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.