Senior Financial Analyst at Houston-Galveston Area Council in Houston, TX

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Skills

Required

• Communicates in a professional manner
• Ability to complete tasks independently
• Strong time management skills

Benefits

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