The Compton Foundation
Director of Grants Management & Investment Accounting

Organization
Located in Redwood City, the Compton Foundation was established as a trust in 1946 and was incorporated into a family foundation in 1972. In its early days, the Foundation was a thought leader addressing peace and world order, rapid population growth and depletion of natural resources. While our overarching concentration has not changed, we have evolved over time and have added some areas of focus to our grant making. Reproductive health has been integrated into our population work. Sustainability has been added to our work in natural resources, and a newer program in peace and security has been added which seeks to promote peace in regions of armed conflict by addressing policies and practices that provide for human safety. Furthermore, projects that explore the interconnections of these categories are of special interest to us.

The Foundation has assets of approximately $85 million and an annual grants budget of $5-6 million. The Compton Foundation's grant making program has a staff of seven.

For more information, please visit http://www.comptonfoundation.org.

Position
The Director of Grants Management & Investment Accounting reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for the administrative and financial management of the Foundation's grants, including maintaining the accuracy of the grants database, as well as the development and implementation of systems and procedures to ensure ongoing effective and efficient management. He/she is also responsible for monitoring and tracking the foundation's investment accounts. The Director of Grants Management & Investment Accounting will assume strategic responsibilities for quality and timeliness that impact all of the Foundation's activities.

Responsibilities
Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Manages grants database and grants processing, including preparing grant award letters, agreement forms and checks; coordinates grant payments; reviews grant files for compliance of documentation with Foundation policies and procedures
• Works with grantees to resolve requests for grant amendments, including no-cost extensions and return of unexpended grant funds
• Meets with program assistants and program officers to address and resolve program-related grants management issues and projects
• Reconciles investment and grant accounts; prepares financial statements as well as special investment and grants accounting reports and records
• Serves as staff to Investment Committee
• Prepares long-term budget projections
• Assists external auditors in the grants and investments areas for the Foundation's annual audit
• Oversees the work of the Coordinator of Grant Reports
• Oversees semi-annual preparation of Board dockets

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree, preferably with a major or minor in accounting
• Minimum 3-5 years management experience
• Minimum 3-5 years accounting experience
• Demonstrated skill with Word, Excel, and database management systems. Familiarity with MYOB accounting software is desirable
• Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines and task requirements
• High level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently with minimal direction
• Enjoy working with others - a good team player
• Superior attention to detail and accuracy
• Passion for Compton Foundation's mission and a strong desire to be part of a closely-knit team, highly functioning team
• Demonstrated written and communication skills
• Experience with the foundation world desirable

Benefits and Salary
This salary range for this position is $65,000-$75,000 commensurate with education and experience. The Foundation offers an excellent benefits package including generous retirement, health, dental, and vision. The non-monetary compensation includes a unique opportunity to be part of a progressive and innovative organization that is helping the world.

The Compton Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply for this position.

Submit cover letter and resume to Charlotte Johnson at cjohnson@comptonfoundation.org. Please apply by May 19, 2008.