Grants Management and Compliance Officer, City of Philadelphia

Posted by City of Philadelphia Department of Planning and Development on May 5, 2026

The Department of Planning and Development (DPD) coordinates Philadelphia’s planning, zoning, preservation, and housing functions to promote the economic health of all neighborhoods and the City. DPD includes the Divisions of Executive Administration, Housing and Community Development (DHCD); Planning and Zoning (DPZ); and Development Services (DS). DPD also contracts with the Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation PHDC, Philadelphia Land Bank and Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority as well as departments within the city that perform community development block grant program activities. This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer of Planning and Development.

Position Summary

The Grants Management & Compliance Officer serves as the Department of Planning & Development’s lead authority on fiscal grants compliance. The position oversees adherence to financial regulations, internal controls, and reporting requirements across all federal, state, and philanthropic funding sources, with particular emphasis on HUD programs, including CDBG, HOME, HOPWA, ESG, and special allocations. The role ensures accurate interpretation of financial regulations, strong internal controls, timely reporting, and consistent documentation practices across the department.

The Grants Management & Compliance Officer develops and maintains the department’s fiscal grants compliance framework, including policies, procedures, controls, and training. The position designs and delivers training on fiscal allowability, eligibility, source documentation, and cost principles to support accurate accounting, audit readiness, and consistent financial practices. The role works closely with Accounting, Budget, Contract Management, the Monitoring and Compliance Unit, and program divisions to assess fiscal risks, support reporting, review financial components of compliance findings, and implement process improvements. This role may also supervise subordinate staff.

This role also serves as the primary fiscal point of contact supporting the Compliance and Monitoring Unit in their interactions with HUD. The position provides financial documentation, reconciliations, and regulatory interpretation to ensure grant-funded fiscal actvities meet federal requirements. The Grants Management & Compliance Officer elevates and helps resolve HUD-related financial issues in coordination with the Monitoring Unit, while maintaining strong fiscal control systems and improving procedures, reports, and trainings that reinforce compliant, accurate grant accounting practices.

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