ICF
Financial Services
LeadGrantsAdministrator
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“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.
Problem-solving; Creative approaches; Strategic approaches
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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