Booth Management Consulting, LLC (BMC) is a diverse CPA firm that provides accounting, auditing, and management consulting services to public and private clients nationwide. Our employee-friendly company environment emphasizes quality of life, initiative, creativity, strong work ethics, and loyalty. We seek qualified, motivated, and progressive individuals to join our team as a Grants Specialist with CDBG-DR experience.
Position Summary
The Grants Specialist will provide comprehensive support to the State in administering and overseeing federally funded Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) programs and related infrastructure and housing initiatives. This position includes technical assistance to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, support for program implementation, financial management, procurement, reporting, and monitoring.
Key Responsibilities
1. Program and Project Support
- Review infrastructure proposals for activity eligibility, cost allowability, and consistency with grant objectives.
- Assess applicant capacity and support administrative readiness reviews.
- Draft Action Plan language, supporting documentation, and HUD submission packages.
- Create/maintain public comment documentation and records of stakeholder engagement.
2. Financial and Grants Management
- Review invoices, expenditures, and supporting documentation to ensure costs are allowable, allocable, and reasonable.
- Support project accounting and cost reimbursement processes for the State and subrecipient activities.
- Disaster Recovery Grants Reporting (DRGR) support and execution.
- Assist in developing and maintaining financial records consistent with 2 CFR Part 200 and 24 CFR § 570.502.
3. Procurement and Compliance
- Support implementation and refinement of internal controls, procurement standards, and financial procedures.
- Assist with ensuring compliance with 2 CFR §§ 200.318–200.327, and other applicable statutes and regulations.
- Provide technical assistance to the State staff and subrecipients regarding procurement and contracting.
4. Monitoring and Reporting
- Assist in developing reports and reimbursement requests required by the State.
- Support ongoing activity performance monitoring, risk assessments, and internal audits.
- Prepare documentation and performance reports to ensure achievement of grant goals and compliance with program requirements.
5. Program Closeout and Performance Evaluation
- Facilitate grant and subaward closeout activities in accordance with 2 CFR § 200.343.
- Develop performance metrics, implementation timelines, and milestones for Local Recovery Plan (LRP) activities.
Experience & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Urban Planning, Accounting, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- Minimum 5 years of experience with CDBG, HUD programs, or federal grants administration.
- Experience supporting disaster recovery efforts (CDBG-DR, CDBG-MIT).
- Familiarity with grant policies and procedures.
- Prior experience working with counties or municipalities.
- Demonstrated knowledge of 2 CFR Part 200, 24 CFR 570, federal crosscutting requirements, and state procurement laws.
- Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and grant management software.
BMC is an equal employment opportunity (EEO)/affirmative action (AA) employer that is committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law. These protections also extend to applicants.
