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EisnerAmper is seeking a Staff II Consultant - Grants Management in our Government Services practice. This role will focus on supporting clients with monitoring state and federal grants, including project eligibility, reporting, and recipient and subrecipient monitoring. The ideal candidate will bring expertise working with State and local governments, tribal governments, healthcare organizations, and nonprofit entities, along with grant writing and application development experience. You will work closely with managers and clients across all phases of the grants lifecycle.

Note: this is a hybrid role, where you would be required to work out of our local office or client's location up to 2 or more days a week.

• You will be part of one of the largest and fastest-growing accounting and advisory firms in the industry

• You will have the flexibility to manage your days in support of our commitment to work/life balance

• You will join a culture that has received multiple top "Places to Work" awards

• We believe great work is accomplished when cultures, ideas, and experiences come together to create new solutions

• Embracing our differences unites us and strengthens our foundation

• Showing up authentically is how we find inspiration to do our best work

• Evaluate client needs and recommend project approaches and strategies

• Understand and apply concepts from 2 CFR 200, executive orders (EO's), OMB memoranda, etc across the grant lifecycle

• Assist in the review of funding requests and development of competitive grant applications

• Provide grants monitoring and oversight, including recipient and subrecipient monitoring per 2 CFR 200

• Review and analyze grantee budgets for reasonableness and allowability of costs

• Support clients in navigating award terms, amendment requests, grant closeout, and compliance requirements

• Guide clients through pre-award, post-award, and closeout phases of the grants lifecycle

• Interpret federal and state grant regulations, including ARPA, BIA, DHHS, IHS, IIJA, and DHHS programs

• Prepare client deliverables and ensure the quality, timeliness, and accuracy of work

• Support internal process improvement and knowledge sharing

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with internal teams and client contacts

• Provide specialized guidance to tribal, healthcare, and nonprofit clients in aligning funding opportunities with strategic goals

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or a related field

• 1+ years of successful grants management experience

• Prior consulting or advisory experience

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in business and technical settings

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

• Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment with multiple priorities

• Ability to travel and work extended hours as needed

• Experience working with state and local governments, tribal governments, healthcare organizations, and nonprofit entities

• Grant writing and application development experience

• Training and Technical Assistance experience (preferred)

• Experience with ARPA, BIA, DHHS, IHS, IIJA, or EPA-funded programs

• Knowledge of federal compliance requirements and Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200)

• Grants-related certifications (CGMS, GPC, PMP, CPA, etc.)

• Familiarity with budgeting, risk assessment, and recipient monitoring

• Understanding of the procurement lifecycle

• Leadership capabilities and experience providing guidance to others

• Familiarity with using and building tools in AI systems such as Claude, Copilot, ChatGPT

EisnerAmper is proud to be a merit-based employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of veteran or disability status or any protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.

For Minnesota and Illinois, the expected salary range for this position is between $60,000 and $70,000. The range for the position in other geographies may vary based on market differences. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.