Hurricane Recovery: Accounting, Financial and Grant Management
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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.
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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