About Houston-Galveston Area Council 

The Houston-Galveston Area Council is one of the largest regional planning commissions in the country with a diverse service area of 13 counties and more than 7 million people. We are the pulse of our region addressing issues that cross city limits and county lines every single day.  

We make decisions that affect our transportation system, ensure the safety and well-being of our seniors, connect people to jobs, help families recover from natural disasters, preserve water quality for our children, and so much more. We work to make the region a great place to live, work, and thrive. 
  

What will I be doing?

Provide fiscal support to the Gulf Coast Workforce Board’s program and contracted operations
Assist with the design of financial reporting systems and instruments for service providers to report expenditures
Approve financial reports, verifying support documentation adequately meets billing, cost-sharing, and/or matching requirements effectively
Provide updates to supervisory staff regarding current tasks and necessary action items
Participate on strategy teams supporting grant applications, developing grant budgets while ensuring adherence to funding guidelines and stipulations
Periodically prepare and update grant/service provider budgets, recommend fund transfers, and monitor expenditures
Work closely with H-GAC’s Finance Department to maintain accurate financial records and troubleshoot problems
Prepare and present information and financial reports to internal and external stakeholders
Develop and present fiscal management trainings for Board and service provider staff.
Assist in reviewing issues identified in financial monitoring reports and provide recommendations to resolve issues
Assist with Purchasing/Procurement, Financial Monitoring, and Lease Management
Support team members by gathering support documentation for agency audits
Review contractor financial statements, cost allocation plans, and/or indirect cost plans
Ensure all work is accurate, complete, and compliant with established procedures and federal guidelines

Key Qualifications 

Knowledge in finance and governmental accounting principles
Knowledge of Uniform Administrative Requirements and applicable federal, state, and local compliance regulations
Experience with developing, modifying, and monitoring federal or state grant budgets
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 suite, specifically Excel
Experience with accounting software, preferably MIP
Experience with project management software, preferably Asana
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Service-oriented with a high degree of professionalism in dealing with diverse groups of people
Communicates in a professional manner
Ability to complete tasks independently
Strong time management skills

Do you have… 

Bachelor’s degree in an applicable academic discipline or related field of study  
5 years of experience working with local government, nonprofit programs, schools, or in job-related duties

Salary range: $80,000.00 - $88,000.00

Senior Financial Analyst

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