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Accounting and Grant Management Consultants, Evanston IL


Hurricane Recovery: Accounting, Financial and Grant Management Consultants
Download Job Announcement Here. Posted on: August 29, 2017

Help the Nation Recover from 2017’s Hurricanes

Hagerty Consulting  is a well-respected, national emergency management consulting firm that is looking for exceptional people to join its hurricane recovery efforts. Ideal candidates will have experience working in the public sector with a background in finance, economics, public policy, accounting, grant management or related area and a track record of consistent academic and professional accomplishments. We are looking for consultants who can join the team immediately and commit to long-term recovery efforts.

JOB DESCRIPTION 
The multi-billion-dollar hurricane recovery effort will require consultants to:
  • Collect, analyze, organize, and summarize financial data.
  • Provide management and analytical support to recovery efforts.
  • Perform extensive reviews of financial documentation including, but not limited to, grants, A/R & A/P records, invoices, purchase orders, requisitions, proofs of payment, withdrawals, contracts, labor / payroll records,
  • Develop methodologies to accurately account for eligible disaster-related costs and streamline delivery of disaster funds and services.
  • Prepare federal grants, cost estimates, audits and other products that support disaster response and recovery efforts.
  • Ensure compliance with standard accounting and procurement principles as well as with the applicable laws, rules, and regulations, including OMB circulars, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), etc.
  • Perform other work as required.
The consultant must be comfortable interacting directly with clients, including senior managers and executives. Must be prepared to operate in an intense, dynamic, challenging work environment and be experienced working in a team atmosphere but also able to deliver independently.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelors or Master’s Degree, preferably in Accounting, Public Policy, Economics, Business, or Finance, or related field, and 1-4+ years’ experience in consulting or public sector.
  • Ability to work well independently.
  • Advanced skills with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and a quick learner with new software applications
  • Ability to both lead teams and be a productive supporting member of other teams.
  • Strong interpersonal, leadership, and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to interpret federal and state emergency management requirements and regulations.
  • Previous experience working with the FEMA Public Assistance Program or long-term community recovery is helpful, but other qualified candidates will be considered. Candidates without experience will receive training.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communications skills.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to successfully complete a background and criminal history check.
  • Must be local to affected areas, or willing to relocate to client site. Official travel may be authorized for candidates that meet client/firm requirements.
Those individuals who work best with Hagerty are self-starters, have strong core competencies (e.g., writing, analysis, oral communication, presentation, professionalism) and are comfortable working in challenging environments with minimal oversight. Other needed attributes:
  • Flexibility, integrity, teamwork, and an unwavering commitment to excellence in all endeavors.
  • Interest in helping public sector agencies succeed.
  • Ability to stay calm and poised under pressure and remain focused when working under tight deadlines.
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This opportunity is open to candidates that desire either full-time employment with benefits or independent contract work paid at a competitive hourly rate.  Must be eligible to work in the United States and be able to successfully complete a background and criminal history check.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter (including salary expectation and geographic preference), and resume using the Apply Now button.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Hagerty Consulting, Inc. is fully committed to a strong equal opportunity program. As such, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Hagerty Consulting does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal or state law.



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