Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration., At least 8 years of experience in financial management and accounting., Expertise in government funding regulations such as 2 CFR 200 and the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act., Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and excellent analytical skills..

Key responsibilities:

Manage and oversee government contracts, grants, and compliance reporting.

Lead budgeting, financial analysis, and performance monitoring in collaboration with teams.

Supervise staff involved in grants and contracts, including hiring and performance management.

Develop policies and procedures for contract management and ensure regulatory compliance.

Job description

Brightpoint invites you to join our team of mission-driven staff who share a common vision: an equitable world where all children and families thrive in strong communities. As a leader in the human services sector for 140 years, we aim to advance the well-being of children by investing in families and strengthening communities through data-informed, collaborative, and preventative solutions.

We’re seeking a diligent, results oriented, process driven and detail-oriented Director of Contract and Compliance specializing in early education centers to lead our agency-wide processes for government contracts and grants. This critical role oversees renewals, budgeting, reporting, and compliance, ensuring we stay on track financially while meeting program goals. The Director of Contracts and Compliance will collaborate closely with finance, program, and development teams to create and monitor budgets, track performance, ensure compliance with government regulations, and provide financial insights that drive agency strategy. Expertise with Early Head Start/Head Start blended funding models is a must. If you thrive on managing complex projects, enjoy working across teams, and have a sharp eye for financial details and compliance, we’d love to hear from you!

What you'll do:

Supervises, manages workload, and monitors performance of Government Grants Manager, Senior Grant Analyst, Grant Analyst, Grants and Contracts Coordinator, and other staff as assigned. This includes hiring and training staff, implementing the organization’s personnel policies and practices, approval of timecards, performance appraisals, performance improvement plans, leaves, promotions, salary changes, terminations, and documentation of all personnel actions.
Manage contract and grant applications, renewals, and compliance reporting.
Partner with program and development teams to develop budgets and monitor performance.
Track financial results, ensuring alignment with contracts and grant requirements.
Lead policy and procedure development for contract management.
Provide data-driven financial analysis to support agency decision-making.

Candidate qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in financial management and accounting, including budget preparation and financial analysis required.
Expertise in the applicable rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to local, state and/or federal funding including 2 CFR 200 and the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act highly desirable.
Expertise budgeting and management of Federal funding and Early Head Start/Head Start blended funding models strongly preferred.
Experience with early learning centers funded by Office of Head Start strongly preferred.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products required.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and provide meaningful insights.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Project management skills necessary.
Demonstrated leadership abilities with the capacity to manage and develop a team.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with staff at all levels and external stakeholders.

Job details:

Compensation: Salary Range $115k-$120k; offers are commensurate with candidate qualifications and experience. The salary range provided represents our current estimate for this role at the time of posting and is subject to change. The final salary will be determined based on a range of factors, including but not limited to, a candidate's relevant experience, education, qualifications, skills, certifications, and alignment with organizational needs. We are dedicated to fair and equitable compensation practices and are committed to fostering a diverse workforce while providing equal opportunities for all candidates.
Benefits: Medical/dental/vision insurance, 3+ weeks paid time off in the first year including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day (PTO increases with tenure); 11 paid holidays, supplemental insurance options, 401(k) with match (more benefits details here).
Location: Must be within reasonable driving distance to Chicago and available to work from home office at 200 West Monroe Street (downtown Chicago loop).
Schedule: Hybrid (remote/in office); Full-time, salaried; General business hours with flexibility for special projects & events.
Student Loan Forgiveness: Brightpoint is an approved agency for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).