About Houston-Galveston Area Council
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 than7million 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.
What will I bedoing?
ü Provide fiscal support to the Gulf Coast Workforce Board’s program and contracted operations
ü Participate on strategy teams supporting grant applications, developing grant budgets while ensuring adherence to funding guidelines and stipulations.
ü Periodically update grant budgets, recommends fund transfers, and monitor expenditures
ü Design financial reporting systems and instruments for service providers to report expenditures, verifying support documentation adequately meets billing, cost-sharing, and/or matching requirements effectively
ü Works closely with H-GAC’s Finance Department to maintain accurate financial records and troubleshoot problems
ü Reviews contractor financial statements, cost allocation plans, and/or indirect cost plans
ü Prepare and present financial reports for program operations teams
ü Develop and present fiscal management trainings for Board and service provider staff
ü Assist in reviewing issues identified in financial monitoring reports and provide recommendations to resolve issues
ü Support team members by gathering support documentation for agency audits
KeyQualifications
ü Knowledge in finance and governmental accounting principles
ü Experience with developing, modifying, and monitoring federal or state grant budgets
ü Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 suite, specifically Excel
ü Experience with accounting software, preferably MIP
ü Strong verbal and written communication skills
ü Service oriented with a high degree of professionalism in dealing with diverse groups of people
Do you have…
ü Bachelor’s degree in an applicable academic discipline orrelatedfield of study
ü 5years of experienceworking with local government, nonprofit programs, schools or in job-related duties
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