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A Grants Director oversees an organization's grant-seeking efforts, including identifying funding opportunities, managing grant proposals, and ensuring compliance with funding requirements. They develop strategies to secure financial support, build relationships with funders, and supervise grant administration. Their role is crucial in supporting an organization's financial sustainability and program growth.

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A Grants Director should have extensive experience in grant writing, program management, and financial oversight, often supported by a relevant degree such as nonprofit management, public administration, or a related field. Familiarity with grant management software (e.g., Fluxx, Foundant), budgeting tools, and knowledge of funder databases and compliance requirements are common in this role. Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills are essential for leading teams and collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders. These competencies enable the Grants Director to secure and manage funding efficiently, ensure organizational sustainability, and maintain fruitful partnerships.

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Infographic showing various Grants Director job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $92,387 per year, or $44.4 per hour.

Associate Director, Grants & Contracts Accounting

Weill Cornell Medical College

Manhattan, NY • On-site

$138K - $167K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Oversee the daily operations of the Grants & Contracts Accounting team and act as the senior escalation point for complex or high-risk post-award matters.

  • Provide leadership and direction to a management team, ensuring compliance with policies and accurate financial reporting.

  • Review and approve complex financial transactions, lead initiatives to streamline workflows, and serve as a liaison with sponsors, auditors, and internal stakeholders.

Weill Cornell Medicine rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 64 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

232nd of 898 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Title: Associate Director, Grants & Contracts Accounting
Location: Midtown
Org Unit: Grants and Contracts Accounting
Work Days:
Weekly Hours: 35.00
Exemption Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $138,000.00 - $167,200.00
*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices
Position Summary
The Associate Director of Grants & Contracts Accounting serves as the primary operational and strategic partner to the Director, providing day-to-day leadership of the Grants & Contracts Accounting (GCA) function for a large medical college within a major research university. This role oversees the full post-award accounting lifecycle for approximately $500 million in annual sponsored research revenue, ensuring compliance with federal, state, private sponsor, and university requirements.
Acting as the Director's right hand, the Associate Director leads and coordinates a management team consisting of one Senior Manager and three Managers, providing direction, escalation support, and technical expertise across a complex and highly regulated portfolio of grants and contracts. The role is responsible for operational execution, internal controls, staff leadership, process optimization, audit readiness, and cross-campus collaboration with Research Administration, Principal Investigators (PIs), Compliance, and Finance.
Job Responsibilities
  • Serve as the Director's primary operational partner, overseeing daily operations of the Grants & Contracts Accounting team and acting as the senior escalation point for complex or high-risk post-award matters.
  • Provide leadership and direction to a management team consisting of one Senior Manager and three Managers, ensuring consistent performance, accountability, and application of grants and contracts accounting policies.
  • Ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), sponsor terms and conditions, and university policies across all federal, state, foundation, industry-sponsored, and clinical trial awards.
  • Oversee sponsor invoicing, drawdowns, and accounts receivable, ensuring timely cash collections, resolution of billing issues, and accurate sponsored cash flow reporting.
  • Review and approve complex or non-routine financial transactions, reports, and adjustments, exercise sound judgment to manage compliance, financial, and reputational risk.
  • Lead initiatives to streamline workflows, enhance automation and improve data integrity.
  • Serve as a liaison with sponsors, auditors and internal stakeholders on post-award financial administration.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to PIs, department administrators, and research leadership, and represent Grants & Contracts Accounting on institutional committees and cross-functional initiatives.

Education
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or related field

Experience
  • CPA preferred, with public accounting experience strongly desired; experience in higher education, healthcare, or other complex NFP environments highly valued
  • 5 - 7 years of progressively responsible experience in grants and contracts accounting or research administration, including leadership roles
  • Significant experience in a large academic medical center or major research university environment
  • Deep expertise in Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) and sponsor regulations, including federal, foundation, and industry-sponsored awards
  • Demonstrated success leading managers and complex teams and overseeing high-volume, high-dollar sponsored research portfolios
  • Strong experience with audit management, including Single Audits and federal agency reviews, and cross-functional coordination
  • Experience overseeing clinical trial accounting and industry-sponsored research
  • Experience with SAP or Workday strongly preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Advanced technical, analytical, and organizational skills with the ability to exercise sound judgment in a highly regulated environment.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to influence and partner across all organizational levels.
  • Proven self-starter with the ability to operate independently while collaborating effectively in a matrixed environment.

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