Senior Grant Accounting/Management Consultant

Location: Washington, DC or New York, NY (Hybrid)
Duration: 3+ Month Project Engagement
Compensation: $75-$85/hour DOE

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced Project-Based – Grant Management & Compliance to provide strategic leadership during a critical transition period. This individual will oversee grant finance operations, address significant audit findings, investigate compliance concerns related to restricted funding, and strengthen internal controls and grant management processes. Reporting directly to senior leadership, this role will play a key part in stabilizing operations and positioning the organization for long-term success.

Key Responsibilities

Audit Remediation

• Lead efforts to address and resolve outstanding grant management findings identified by external auditors.
• Develop and implement corrective action plans to strengthen compliance and reporting practices.

Grant Finance Leadership

• Provide leadership, oversight, and mentorship to the grant management and finance team during a leadership vacancy.
• Ensure continuity of operations and effective management of restricted and grant-funded programs.

Compliance Investigation

• Investigate concerns regarding the movement and use of restricted funds.
• Assess potential financial, regulatory, and compliance exposure.
• Deliver actionable recommendations to mitigate risk and strengthen oversight.

Process Improvement & Internal Controls

• Evaluate existing grant accounting and management processes.
• Design and implement robust internal controls to safeguard restricted funding.
• Enhance workflow efficiency and compliance across departments.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Chair and lead a Grant Management Task Force.
• Drive collaboration and accountability among finance, programs, operations, and executive leadership.

Required

• 8+ years of progressive finance and accounting leadership experience.
• Deep expertise in grant accounting, restricted funds management, and nonprofit compliance.
• Proven success managing complex audit findings and remediation efforts.
• Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks, risk assessment, and financial compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams through organizational transitions and periods of change.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.