Remote FEMA Grant & Compliance Lead

Infrastructureandcapitalprojects; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects is seeking a grants compliance professional to develop guidance, ensure OMB compliance, and coordinate audits. The role emphasizes grant management, internal controls, and training across multiple projects in a consulting environment.

You will lead standardized processes, oversee grant payment processing, and maintain documentation to support accurate, compliant operations across federal programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, management, public administration, or business administration, or equivalent experience.
• 3–5+ years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, auditing, or grant administration.
• At least two years must include auditing federal grant programs.
• FEMA grant program experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of grant management processes and compliance requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a consulting environment.
• Attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and compliance.
• Ability to motivate staff, communicate clearly, assess development needs, and coordinate training.

Responsibilities

• Research and analysis to develop grant compliance review guidance, processes, procedures, templates, and risk‑assessment methodologies.
• Establish standardized formats and guidance for compliance reviews, working papers, and monitoring record retention.
• Provide grant management and compliance ensuring adherence to OMB and program‑specific regulations; may participate in audits and inspections.
• Oversee timely processing of grant payment requests; monitor required reporting and recommend grant closeout.
• Provide guidance on grant compliance programs and operations; review internal controls for adequacy and compliance with laws and Accenture policies.
• Identify and coordinate professional development training for grant staff and may conduct internal training.
• Represent Accenture in meetings and working groups requiring financial review and compliance expertise.
• Provide guidance on maintenance and retention of financial and compliance records in accordance with federal, state, and internal requirements.
• Assist in planning, scheduling, distributing, and overseeing section workload; monitor productivity and quality control; support staff training and provide informal performance feedback.
• Supervise others as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Remote: role allows for remote work with some in-person collaboration.

Skills

Grant management

Compliance

Analytical skills

Excel

Stakeholder management

Project multitasking

Communication

Training coordination

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree (accounting / management / public admin / business)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Reporting tools

Job description

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects is seeking a grants compliance professional to develop guidance, ensure OMB compliance, and coordinate audits. The role emphasizes grant management, internal controls, and training across multiple projects in a consulting environment.

You will lead standardized processes, oversee grant payment processing, and maintain documentation to support accurate, compliant operations across federal programs.