Federal Grants Budget Allocation Consultant

Nashville, TN / Remote, USA Temporary Assignment: Approx 1-2 week duration Pay Range: $45.00 - $65.00 per hour Industry: Nonprofit About the Opportunity - Federal Grants Budget Allocation Consultant Our client, a mission-driven nonprofit organization managing multiple federally funded programs, is seeking a senior-level finance professional for a short-term consulting engagement. This fully remote opportunity is ideal for an experienced nonprofit accounting leader who excels in federal grant budgeting, complex cost allocations, audit preparation, and financial analysis. The consultant will partner directly with executive leadership to support critical year-end budgeting and reporting initiatives. Why Work Here? Flexible, fully remote project-based assignmentOpportunity to leverage advanced nonprofit and federal grants expertiseDirect collaboration with executive leadership on high-impact financial initiativesShort-term engagement with meaningful organizational impactIdeal for experienced consultants, controllers, CFOs, and senior finance professionals seeking project work Key Responsibilities - Federal Grants Budget Allocation Consultant Review and finalize annual budget allocations across multiple federal grantsValidate salary, benefits, occupancy, and square-footage allocation methodologiesEnsure accuracy and compliance of allocations used for grant reporting and audit supportAnalyze funding distribution across departments, locations, and budget categoriesPartner with finance leadership to resolve allocation questions and verify supporting documentationReview financial data and allocation models to identify discrepancies and recommend correctionsUtilize advanced Excel skills to manage and validate complex budgeting calculations Qualifications - Federal Grants Budget Allocation Consultant Bachelors in Accounting or Finance requiredCPA highly preferred but not requiredRequired experience with federal grant budgeting, reporting, and cost allocationRequired nonprofit accounting or nonprofit finance experienceController-level, CFO-level, or equivalent senior finance leadership backgroundStrong proficiency in Excel and complex financial allocation modelsAbility to work independently and manage project-based assignments in a remote environmentExcellent analytical and problem-solving skillsExperience supporting audits and preparing documentation for compliance reviewsConsulting or project-based finance experience highly preferred #INOCT2026