Cost Allocation Consultant – Local Government, Indirect Costs

AlphaHire

. Review budgets, expenditure records, organizational structures, and existing cost allocation practices .

Posted 10/18/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $14,800 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in preparing full cost allocation plans and indirect cost rate proposals, with a strong understanding of 2 CFR Part 200 requirements and governmental accounting practices. Capable of leading client meetings and effectively communicating technical findings to finance leadership.

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Full Cost Allocation PlansIndirect Cost Rate Proposals2 CFR Part 200 KnowledgeExcel ModelingFinancial Analysis

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Hard Skills

Cost Allocation MethodsBudget ReviewExpenditure AnalysisFinancial DocumentationData Analysis

Soft Skills

CommunicationLeadershipClient Engagement

Industry Keywords

Governmental AccountingCentral Service CostsLocal GovernmentCost Principles

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review budgets, expenditure records, organizational structures, and existing cost allocation practices
Work with finance staff and department leaders to identify direct costs, shared services, and indirect cost pools
Develop allocation methods supported by the client’s operations and available data
Prepare a full cost allocation plan and an indirect cost rate proposal aligned with applicable 2 CFR Part 200 requirements
Build clear calculation schedules and supporting documentation
Explain findings and recommendations to finance leadership and respond to review questions
Provide practical instructions so staff can maintain and update the plans

Requirements

What you’ll need

Direct experience preparing full cost allocation plans and indirect cost rate proposals for cities or counties
Working knowledge of 2 CFR Part 200 cost principles and their application to local government
Experience analyzing governmental accounting records and allocating central service costs
Strong Excel modeling, documentation, and financial analysis skills
Ability to lead client meetings and explain technical findings in plain language
Experience supporting agency review or negotiation of indirect cost rates is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Submit your résumé and a brief summary of comparable city or county engagements, including your role and the deliverables you prepared.