Capital & Grant Programs Analyst

Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District•San Francisco, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction of the Director of Budget & Financial Analysis, performs complex financial, analytical, and administrative work supporting the District’s capital grant and accounting programs. Responsibilities include capital planning and budgeting, grant administration, financial reporting, and compliance. This role ensures accurate accounting, strong internal controls, and effective coordination of audits and regulatory reporting to support delivery of the District’s capital program.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related field. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis in lieu of a degree. A written statement detailing additional qualifying experience must be submitted at the time of application.
Minimum four years of recent progressive and verifiable professional experience in financial and accounting principles, preferably in a public transportation or public sector agency
Working knowledge of: GAAP, GASB pronouncements, Uniform Guidance, and Government Auditing Standards (GAS).
Working knowledge of: Public sector accounting principles, financial systems, and business cycle integration.
Working knowledge of: Grant accounting, reporting, and compliance requirements.
Working knowledge of: Transit agency regulatory reporting and audit processes.
Ability to analyze, interpret, and apply accounting standards, legislative updates, and contract provisions.
Ability to prepare complex financial reports, schedules, and data visualizations for management.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of staff and external agencies.
Ability to lead and contribute to collaborative teams while managing projects independently.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and apply a proactive, hands-on approach.
Ability to build strong professional relationships within the District and with funding agencies.

Responsibilities

Develops and manages the preparation of the District’s annual capital budget, including project solicitation, review, and analysis of costs, schedules, and funding sources
Performs complex financial analyses, account reconciliations, and journal entries across multiple accounting areas, including capital assets and grants
Manages federal and state grant billing and reporting, including FFR preparation and restricted funding reconciliations
Maintains the District’s long-range capital and fixed asset plans, including project budgets, cash flow projections, and depreciation schedules
Monitors revenue recognition processes and strengthens internal controls
Supports full lifecycle grant administration, including funding strategy, applications, reporting, and fund tracking
Prepares and coordinates regulatory reports with regional, state, and federal agencies, including the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) Regional Transportation Plan (RTP), Regional Transit Capital Inventory (RTCI), Program of Projects (POP), Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), Transit Asset Management (TAM), National Transit Database (NTD), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), State Controller’s Office (SCO), and Indirect Cost Rate Plan (ICRP)
Supports internal and external audits, including financial statement audits, Single Audits, and federal compliance reviews
Develops financial forecasts, cost projections, and variance analyses for capital programs
Evaluates and enhances internal control procedures related to capital grants and accounting
Represents the District with external stakeholders, as needed
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with District employees, customers, vendors, and others contacted in the course of work while demonstrating excellent customer service principles
Performs additional related duties as assigned
Maintains regular and reliable attendance and performance