Manager - Fiscal Administration

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.

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.
• Supporting workforce programs by 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 to support the efficient utilization of grant resources and achievement of organizational objectives.
• 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.

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.
• Five years of experience working with local government, nonprofit programs, school, or in job‑related duties.
• All employees of H‑GAC are required to reside within the agency’s region of service to support our commitment to excellence in service of our region.

Qualifications

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

Pay

Salary Range: $110,000.00 to $124,000.00