Infrastructure & Capital Projects – FEMA Grant Manager, ANS

Responsibilities

You'll conduct research and analysis to develop grant compliance review guidance, processes, procedures, templates, and risk-assessment methodologies.

You'll establish standardized formats and guidance for compliance reviews, working papers, and monitoring record retention.

You'll provide grant management and compliance ensuring strict adherence to OMB and program-specific regulations; may participate in audits and inspections to verify appropriate use of grant funds.

You'll oversee the timely processing of grant payment requests; monitor required reporting and recommend grant closeout.

You'll provide guidance on grant compliance programs and operations; review internal controls for adequacy, accuracy, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and Accenture policies.

You'll identify and coordinate professional development training for grant staff and may conduct internal training.

You'll represent Accenture in meetings and working groups requiring financial review and compliance expertise.

You'll provide guidance on maintenance and retention of financial and compliance records in accordance with federal, state, and internal requirements.

You'll assist in planning, scheduling, distributing, and overseeing section workload; monitor productivity and quality control; support staff training and provide informal performance feedback.

You'll supervise others as assigned.

You'll perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Remote: This role allows for remote work for the majority of your work hours.

The Work: Conduct research and analysis to develop grant compliance review guidance, processes, procedures, templates, and risk-assessment methodologies.

Establish standardized formats and guidance for compliance reviews, working papers, and monitoring record retention.

Provide grant management and compliance ensuring strict adherence to OMB and program-specific regulations; may participate in audits and inspections to verify appropriate use of grant funds.

Oversee the timely processing of grant payment requests; monitor required reporting and recommend grant closeout.

Provide guidance on grant compliance programs and operations; review internal controls for adequacy, accuracy, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and Accenture policies.

Identify and coordinate professional development training for grant staff and may conduct internal training.

Represent Accenture in meetings and working groups requiring financial review and compliance expertise.

Provide guidance on maintenance and retention of financial and compliance records in accordance with federal, state, and internal requirements.

Absorb and distribute workload; monitor productivity and quality control; support staff training and provide informal performance feedback.

Supervise others as assigned.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, management, public administration, or business administration; or equivalent experience (30 semester hours = 1 year)

Three (3) to Five (5)+ years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, auditing, or grant administration

At least two (2) years must include auditing federal grant programs FEMA grant program experience is required

Strong knowledge of grant management processes and compliance requirements

Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a consulting environment

Attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and compliance

Able to motivate staff, communicate clearly, assess development needs, and coordinate training

Able to prioritize and manage responsibilities in a fast-paced, time-critical environment

Strong working knowledge of state and federal regulations, OMB guidance, and grant program compliance