Rocketship Public Schools · 2 months ago
Associate Director, Finance – Grants & Compliance
United States
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$115K/yr - $125K/yr
2+ years expRocketship Public Schools is a non-profit network of public elementary charter schools dedicated to unleashing the potential of every student. The Associate Director, Finance – Grants & Compliance is responsible for managing and analyzing educational grant programs, supporting budgeting, forecasting, and reporting across various teams.
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Responsibilities
Lead the full lifecycle of federal, state, and private education grant management—including application, narrative writing, research, reporting, claims/reimbursement submissions, compliance, accounting close, and grant closeout
Manage two Grants Specialists, ensuring all grant and project deadlines are met
Analyze grant sources, timing, and reconciliation of funding; review accounting information for accuracy and completeness
Develop tools, templates, and procedures for efficient reporting and grant management to ensure all deadlines are met
Provide revenue projections and plan expenditures to align with fiscal year goals
Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal financial policies, and grant/contract agreements
Oversee grant spend-downs, ensuring proper use of funds and alignment with approved budgets and funder guidelines
Prepare and provide documentation for annual financial, state, and/or grant audits
Complete authorizer reports for special education funding, Medicaid, and interim/final/budget reports
Conduct regular meetings with internal cross-functional teams and state/federal agency representatives
Analyze and report monthly grant financial results; provide detailed reports and feedback for internal and external stakeholders, including accountability follow-up with regional leaders
Demonstrate the competencies and leadership behaviors of an Associate Director at Rocketship Public Schools
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
Minimum of 2 years of experience working in charter school finance or public school financial operations
At least 2 years of experience managing federal and state grants, including compliance and reporting requirements
Demonstrated knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial reporting standards
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail and accuracy
Advanced Excel proficiency and comfort with financial systems and data analysis tools
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
Benefits
Excellent health and wellness benefits
403b retirement plan
Flexible spending account (FSA)
Generous paid time off
Company
Rocketship Public Schools
At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.3M2012-12-15Grant· $0.1M
2011-12-15Grant· $0.1M
2011-05-11Series Unknown· $3M
Leadership Team
Preston Smith
Co - Founder & CEO
Recent News
2025-09-18
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