Senior Financial Analyst

Houston-Galveston Area Council

$80K — $88K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Knowledge in finance and governmental accounting principles
  • Understanding of Uniform Administrative Requirements and compliance regulations
  • Experience with developing and managing federal or state grant budgets
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office 365
  • Familiarity with accounting software (preferably MIP)
  • Experience with project management software (preferably Asana)
  • Strong communication skills and professionalism in diverse environments
  • Ability to work independently and manage time effectively

Responsibilities

  • Provide fiscal support to the Gulf Coast Workforce Board's program and operations
  • Assist in designing financial reporting systems for service providers
  • Approve and verify financial reports meet documentation requirements
  • Update supervisory staff on current tasks and necessary actions
  • Participate in grant application strategy teams and budget development
  • Prepare and update grant/service provider budgets and monitor expenditures
  • Collaborate with Finance Department to maintain financial records

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work within a supportive team environment
  • Engagement in strategic financial management and community service
  • Professional development opportunities through training programs
  • Diverse workplace with a focus on service to the community
  • Ability to influence local workforce development through fiscal management
Full Job Description
What will I bedoing?
  • 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

KeyQualifications
  • 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 orrelatedfield of study
  • 5years of experienceworking with local government, nonprofit programs, schools, or in job-related duties

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

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.

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