Division Manager - FMS

Service Line: Financial Management Services | Reporting Location: Houston, TX

About the Role

Under the leadership of the Deputy Assistant Director for the Houston Public Works Grants Management group (HPW GM), the Division Manager for Grant Accounting leads a team of five in grant accounting and financial reporting for a grant portfolio of approximately $1 billion. HPW GM manages the full lifecycle of federal, state, and local grants for disaster cost recovery and infrastructure projects, including flood hazard mitigation and transportation safety improvements.

This position is a Houston Public Works Emergency Management role at the Tier I Level.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all grant accounting and routine grants reporting
• Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations
• Conduct grant revenue and expenditure analyses
• Handle budgeting and grant closeout tasks
• Prepare the quarterly and annual Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA report)
• Respond to grant and audit inquiries
• Maintain records of grant procurement and expenditures
• Manage grant set-up and accounting in SAP in coordination with the Finance Department Grants Management group
• Interact with project managers and accounts payable to prepare and submit reimbursement requests
• Work with various grant portals across multiple funding agencies
• Maintain Standard Operating Procedure documentation for key tasks

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Engineering, or a closely related field
• Seven years of progressive professional experience in a related field, with at least three years in a supervisory capacity
• A Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field may substitute for two years of experience
• Directly related professional experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis
• Valid Texas Driver's License and compliance with the City of Houston driving policy (AP 2-2)

Preferences

• Experience in grant accounting with SAP
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation
• At least five years of experience in government accounting
• Experience with procurement, accounts payable, budgets, and general ledger reconciliations
• Eligible veteran applicants who meet the qualifications

Working Conditions

• Physically comfortable work environment with some discretion over walking and standing
• Occasional minor discomforts from less-than-optimal temperature and air conditions
• May involve extensive use of a video display terminal

Pay

Pay Grade: 29

This position is subject to random drug testing. If promotional, the candidate must pass an assignment drug test.