Government Services Senior Consultant- FEMA

EisnerAmper LLP; West Palm Beach (FL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

EisnerAmper is looking for a Senior Consultant in FEMA within their Government Services Practice in West Palm Beach, Florida. This role is ideal for candidates with strong knowledge of FEMA funded initiatives and experience in compliance management within disaster recovery programs.

Responsibilities include supporting clients in maintaining compliance, managing financial operations, and participating in business development activities. Candidates should have 3+ years of relevant experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in administering FEMA funds in disaster recovery programs.
• Knowledge of FEMA disaster programs and related compliance functions.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with FEMA regulations and compliance assessments.
• Assist in closing out complex disaster programs.
• Manage financial operations related to disaster recovery.
• Engage in business development and proposal submissions.

Skills

FEMA compliance

Disaster recovery program experience

Financial management

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy or related field

Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

EisnerAmper is seeking a Senior Consultant – FEMA in our Government Services Practice. This role is ideal for someone with strong familiarity with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funded initiatives, including the Public Assistance, Individual Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, and Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities programs and a proven track record of supporting complex programs in a compliance- or finance-related role. Candidates must have experience working with state and/or local recovery programs with knowledge of and experience with relevant FEMA regulations and policies and processes.

What Work You Will Be Responsible For:

• Support clients in maintaining compliance with FEMA regulations and 2 CFR 200, including assessing audit readiness and compliance and administrative gaps.
• Support clients in expediting complex closeout of multiple open disasters.
• Support client financial management and accounting functions, including time and cost unit operations, and cost tracking and reconciliation.
• Use knowledge and experience to help determine method of program implementation.
• Ensure timely and accurate development of all client deliverables.
• Actively engage in business development activities such as participating at conferences and responding to request for proposals, including the identification and review of funding opportunities and development and submission of proposals.
• May be required to occasionally work extended hours, or travel to/work from different firm offices and/or client locations.

Basic Qualifications:

• 3+ years of previous experience in state and/or local disaster recovery programs administering FEMA funds.
• Knowledge of and experience with FEMA disaster programs, including related statutes, regulations, and policies and processes, and compliance and/or financial management functions.

Preferred or Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Public Safety, Emergency Management, Disaster Management, or an approved related field.
• Certified Emergency Manager (CEM), Associate Emergency Manager (AEM), Program Management Professional (PgMP), Project Management Professional (PMP), certifications are preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Familiarity with using and building tools in AI systems such as Claude, Copilot and ChatGPT.

Preferred Location:

Miami

We do not discriminate on the basis of veteran or disability status or any protected characteristics under federal, state or local law.