Jamara Cook

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About Jamara Cook

I am a grants and compliance leader with over six years of experience overseeing more than $6 million in federal, state, foundation, and private grant funding within large, complex nonprofit organizations. My work sits at the intersection of funding strategy, financial governance, and compliance, with a strong focus on protecting restricted revenue and ensuring audit readiness.In my current role, I manage post‑award compliance across multiple funding streams, partnering closely with accounting, finance, program leadership, and external funders to ensure accurate cost allocation, allowable expense validation, timely reporting, and strong internal controls. I am experienced in 2 CFR 200 compliance, financial reporting, reimbursement processes, and supporting internal and external audits.A key strength of my work is building systems that make grants easier to manage and more effective to implement. I develop compliance calendars, reporting tools, dashboards, templates, and training resources that help teams meet requirements while staying focused on impact. I also provide technical assistance and guidance to staff and partners on budgeting, documentation standards, evaluation planning, and outcome reporting.I am currently completing a Master of Accounting, further strengthening my ability to support grant accounting, financial analysis, and cross‑department collaboration. I am passionate about mission‑driven work, strong stewardship of public and private funds, and using well‑managed grants to expand access, equity, and opportunity.I am interested in senior‑level opportunities in grants management, compliance, sponsored programs, and finance, where I can continue to protect funding, reduce organizational risk, and support sustainable growth.