Associate Director, Finance – Grants & Compliance

Manage federal, state, and local educational grant programs, as well as private grants, for all Rocketship Public Schools across the country. This role supports budgeting, forecasting, and reporting in close collaboration with team members across Finance, Accounting, Payroll, Development, and Compliance. A successful candidate will be proficient in Excel and comfortable working with complex financial data. They will have a strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, and possess deep knowledge of the charter school finance landscape and K–12 grants management. 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.