[Remote] Lead Financial Management Specialist - Remote (US)
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. 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. This role will support state and local government clients managing complex disaster recovery portfolios and will serve as a trusted advisor on financial compliance, program management, and federal grant execution.
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
- Assist 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
Skills
- 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
- Must have a valid U.S. driver's license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check
- 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
Benefits
- Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process.
- We are an equal opportunity employer.
- We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
- Candidate AI Usage Policy accommodation: If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at [email protected].
- The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: $98,614.00 - $167,644.00 Nationwide Remote Office (US99)
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