[Remote] Government Services Senior Consultant- FEMA

September 3, 2026

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Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. EisnerAmper is seeking a Senior Consultant – FEMA in their Government Services Practice. This role involves supporting clients with FEMA funded initiatives and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations while managing financial operations and business development activities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

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
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

Benefits

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Company Overview

EisnerAmper is a full-service advisory and accounting firm that offers audit, accounting, advisory, consulting, and tax services. It was founded in 1963, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.eisneramper.com.

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