ICF

Financial Services

LeadGrantsAdministrator

$0–0k United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Lead Grants Administrator at ICF. Skills: Federal grants management, Financial management, Accounting. Provide financial and grants management support. Serve as subject matter expert”

Industry & Context.

Financial Services
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving; Creative approaches; Strategic approaches

Eligibility Requirements

Willing to travel, Pass MVR check

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Public Administration, 7+ years grants management, financial management, or accounting experience, 5+ years federal, state, or locally funded grant programs experience, 5+ years 2 CFR Part 200 experience, 5+ years federal cost principles experience, Valid U. S. driver's license

Nice to Have

CPA, CGFM, or equivalent credential, Advanced coursework in governmental or fund accounting, Experience consulting in fast-paced environments

What You'll Do.

Provide financial and grants management support

Serve as subject matter expert

Lead financial management frameworks

Apply cost allocation methodologies

Manage cash processes

Oversee drawdown processes

Apply accounting principles

Reconcile grant expenditures

Report grant expenditures

Reconcile transactions

Prepare financial policies

Prepare financial procedures

Prepare training materials

Assist clients with financial reporting

Assist clients with oversight

Assist clients with reconciliations

Assist clients with audit support

Support internal controls development

Support internal controls implementation

Support internal controls review

Support subrecipient monitoring

Support contractor monitoring

Conduct risk assessments

Develop corrective action plans

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Multidisciplinary teams; Program management teams; Compliance teams; Data teams; Policy specialist teams

Communication Scope

Presentation skills; Writing skills; Training delivery; Verbal communication; Facilitating meetings; Delivering briefings

Process & Methodology

Project plans, Maintain schedules, Forecast activities

Full Job Description

**ICF** is seeking a **Lead Grants Administrator** with experience and expertise in **federal grants management, financial management, and accounting** to support federally funded grant programs. **This position is 100% Remote in the United States.** 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. The position requires hands-on experience across the full grant lifecycle, including budgeting, cost estimating, financial controls, drawdown oversight, subrecipient monitoring, and compliance with 2 CFR Part 200, HUD Notices, and Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery requirements. The ideal candidate brings a strong accounting foundation combined with real-world experience supporting government programs. **Compensation:** 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 Key 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: o Budget development and tracking o Cost estimating and cost allocation methodologies o Cash management and drawdown processes o 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, implementa

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