Grants & Compliance Manager - Internship

Come join our team as a GRANTS & COMPLIANCE MANAGER and make a difference in the lives of others!

Founded in 2009 by the Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino, Knowledge and Education for Your Success (KEYS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and public-private partnership dedicated to enhancing access to supportive services for low-income residents throughout San Bernardino County. KEYS provides an array of services, including case management, housing assistance, and supportive services to help families and individuals achieve stability and self-sufficiency.

In summary, the Grants & Compliance Manager serves as the organization's lead authority on grant compliance, regulatory oversight, and fiscal accountability. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with federal, state, county, and local funding requirements, developing and maintaining internal controls, coordinating audits, monitoring grant performance, and partnering with Finance and Program teams to safeguard organizational funding and ensure successful grant outcomes.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Manages the full lifecycle of grants, including application support, award setup, budget alignment, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and closeout.
• Oversees organizational compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200), HUD regulations, and other applicable funding requirements.
• Develops, implements, and monitors compliance policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and internal controls to ensure regulatory compliance and mitigate organizational risk.
• Conducts ongoing compliance monitoring, file reviews, and quality assurance activities to ensure grant requirements, documentation standards, and program performance are met.
• Partners with Finance to ensure expenditures are allowable, allocable, reasonable, and compliant with grant requirements while reviewing payment requests and financial reporting.
• Serves as the primary liaison for auditors and monitoring agencies by preparing audit documentation, coordinating responses, and implementing corrective action plans.
• Provides guidance and training to staff and supervisors on grant compliance, documentation standards, allowable costs, eligibility requirements, and internal controls.
• Collaborates with Program, Housing, Data, and Finance teams to promote accountability, regulatory compliance, and successful grant performance.

EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related field required; Master's degree preferred. Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in grants management and compliance, preferably within nonprofit or government-funded programs. Demonstrated knowledge of Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200), HUD-funded programs, grant compliance, audit coordination, and internal controls. Experience with homeless services, housing programs, or other federally funded social service programs is highly desirable.