Project Cost Controller – Disaster Management

ICF

Project Cost Controller supporting FEMA Public Assistance projects with financial reconciliation in a hybrid role. Ensuring compliance and optimizing disaster grant resource allocation for utility infrastructure projects.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead cost accounting and financial reconciliation to ensure project costs are eligible for FEMA reimbursement
Prepare monthly progress reports to track project costs and progress
Review and process contractor invoices to meet FEMA and federal contract requirements
Monitor project costs to ensure compliance with all laws, regulation, and policies pertaining to FEMA programs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics or related field
4+ years of FEMA or Federal project finance grant experience including supporting contract programs from start-up through implementation and closeout
4+ years of experience with MS Office, including Intermediate Excel– Pivot Tables, V-Lookup, Formulas, etc.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project Management Software)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Remote work options

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Hard Skills & Tools

cost accountingfinancial reconciliationproject financegrant managementcontract managementanalytical skillsproblem-solvingdecision-makingExcelPivot Tables

Soft Skills

strong analytical capabilitiesproblem-solving capabilitiesdecision-making capabilities