Infrastructure & Capital Projects – FEMA Grant Manager, ANS

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects is focused on transforming public infrastructure through innovative solutions. The FEMA Grant Manager will oversee grant compliance, manage financial records, and ensure adherence to regulations while leading a team to support grant management efforts.

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:

• 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
• Ability 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