Lead Financial Management Specialist - Remote (US)

About the role

ICF is seeking a Lead Financial Management Specialist with experience and expertise in federal grants management, financial management, and accounting to support federally funded grant programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level financial and grants management support for various grant programs, from program startup through closeout.
• Serve as a subject matter expert, lead, or support financial management frameworks, including: Budget development and tracking, Cost estimating and cost allocation methodologies, Cash management and drawdown processes, Expenditure verification and eligibility reviews.
• Apply accounting principles to ensure accurate recording, reconciliation, and reporting of grant-funded expenditures in compliance with GAAP and federal requirements.
• Manage federal funds and reconcile transactions and accounts.
• Prepare and review financial policies, procedures, desk guides, and training materials for government staff and public stakeholders.
• Aid clients with financial reporting and oversight, reconciliations, and audit support.
• Support development, implementation, and review of internal controls consistent with 2 CFR 200 Subparts D and E.
• Support subrecipient and contractor financial monitoring, including risk assessments and corrective action plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including program management, compliance, data, and policy specialists.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in grants management, financial management, or accounting within government or government consulting environments.
• 5+ years of direct and demonstrated experience with federal, state, or locally funded grant programs, including: Cost estimating and budgeting for large-scale, multi-year grant-funded programs, Analyzing complex financial data and translating it into clear guidance for non-financial audiences.
• 5+ years of experience with: 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance), Federal cost principles and eligibility requirements.
• Able and willing to travel (flight and vehicle) based on client and program needs.

Qualifications

• Able to pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.

Skills

• Familiarity with various grant management and financial systems used in grant programs.
• CPA, CGFM, or equivalent professional accounting credential.
• Advanced coursework or training in governmental or fund accounting.
• Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills, with experience providing training on complex subjects to multiple audiences.
• Ability to translate accounting and compliance requirements into clear guidance for non-financial staff and government clients.
• Ability to execute project plans, maintain schedules, and forecast activities.
• Experience consulting in fast-paced, compliance-driven environments.
• Professional Skills: Microsoft Office Suite professional experience; Intermediate-level MS Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, conditional formatting, pivot tables/charts, formulas, sorting/filtering, and working with large datasets).

Benefits

While the range below is broader for career development, this position will offer a base salary $85 to $105K, firm. Offer based on % of job description match and location.

Pay

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: $98,614.00 - $167,644.00 Nationwide Remote Office (US99)