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Financial Specialist III

Remote:

Full Remote

Contract:

Full time

Salary:

90 - 150K yearly

Experience:

Senior (5-10 years)

Work from:

United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

5+ years of grant financial management experience, Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, Advanced knowledge of federal financial management for grants, Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, Ability to work independently in fast-paced environments.

Key responsabilities:

Manage financial processes for compliance
Oversee financial reporting and cash management
Evaluate internal controls and document practices
Perform budgeting, forecasting, and variance analyses
Provide training on financial management practices

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1001 - 5000 Employees

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Job description

Position Summary

IEM is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented, Full-Time –Finance Specialist III (FS III), to independently manage and ensure compliance in the financial management and reporting of IEM’s Energy Program Management and Monitoring services. This role involves overseeing the administration, monitoring, and adherence to federal regulations and reporting requirements related to energy grant and rebate programs.

Primary Location:

California (CA), additional states may be added.
To start up the project this will be a Remote and In Office role making it a Hybrid work schedule. In-office days will be based on business needs and could range between 1 – 5 days a week.
All remote work environments require the ability to maintain minimum Internet speeds of 25 Mbps upload and 3 Mbps download, as well as a ping rate of 100 ms or less during working hours, regardless of the type and number of devices using your Internet connection. You must also have account privileges and access to your Internet service provider account during working hours for the purposes of maintaining the Internet connection, if needed.

Travel Requirements

Travel may be required for work assignments or meetings.

Essential Functions

Financial Process Management
Manage financial processes, ensuring compliance with federal payment procedures, eligible costs, procurement, and grant program administration.
Develop and update financial management policies, procedures, and process maps.
Oversee financial reporting, program closeouts, and cash management processes.
Risk and Internal Control Activities
Evaluate and document internal controls and financial management practices.
Prepare and maintain risk and control matrices for programmatic policies and procedures.
Financial Management and Reporting
Perform financial analyses, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance reporting.
Monitor expenditures to ensure alignment with budgets and program plans.
Prepare and submit accurate financial reports to federal agencies and stakeholders.
Payment / Draw Fund Disbursement Coordination
Review and approve client draws for adequate documentation and compliance.
Recommend draw approvals or denials based on compliance guidelines.
Develop and maintain invoice checklists for each subrecipient agreement.
Financial Technical Assistance
Provide expert guidance on required financial management practices and programmatic financial and performance reporting on federal obligations.
Train stakeholders on payment request processes.
Develop and update financial-management training materials, electronic budget tools, and financial-reporting templates.
Additional Duties
Support quality control plans, monitoring, and audits.
Report any suspected fraudulent acts following established policies.
Perform other financial services duties as required to ensure program success.
Participate in meetings and training sessions to stay current on best practices in grant compliance and management.

Minimum Qualifications

Five (5) + years of experience in grant financial management, preferably in energy or tax rebate programs.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or a related field.
Advanced/Expert knowledge of federal financial management for grants and tax rebates, particularly in energy programs.
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
Commitment to ethical standards and transparency in grant administration.

Preferred Qualifications

CPA, Internal Auditor, or other relevant credential in financial and internal control management.
Experience with one or more of the following programs:
Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund Capitalization Grant Program
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program
Grants for Charging and Fueling Infrastructure
Home Efficiency Rebates Program
Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program
National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program and Efficient Codes Implementation Grant Program
Preventing Outages and Enhancing the Resilience of the Electric Grid Formula Grants to States and Indian Tribes
State Energy Financing Institutions (SEFI) Supported Projects
Solar for All Program
Training for Residential Energy Contractors Grants
Experience preparing and submitting reports to federal agencies
Experience with the Department of Energy’s PAGE system or other systems like HUD DRGG, or FEMA Grant Portal.
Experience developing financial management policies, producing financial reports, and evaluating internal controls

Benefits And More

Starting salary based on location and experience: $90,000 - $150,000
10 paid holidays
Vacation pay
Sick pay
401 (K) plan with matching
Company paid STD and LTD

Why Join IEM

We are a woman owned company that embraces teamwork, collaboration, flexible performance, actionable solutions, and integrity/ethics. Our work touches everyone. We produce results that matter. Results that save lives – join us while we build a safe, secure, and resilient world.

Our Culture

IEM believes in the greater good and it is our commitment to attract those who have excellent technical skills, creative minds and innovative ideas to keep propelling us forward.

IEM is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Vets and Disabled:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from Human Resources.