Project Cost Controller – Disaster Management

ICF

Project Cost Controller managing FEMA financial reconciliation and project cost accounting for utility infrastructure projects at ICF. Leading cost accounting and compliance efforts for disaster management initiatives.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeLong Island • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cost accounting and financial reconciliation for FEMA projects, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and effective communication with stakeholders. Proficient in project accounting systems and MS Office tools, particularly Excel, to support financial tracking and reporting.

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Cost AccountingFEMA Project Finance ExperienceIntermediate Excel SkillsProject Accounting SystemsFinancial Reconciliation

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Hard Skills

Cost AccountingFinancial ReconciliationProject Accounting SystemsFEMA ComplianceGrant ManagementInvoice ProcessingAudit Response Preparation

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsDetail-OrientedPatience

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeExcelDocument Management Software

Industry Keywords

FEMAFederal Contract RequirementsProject CostsFinancial Reporting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead cost accounting and financial reconciliation to ensure project costs are eligible for FEMA reimbursement
Efficiently provide consultative technical/analytical and functional support to the team and stakeholders
Prepare monthly progress reports to track project costs and progress
Review and process contractor invoices to meet FEMA and federal contract requirements
Professionally interact with subrecipients, federal and state agency representatives, peers, and project manager utilizing excellent communication skills, understanding and patience
Monitor project costs to ensure compliance with all laws, regulation, and policies pertaining to FEMA programs
Assist in preparing audit responses
Work in a fast-paced, detail-oriented flexible environment
Other duties and learning as directed by ICF

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.
Working knowledge of project accounting systems and document management software tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities