Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, or related field; applicable experience may substitute for education.
5 years of experience in related job duties.
Comprehensive understanding of accounting principles and auditing standards.
Experience auditing state or federal grant programs.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 suite and project management software, preferably Asana.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present to committees and high-level meetings.
Working knowledge of federal/state grant budgeting processes and OMB administrative and cost circulars.
Responsibilities
Oversee financial monitoring activities for the Gulf Coast Workforce Board's program and contracted operations.
Develop the annual financial monitoring plan and present status updates to Board committees.
Lead contracted CPA firms, managing contract deliverables and budgets to meet deadlines.
Schedule and plan financial monitoring, assessing risk and coordinating audit direction with CPA firms.
Review audit work, including plans, work papers, findings, and reports; present final results to leadership.
Maintain accurate records to support financial accountability and audit readiness.
Provide technical assistance to staff and service providers, preparing reports for stakeholders.
Benefits
Opportunity to work with a significant budget of over $500 million in federal awards.
Engagement with diverse groups and high-level agency personnel.
Professional development opportunities in accounting and auditing.
Supportive work environment focused on service excellence in the community.
Full Job Description
What will I bedoing?
The Project Manager oversees financial monitoring activities for the Gulf Coast Workforce Board's program and contracted operations. The Agency contracts out more than $500 million in Workforce Development federal awards to non-profits, education institutions, and other entities.
Responsible for the development of the annual financial monitoring plan, presenting status updates to Board committees, and coordinating activities with H-GAC's Internal Audit Department.
Performs preliminary planning, and provides leadership to contracted CPA firms, managing contract deliverables and budgets to meet established deadlines.
Schedules and plans financial monitoring; initiates project planning, assess risk, and coordinates with contracted CPA firms to develop audit direction.
Reviews audit work, including plan preparation, work papers, findings, and associated reports; participates in exit conferences and presents final results to leadership.
Keeps abreast of Agency policies and procedures, current developments in accounting and auditing professions, and changes in local, state, and federal laws, as applicable.
Coordinates and interacts with state and federal agencies performing external audits of Agency activities.
Provide fiscal support to the Gulf Coast Workforce Board's program and contracted operations.
Maintain accurate and complete records to support financial accountability and audit readiness.
Provide technical assistance to staff and service providers.
Prepare and present information and reports to internal and external stakeholders.
KeyQualifications
Comprehensive understanding of accounting principles and auditing standards.
Ability to analyze and evaluate complex accounting transactions and internal controls.
Experience auditing state or federal grant programs.
Ability to present to committees and other high-level meetings with agency personnel.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 suite.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Service-oriented with a high degree of professionalism in dealing with diverse groups of people.
Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting or related field of study
Applicable experience may substitute for education
Working knowledge of federal/state grant budgeting processes and OMB administrative and cost circulars
Experience with project management software, preferably Asana
Service oriented with a high degree of professionalism in dealing with diverse groups of people
Ability to complete tasks independently
Strong time management skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Do you have...
Bachelor's degree in an applicable academic discipline or related field of study
5 years of experience in related job duties
Salary Range: $76,530.00 - $116,571.00
All 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.
