Manager - Fiscal Administration

Houston-Galveston Area Council•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Houston-Galveston Area Council is one of the largest regional planning commissions in the country with a diverse service area of 13 counties and more than 7 million people. We are the pulse of our region addressing issues that cross city limits and county lines every single day. We make decisions that affect our transportation system, ensure the safety and well-being of our seniors, connect people to jobs, help families recover from natural disasters, preserve water quality for our children, and so much more. We work to make the region a great place to live, work, and thrive. The Manager of Fiscal Administration is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day fiscal administration, financial monitoring, and compliance of grant-funded programs. This position ensures the effective management and stewardship of federal, state, local, and other grant funds in accordance with applicable regulations, grant agreements, and organizational policies and procedures. 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 leadership and supervision to the Fiscal Administration team. Support workforce programs by overseeing the preparation, tracking, and reporting on grant budgets; design of financial reporting tools for our contractors. Serve as a key liaison between fiscal administration, program departments, executive leadership, and external funding agencies to support the efficient utilization of grant resources and achievement of organizational objectives. Periodically prepare and update grant and 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. Provide fiscal technical assistance to staff and service providers. Prepare and present information and financial reports to internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

Five (5) years of 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.
Experience in workforce programs budgeting, financial forecasting and reporting
Bachelor’s degree in an applicable academic discipline or related field of study.
5 years of experience working with local government, nonprofit programs, school, or in job-related duties

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree in business administration, accounting or related field of study
8 years of experience working with local government, nonprofit programs, school or in job related duties

Responsibilities

Overseeing the day-to-day fiscal administration, financial monitoring, and compliance of grant-funded programs.
Ensuring the effective management and stewardship of federal, state, local, and other grant funds in accordance with applicable regulations, grant agreements, and organizational policies and procedures.
Providing fiscal support to the Gulf Coast Workforce Board’s program and contracted operations.
Maintaining accurate and complete records to support financial accountability and audit readiness.
Providing leadership and supervision to the Fiscal Administration team.
Overseeing the preparation, tracking, and reporting on grant budgets.
Designing financial reporting tools for contractors.
Serving as a key liaison between fiscal administration, program departments, executive leadership, and external funding agencies.
Periodically preparing and updating grant and service provider budgets.
Recommending fund transfers and monitoring expenditures.
Working closely with H-GAC’s Finance Department to maintain accurate financial records and troubleshoot problems.
Providing fiscal technical assistance to staff and service providers.
Preparing and presenting information and financial reports to internal and external stakeholders.