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ICF Consulting Group, Inc. Lead CDBG Regulatory Financial Specialist in Helena, Montana
Are you looking to advance your grant financial expertise? Join our team of Disaster Management experts!
We are seeking a Lead CDBG Regulatory Financial Specialist with experience in disaster recovery, public finance, or similar work to support disaster recovery work in Austin, Texas. This is an opportunity to be a part of a project management team that is making a significant impact on behalf of state recovery operations working to optimize disaster grant resource management.
To learn more about our Disaster Management portfolio: https://www.icf.com/work/disaster-management
What you will be doing:
Working in a custom-built disaster recovery database to track funding, project progress, and develop customized reporting tools.
Reviewing federal reimbursement documentation to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements.
Maintaining a database with important data for the long-term management of the State’s disaster recovery grants.
Maintain and determine the accuracy and reliability of agency accounting records, such as expenditure, fund, appropriation, expense and revenue collection records, and ensures agency assets are accounted for properly.
Reporting variances and recommend adjustments to accounting data to match actual activity.
Providing technical assistance to the state on management of its disaster recovery grants.
Assist in creating internal financial operations, including accounting practices, billing and collections, financial planning and analysis, internal audit, back office systems, etc.
Monitor contractors providing services to the programs.
Support program performance reporting and analysis by generating performance reporting information and identifying areas for improvement.
Maintain systems and control necessary to provide accurate accounts of expenditures and budget balances for agency programs.
Developing or updating procedures for the proper administration of grant funds.
Experience and skills needed to be considered:
A Bachelor’s Degree
5+ years of disaster recovery and/or federal grants management experience
2+ years experience with 2 CFR 200
5+ years experience working with large datasets or database systems
5+ years finance experience in one or more of the following:
o Budgeting
o Forecasting
o Public Accounting
Preferred experience:
Graduate’s Degree in public administration, disaster recovery, accounting, business administration, or a related field of study
At least five (5) years of disaster recovery experience
Familiarity with Quick Base or Dynamics 365
Experience working in Texas within a Federal, State and/or City financial role
Knowledge of CDBG-DR or CDBG-MIT
Previous experience supporting disaster recovery operations
Professional Skills:
Expert level knowledge of Microsoft Excel (including the use of pivot tables and advanced formulas)
Excellent writing and presentation skills, with experience writing technical information clearly and concisely
Expert problem-solving capabilities and ability to learn quickly and apply knowledge to unique circumstances
Self-motivated; ability to work independently
These jobs are Section 3 eligible job opportunities. We encourage applications from individuals that are low income and/or living in Public Housing.
Working at ICF
Working at ICF means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of our day. Smart, compassionate, innovative, committed, ICF employees tackle unprecedented challenges to benefit people, businesses, and governments around the globe. We believe in collaboration, mutual respect, open communication, and opportunity for growth.
We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran status. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO & AA policy (https://www.icf.com/legal/equal-employment-opportunity) .
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. To request an accommodation please email icfcareercenter@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more about non-discrimination: Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf) and Pay Transparency Statement (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf) .
Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position is :
$70,374.00 - $159,236.00
Texas Remote Office (TX99)
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About ICF
ICF is a global consulting and technology services company with approximately 9,000 employees, but we are not your typical consultants. At ICF, business analysts and policy specialists work together with digital strategists, data scientists and creatives. We combine unmatched industry expertise with cutting-edge engagement capabilities to help organizations solve their most complex challenges. Since 1969, public and private sector clients have worked with ICF to navigate change and shape the future. Learn more at icf.com (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3731098-1&h=2556622195&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.icf.com%2F&a=icf.com) .