Financial Manager Consultant- Federal Grant Compliance

We are a nonprofit organization committed to transforming the lives of justice-involved and at-risk youth through mentoring, workforce development, leadership programming, and consistent relationships with caring adults. As we expand our work through significant federal investment, we are building a team of mission-driven professionals and trusted consultants who value excellence, accountability, responsible stewardship, and measurable impact.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Financial Manager Consultant to provide financial administration and federal grant compliance support for a federal grant. This independent consulting engagement will support budgeting, financial reporting, reimbursement requests, internal controls, audit readiness, and compliance with federal grant regulations, including Uniform Guidance under 2 CFR Part 200. The Consultant will provide organizational leadership with accurate and timely financial information, help safeguard the responsible use of federal funds, and complete assigned deliverables within a variable monthly allocation of up to 50 hours. This is an independent contractor engagement and does not include employee benefits, paid leave, guaranteed hours, or employer tax withholding.

Responsibilities

Financial Management

• Maintain and monitor grant budgets in coordination with the Grant Manager and organizational leadership.
• Track program expenditures against approved budgets.
• Monitor expenditures across multiple funding sources.
• Review expenses for allowability, allocability, reasonableness, and appropriate documentation.
• Prepare financial forecasts, budget projections, and variance analyses.
• Support budget revisions and financial planning.

Federal Grant Compliance

• Support compliance with Uniform Guidance under 2 CFR Part 200.
• Monitor cost-allocation methodologies and grant-funded expenditures.
• Maintain documentation supporting grant expenses and reimbursement requests.
• Review procurement documentation for compliance with applicable requirements.
• Monitor subrecipient financial compliance, when applicable.
• Identify financial compliance risks and recommend corrective action.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly grant financial reports.
• Complete required federal financial reports, including the SF-425 and other applicable submissions.
• Prepare reimbursement requests and federal drawdowns.
• Support budget revisions, amendments, and Grant Award Modifications.
• Provide documentation and financial support for annual audits, monitoring reviews, and funder requests.

Internal Controls

• Review and strengthen financial policies and procedures.
• Support the development and maintenance of effective internal controls.
• Monitor segregation of duties and approval processes.
• Ensure financial documentation meets federal and audit standards.
• Assist leadership with financial risk-management efforts.

Organizational Support

• Partner with the Director of Grants & Compliance to align program implementation with approved budgets.
• Support department leaders with budget planning and expenditure management.
• Assist leadership with the development of grant proposal budgets.
• Provide financial guidance and training to program staff as needed.
• Collaborate with The VERB Kind’s CFO and organizational leadership on financial priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least five years of accounting, financial management, or grant-finance experience.
• Experience managing or administering government grant budgets.
• Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles.
• Knowledge of federal grant compliance and Uniform Guidance.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial-reporting skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation.
• Ability to manage consulting deliverables independently within a variable monthly hours allocation.
• Ability to submit detailed and accurate monthly invoices and time records.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant designation.
• Experience managing federal grants exceeding $1 million.
• Experience preparing SF-425 reports, reimbursement requests, drawdowns, or Grant Award Modifications.
• Experience with nonprofit accounting software.
• Knowledge of financial requirements associated with the Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Department of Health and Human Services, or Department of Education.
• Experience preparing organizations for Single Audits.
• Prior experience consulting with nonprofit, government, or public-sector clients.
• Experience monitoring subrecipients or multiple funding sources.

Skills

• Federal Grant Accounting
• Financial Planning and Analysis
• Grant Budget Management
• Nonprofit Accounting
• Uniform Guidance Compliance
• Financial Reporting
• Cost Allocation
• Internal Controls
• Audit Preparation
• Risk Management
• Strategic Thinking
• Collaboration
• Attention to Detail

Engagement Terms

The selected Consultant will be engaged as an independent contractor and will be responsible for managing their own schedule, work methods, taxes, insurance, and business expenses, subject to the deliverables and requirements established in the executed consulting agreement.

The engagement may include up to 50 hours per month. Hours are not guaranteed and may fluctuate depending on grant-reporting cycles, budget modifications, audits, monitoring reviews, and organizational needs. The hourly rate is $70.00, invoiced monthly. Each invoice must include a detailed time log identifying the services performed and time spent, consistent with federal documentation standards. The initial contract term is three years, subject to the continued availability of federal grant funding, satisfactory performance, and the renewal and termination provisions of the executed agreement. Services will primarily be performed remotely. Occasional on-site presence may be requested for audits, monitoring visits, meetings, or other specific assignments.

Why Partner With Us

This is an opportunity to use your financial expertise in support of meaningful work for young people and communities. You will help us responsibly administer a significant federal investment, strengthen the organization’s financial infrastructure, and ensure that grant resources are used effectively, transparently, and in accordance with federal requirements. We are looking for a trusted financial partner who combines technical expertise with sound judgment, accountability, and a commitment to mission-driven work.