for a better world.
• Demonstrate experience with sensitivity to varying cultural, ethnic, and social backgrounds, values, and attitudes.
• Communicate with Client(s) and team member(s) with a positive and willing attitude to help.
• Flexibility to learn at all times and recover with poise and ease from setbacks.
• Understand and abide by the confidentiality standards of the organization.
• Independently manage time with little supervision.
• Ability to multitask, handle on-site crises and adapt to the changing needs of the organization.
• Acceptance of agency philosophies of providing hope, support and the resources needed to transition out of homelessness.
• Ability to work respectfully with diverse teams, build consensus, and motivate change.

 

Key Responsibilities

Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS) and Data Analysis

• Serve as the Data Quality and Security Officer of record for Austin Street Center

• Ensure that data entered is timely, accurate, and complete and that collection methods are in keeping with best practices to the maximum extent practicable.
• Monitor and respond to Housing Forward and other funders’ HMIS Data Quality reports and make maximum effort to get the best scores possible for our agency.
• Deliver monthly updates to leadership about performance toward their metrics. This will require development and use of advanced Excel and PowerPoint graphic analysis displays.
• Explore and propose new ways of using data to monitor and motivate performance, learning from best practices.

System for Award Management (SAM) Registration

• Responsible for renewing Austin Street Center’s SAM registration annually.

Grant Applications & Renewals & Pre-Award Support

• Lead application process for government grants including federal, state, county, and city.
  • Plan and execute the application process by working with the Finance, Development, Client Solutions, and Operations departments, and others as relevant.
  • Review initial Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs).
  • Consult with Senior Leadership as needed to determine ASC’s eligibility and suitability for application.
  • Review full application instructions and attachments, if any, from the funder and/or application portal.
  • Attend pre-solicitation meeting if offered.
• Attend interagency meetings to remain abreast of upcoming and current collaborations and opportunities
• Understands corporate budgets; components of a grant budget; personnel roles, qualifications, allocations, and eligible costs.
• Review funding opportunities and award terms for compliance implications.
• Assist with proposal development by reviewing compliance requirements and budget review.
• Evaluate grant terms and conditions prior to acceptance.

Federal & State Grant Compliance

• Interpret and enforce federal and state regulations, including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) and agency-specific requirements.
• Ensure compliance with grant agreements, statutes, and regulatory provisions across all funded programs.
• Develop, implement, and maintain internal controls, policies, and procedures aligned with federal and state requirements.

Monitoring, Auditing & Internal Controls

• Conduct regular internal audits of grant-funded programs, grant expenditures, and client records.
• Identify compliance risks and implement corrective action plans.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls related to allowable costs, procurement, time and effort reporting, and cost allocation.
• Serve as the primary liaison for external audits and monitoring visits.
• Support Single Audit preparation and response activities.

Financial Oversight

• Collaborate with the finance team to ensure proper tracking, reporting and reimbursement of grant funds.
• Review financial reports, drawdowns, invoices, and reimbursement requests for accuracy and compliance with federal and state guidelines.
• Monitor budgets to prevent overspending, unallowable costs, or lapsing funds.

Reporting & Documentation

• Oversee timely submission of programmatic and financial reports.
• Maintain complete, organized, and audit-ready grant files, including subrecipient documentation.
• Ensure proper record retention in accordance with federal and state requirements.

Training & Support

• Develop and deliver training programs for internal staff and subrecipients on federal and state grant compliance.
• Serve as subject matter expert on grant regulations, including procurement standards and cost principles.

Accounting & Financial Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate financial reporting and adherence to budgetary guidelines.

• Support departmental managers in understanding financial reports.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, policies, and nonprofit accounting best practices

• Support accounting processes when time allows
• Other duties as assigned

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in grant management, compliance, or nonprofit finance.
• Strong knowledge of federal grant regulations (e.g., Uniform Guidance / 2 CFR Part 200).
• Demonstrated experience with subrecipient monitoring and risk assessment.
• Experience with audits and regulatory reporting.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.

 

Preferred Skills

• Project Management Skills
• Certified Grants Management Specialist (CGMS) or similar certification.
• Experience with grant management systems or ERP software.
• Ability to manage complex funding portfolios with multiple subrecipients.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of ClientTrack or other Homeless Management Information System strongly preferred

 

Working Conditions

• Primarily office based.
• May require extended hours during reporting periods or audits.

 

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.