Senior Financial Analyst

About the role

Houston‑Galveston Area Council (H‑GAC) is one of the largest regional planning commissions in the United States, serving 13 counties and more than 7 million residents. The agency addresses cross‑jurisdictional issues such as transportation, senior safety, workforce development, disaster recovery, and water quality.

Responsibilities

• Provide fiscal support to the Gulf Coast Workforce Board’s program and contracted operations.
• Assist with the design of financial reporting systems and instruments for service providers to report expenditures.
• Approve financial reports, verifying that support documentation meets billing, cost‑sharing, and matching requirements.
• Update supervisory staff on current tasks and necessary action items.
• Participate on strategy teams supporting grant applications, developing grant budgets, and ensuring adherence to funding guidelines.
• Periodically prepare and update grant/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.
• Prepare and present information and financial reports to internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver fiscal‑management training for Board and service‑provider staff.
• Review issues identified in financial monitoring reports and recommend resolutions.
• Assist with purchasing/procurement, financial monitoring, and lease management.
• Support team members by gathering documentation for agency audits.
• Review contractor financial statements, cost‑allocation plans, and indirect‑cost plans.
• Ensure all work is accurate, complete, and compliant with established procedures and federal guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable academic discipline or related field of study.
• At least 5 years of experience working with local government, nonprofit programs, schools, or in related job duties.
• Knowledge of finance and governmental accounting principles.
• Familiarity with Uniform Administrative Requirements and applicable federal, state, and local compliance regulations.
• Experience developing, modifying, and monitoring federal or state grant budgets.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, especially Excel.
• Experience with accounting software (preferably MIP) and project‑management software (preferably Asana).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; service‑oriented professionalism.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and communicate professionally with diverse groups.

Pay

Salary range: $80,000 – $88,000 per year.

Additional Information

All employees of H‑GAC are required to reside within the agency’s service region. H‑GAC is an equal opportunity/ADA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or protected veteran status.