Position Title: Grants Compliance and Audit Manager

Department: Revenue
Reports To: Senior Grants & Public Relations Manager

Location: Junior Achievement of South Florida Headquarters
Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite

Position Summary

Junior Achievement of South Florida (JA) is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Grants Compliance and Audit Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of grants management, ensure adherence to complex funding requirements, and maintain operational excellence through internal audits and reporting.

This cross-functional role supports JA’s mission of empowering youth with the knowledge, ability, and confidence to navigate their futures, drive the economy, and lead the community.

Reporting to the Senior Grants & Public Relations Manager and working in close collaboration with the Chief Revenue Officer, the Finance team, and Program staff, this position is essential to sustaining the integrity, transparency, and impact of our funded programs.

Key Responsibilities

Grants Management

• Research, identify, and recommend funding opportunities aligned with JA’s mission from government, foundation, and corporate sources.
• Assist with preparing compelling and compliant grant proposals, including narratives, budgets, and required attachments.
• Track deadlines, submissions, renewals, and outcomes across active grants.
• Coordinate with the Finance and Program teams to ensure proper execution of funded activities and alignment with proposal commitments.

Compliance & Monitoring

• Ensure full compliance with all grant regulations, contractual obligations, and applicable federal, state, and local funding rules.
• Maintain thorough and audit-ready records, including agreements, deliverables, correspondence, and budget documentation.
• Provide ongoing compliance training and support to staff across departments.
• Serve as a liaison with funders, auditors, and internal teams to communicate compliance status and resolve issues.

Reimbursement & Financial Documentation

• Prepare and submit accurate and timely reimbursement requests, including collection and validation of invoices, receipts, and payroll documentation.
• Track and reconcile reimbursements and address any discrepancies with funders.
• Partner with the Finance Director to ensure spending aligns with budgeted amounts and grant requirements.

Internal Audits & Risk Mitigation

• Conduct periodic internal audits of grant programs, financial procedures, and documentation.
• Identify potential risks, gaps in compliance, and inefficiencies; recommend process improvements.
• Support external audits and funder monitoring visits through accurate and timely documentation.

Reporting & Analysis

• Develop comprehensive financial and programmatic reports to funders and internal stakeholders.
• Analyze grant and audit data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for growth.
• Present regular updates to leadership on grant status, compliance issues, and audit findings.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, Accounting, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in grants management, compliance, or internal auditing, preferably in a nonprofit environment.
• Demonstrated experience with government or foundation funding, including reimbursements and reporting.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of grant writing, compliance regulations, reimbursement protocols, and internal auditing procedures.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills; able to handle multiple deadlines with accuracy.
• Strong communication skills—both written and verbal—with the ability to convey data clearly and persuasively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and grants/compliance software.
• Analytical and detail-oriented with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
• Collaborative approach with the ability to work across departments and with external partners.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

JA provides real-world training in financial literacy, including budgeting, spending, investing, and the use of credit; offers cutting-edge skill-building opportunities that enable young people to explore meaningful, productive careers; teaches students how to start businesses; and introduces entrepreneurial values that strengthen workplaces. Last year, with the help of over 5,000 trained corporate and community volunteers, JA delivered various programs to almost 70,000 students in classrooms throughout Broward and South Palm Beach counties and at JA World Huizenga Center at the Lillian S. Wells Pavilion, a first-class facility housing JA BizTown and JA Finance Park. For more information about Junior Achievement of South Florida, visit www.JASouthFlorida.org. Follow JA on social media @jasouthflorida.

Junior Achievement of South Florida participates in the federal government’s E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For all new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to www.uscis.gov and click on 'E-Verify' located near the bottom of the page.