Emergency Management Associate Consultant, Financial Analyst

Introduction:

We are a leading, national consulting firm that provides compassionate, full-spectrum emergency management services including planning and preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation services to the public and private sectors before, during and after a natural disaster or catastrophic event.

Our mission is to provide compassionate consulting services to local, state, federal, and industry clients, active in disaster response, recovery, and preparedness. We will be on time, on target, and on budget with the services aligned to the evolving threats and hazards facing our nation.

The position will be guided by ACDC’s Corporate Values Platform in all activities.

Position Summary:

• Job Title: Associate Consultant, Financial Analyst
• Full Time or Part Time: Full time
• Temporary/Seasonal/Regular: Regular
• Compensation: $45k-66k annual
• Locations: Remote with up to 50% travel/deployment

Benefits Summary:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Short-Term Disability/Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Account with Company Match
• Paid-Time Off (PTO): Annual Leave and Sick Leave Accruals
• Paid Parental Leave
• Training and Professional Development Opportunities
• Corporate Computer
• Time off to Volunteer
• Cell Phone Allowance

Mission of Role/Position Summary:

The Financial Analyst plays a key role in supporting the daily operations of our client. This role involves a combination of recommending and preparing plans, procedures, and directives relating to client's Financial Management System and related financial functions in various projects. You will be responsible for various tasks aimed at ensuring the smooth functioning of our internal processes and the satisfaction of our clients. This position requires strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.

Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions.

• Review and analyze financial documentation, including invoices, contracts, and cost estimates, to ensure compliance with FEMA Public Assistance (PA) guidelines.
• Organize and maintain financial data, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for reporting and audit purposes.
• Assist in preparing financial reports, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for grant submissions and reimbursements.
• Track and monitor project expenditures, cost eligibility, and funding allocations in alignment with FEMA PA regulations.
• Support data entry and financial documentation management in tracking systems, databases, or spreadsheets.
• Collaborate with project managers and financial analysts to resolve discrepancies and provide accurate financial data for decision-making.
• Conduct quality control reviews to verify the completeness and accuracy of financial records.
• Assist in responding to audits, information requests, and compliance reviews from FEMA or other oversight entities.
• Stay informed on FEMA PA policies, regulations, and financial management best practices to ensure adherence to federal grant requirements.
• Support process improvement initiatives to enhance financial tracking, documentation organization, and grant management efficiency.
• Support operation functions within a single primary focus area of emergency management, which includes administrative tasks as assigned. Assist with producing client deliverables while developing knowledge of the principals of emergency management framework. Engage in opportunities with mentors and senior level consultants to learn and build capabilities.
• Provide support to project tasks while building baseline knowledge of client relations. Shadow other more senior level consultants and participate on client engagements as needed, while meeting personnel allocation and utilization targets.
• Attend and participate in all individual and group assigned and scheduled meetings and events. Respond and engage in other company communications as appropriate. Shadow others and participate in client engagement opportunities as requested.
• Gain basic knowledge of emergency management consulting fundamentals and the company business model. Become familiar with the industry, how the company defines success, and develop an "elevator pitch". Share with leadership any information or leads for business opportunities discovered.
• Attend and participate in all assigned job-related training opportunities.
• Seek guidance from leadership on task priorities according to business and client needs.
• Develop currency of and compliance with applicable state and federal policies, procedures, and guidance documents. Gain experience, train for, and become knowledgeable in at least one area of Emergency Management. Develop/pursue ongoing knowledge, credentials, and career development opportunities.
• During a disaster, you may be called into the field to support relief efforts, assist with organizing responses, and support advanced roles in emergency situations and/or activations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive company and operational information.
• Capable of multi-tasking when necessary.
• Excellent critical thinking, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Ability to remain flexible and adapt quickly to changes in roles and ongoing projects.

Requirements

Experience/Education Required:

• 1-3 years of Business Management, Finance, or Accounting background.
• 1-3 years knowledge/experience in various emergency management disciplines
• 3-5+ years customer service experience
• 1-3 years knowledge of recovery and/or response programs including FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) public assistance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel.

Experience/Education Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in business management, emergency management, Finance, or Accounting.
• 3+ or more years' experience working in emergency management consulting and/or business management, finance, or accounting.
• At least one year of experience with validation of eligible costs for FEMA Public Assistance reimbursement including Category A Debris Removal projects.
• Business development experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position does not have supervisory responsibility.

Expected Hours of Work:

Schedule may vary. Work on evenings and weekends may be required. Dependability and punctuality are paramount.

Travel Requirements:

• Up to 50% travel is expected for this position.
• Must be willing to travel and deploy to client sites for extended periods of time.

Physical Demands:

• Mobility required on-site with clients.
• Sitting or standing for hours at a time.
• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time if needed.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. repetitively throughout the day and as needed.

Working Environment:

• Emergency management personnel may work in an office or home environment or be deployed to the field which may require working outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
• Work may be on-site with clients ex: EOC, hospital, debris sites or local government buildings.
• All AC Disaster Consulting (ACDC) positions are remote work site positions with the home location agreed upon at time of hire.
• If the remote work site locations change, ACDC Human Resources must be made aware, and leadership needs to approve any site changes for business registration and payroll tax purposes.

Additional Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must pass company and any applicable client background check and reference check upon offer of employment.
• Eligibility to work in the United States is required.

Benefits

Temporary positions are not benefits eligible except where required by law. Regular status positions will receive these benefits:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance 
• Short-Term Disability/Voluntary Long-Term Disability 
• 401(k) Account with Company Match 
• Paid-Time Off (PTO): Annual Leave and Sick Leave Accruals 
• Paid Parental Leave 
• Training and Professional Development Opportunities
• Corporate Computer 
• Time off to Volunteer 
• Cell Phone Allowance 

EEO Statement

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