Fiscal Analyst 4

Lower Columbia College•Longview, WA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Lower Columbia College's Head Start/ECEAP program is seeking a Fiscal Analyst 4 to serve as the financial strategist for their early learning programs. This role is crucial for maximizing resources and ensuring compliance to support community-focused initiatives. The ideal candidate is an analytical, detail-oriented financial professional with a strong understanding of fund accounting and experience with federal and state grant regulations. They should be adept at translating financial data into clear budget narratives and managing multiple funding streams. This is a leadership role involving guiding fiscal staff, leading meetings, and communicating financial concepts to diverse audiences while upholding integrity and confidentiality.

Requirements

Certified Public Accountant; OR Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Fiscal Management, or related field from an accredited institution
Four years of progressively responsible experience in fiscal accounting.
Fiscal experience in an organization with multiple funding sources.
Washington State Patrol Background Check
Sex Offender Registry Check
TB test completed within the last year
Valid driver’s license
Cleared Portable Background Check through MERIT (to include fingerprinting)
Unofficial Transcripts
Policy Council Approval
Provide Certificate of Immunization Status (CIS) or Acceptable Version of CIS in accordance with the Washington Department of Health to include: MMR Vaccine or proof of immunity to measles
Applicants must currently reside in Washington or Oregon, or be willing to relocate to one of these states.
Provide proof of identity and documentation of U.S. citizenship or appropriate legal authorization to work for the duration of this position as required by the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1995.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge in Performance Standards for federal and/or state grants.
Working knowledge of 45 CFR Part 75 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.
Understanding of 45 CFR Part 1303 Financial and Administrative Requirements and Part 1304 Federal Administrative Procedures.
Fiscal experience in a non-profit.

Responsibilities

Develop comprehensive annual grant budgets, narratives (including salary/benefits calculation), and project revenue and expenditure needs for each program.
Ensure all expenditures strictly align with federal, state, and local fiscal policies; design and implement required cost allocation processes.
Oversee, monitor, and track progress toward meeting the program’s annual mandated in-kind/matching funding requirements.
Manage the end-of-period fiscal closeouts to ensure maximum funding utilization, and write/revise fiscal policies to align with performance standards and new Program Instructions/Information Memoranda.
Perform monthly budget reconciliations and prepare billing requests for reimbursements from funding agencies.
Provide detailed analytical monitoring of funding sources and compile data reports for the leadership team, Policy Council, and external grantors.
Maintain absolute confidentiality regarding personnel, family, and program operations, and handle other administrative duties as assigned.
Directly supervise, train, and instruct fiscal team staff in their daily performance and duties.
Set agendas, prepare materials, and conduct program Budget Committee meetings; actively participate in the Program Policy Council and its sub-committees.
Serve as the core fiscal communicator, bridging information between program staff, funding agencies, college leadership, and program parents.
Stay current on fiscal regulations by actively attending relevant conferences, trainings, and webinars.