What are the responsibilities and job description for the Consultant, Grants Management Services position at Forvis Mazars US?
Description & Requirements
The Grants Management Services Consultant supports clients across the full grants management lifecycle, including state and local governments, nonprofit organizations, higher education institutions, healthcare entities, and commercial enterprises that receive federal funding. The role provides opportunities for diverse project work, professional growth, and impactful client service.
What You Will Do
Forvis Mazars, LLP is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States, the firm's 7,000 dedicated team members provide an Unmatched Client Experience® through the delivery of assurance, tax, and consulting services for clients in all 50 states and internationally through the global network. Visit forvismazars.us to learn more.
Forvis Mazars, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or other protected classifications. It is Forvis Mazars, LLP standard policy not to accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.
Forvis Mazars, LLP expressly reserves the right not to consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes from vendors including and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies. Forvis Mazars, LLP further reserves the right not to pay a fee to a recruiter or agency unless such recruiter or agency has a signed vendor agreement with Forvis Mazars, LLP. Any resume or CV submitted to any employee of Forvis Mazars, LLP without having a Forvis Mazars, LLP vendor agreement in place will be considered the property of Forvis Mazars, LLP.
The Grants Management Services Consultant supports clients across the full grants management lifecycle, including state and local governments, nonprofit organizations, higher education institutions, healthcare entities, and commercial enterprises that receive federal funding. The role provides opportunities for diverse project work, professional growth, and impactful client service.
What You Will Do
- Support projects involving federal and state funding opportunities, regulatory compliance, and targeted funding initiatives across pre-award, post-award, and closeout phases.
- Conduct operational and financial assessments of clients' grants-related compliance, systems, policies, procedures, and internal controls. in alignment with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200).
- Research funding opportunities from government and non-government agencies.
- Review program expenditures for allowability and compliance with grant requirements.
- Assist in managing consulting projects related to grant writing, compliance, monitoring, and financial reporting.
- Perform industry and technical research to support the development of new client solutions.
- Utilize grants management systems and technology to enhance internal and client processes.
- Perform accounting reconciliations related to grant activity, including general ledger to grant ledger reconciliations, drawdowns, and expenditure reporting.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
- Minimum of one year of experience in accounting, grants management, grant writing, or grant consulting within government, nonprofit, or related sectors.
- PMP, CPA, or NGMA CGMS certification (or candidacy).
Forvis Mazars, LLP is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States, the firm's 7,000 dedicated team members provide an Unmatched Client Experience® through the delivery of assurance, tax, and consulting services for clients in all 50 states and internationally through the global network. Visit forvismazars.us to learn more.
Forvis Mazars, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or other protected classifications. It is Forvis Mazars, LLP standard policy not to accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.
Forvis Mazars, LLP expressly reserves the right not to consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes from vendors including and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies. Forvis Mazars, LLP further reserves the right not to pay a fee to a recruiter or agency unless such recruiter or agency has a signed vendor agreement with Forvis Mazars, LLP. Any resume or CV submitted to any employee of Forvis Mazars, LLP without having a Forvis Mazars, LLP vendor agreement in place will be considered the property of Forvis Mazars, LLP.