- Assist with preparation, monitoring, and maintenance of the MPO's annual operating budget and transportation program budgets.
- Monitor federal, state, and local transportation funding, expenditures, reimbursements, and grant activity.
- Coordinate financial reporting and compliance requirements associated with FHWA, FTA, state transportation agencies, and other funding sources.
- Review expenditures and supporting documentation for compliance with applicable policies, grant requirements, and federal regulations.
- Process and monitor invoices, and consultant payments.
- Assist with year-end closing activities, annual financial statements, and external audits.
- Maintain accurate financial and accounting records in accordance with applicable governmental accounting standards and MPO policies.
- Develop and maintain financial spreadsheets, databases, and reporting tools to support management decision-making.
- Coordinate with program staff, member agencies, governmental partners, vendors, and auditors to resolve accounting and financial issues.
- Assist with internal controls, financial policies, procedures, and process improvements.
- Provide financial analysis and recommendations regarding funding, expenditures, contracts, and program activities.
- May coordinate or provide guidance to accounting and administrative staff and serve as a resource on financial procedures and compliance.
KeyQualifications - Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, and financial analysis.
- Experience administering or monitoring federal, state, or local grants, preferably transportation-related funding.
- Knowledge of federal grant requirements and familiarity with FHWA, FTA, OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200), and applicable state requirements preferred.
- Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines, priorities, and funding requirements.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain financial information to non-financial staff.
- High level of accuracy, attention to detail, integrity, and discretion when handling financial information.
- Ability to interpret regulations, policies, contracts, grant agreements, and financial documentation.
- Ability to work effectively with local governments, transportation agencies, consultants, auditors, and other MPO stakeholders.
- Experience supervising staff, coordinating financial projects, or serving as a lead financial resource is desirable.
Do you have... - Bachelor's degree in applicable academic discipline orrelatedfield of study.
- 5years of experienceworking with local government, nonprofit programs, school or in job related duties.
Salary Range: $96,000.00 - $116,000.00All employees of H-GAC are required to reside within the agency's region of service to support our commitment to excellence in service of our region.
