Financial Analyst

Houston-Galveston Area Council•Houston, TX

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide fiscal support to the Gulf Coast Workforce Board’s program and contracted operations. Support workforce programs by preparing, tracking, and reporting on grant budgets; designing financial reporting tools for our contractors. Provide updates to supervisory staff regarding current tasks and necessary action items. 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 analytical reporting tools in the form of dashboards and automation solutions to optimize recurring financial tasks, ensuring consistent, accurate and clear visibility into financial data. Assist with Purchasing/Procurement, Financial Monitoring, and Lease Management. Support team members by gathering support documentation for agency audits. Ensure all work is accurate, complete, and compliant with established procedures and federal guidelines. Work productively with a diverse team of individuals.

Requirements

Experience performing budget and accounting duties
Working knowledge of federal/state grant budgeting processes and OMB administrative and cost circulars
Above average skills in Excel, Word, and Access as well as other database programs
Experience with accounting software, preferably MIP
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
Bachelor’s degree in an applicable academic discipline or related field of study
3 years of experience working with local government, nonprofit programs, school, or in job-related duties

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting or related field of study
5 years of experience in related job duties
Experience in workforce programs budgeting, financial forecasting and reporting

Responsibilities

Provide fiscal support to the Gulf Coast Workforce Board’s program and contracted operations.
Prepare, track, and report on grant budgets.
Design financial reporting tools for contractors.
Provide updates to supervisory staff regarding current tasks and necessary action items.
Prepare and update grant/service provider budgets.
Recommend fund transfers and monitor expenditures.
Maintain accurate financial records and troubleshoot problems in coordination with the Finance Department.
Prepare and present information and financial reports to internal and external stakeholders.
Develop analytical reporting tools (dashboards, automation solutions) to optimize recurring financial tasks.
Assist with Purchasing/Procurement, Financial Monitoring, and Lease Management.
Gather support documentation for agency audits.
Ensure all work is accurate, complete, and compliant with established procedures and federal guidelines.
Work productively with a diverse team of individuals.