Job Description

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 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.   

What will I be doing?

ü Provide fiscal support to the Gulf Coast Workforce Board’s program and contracted operations

üAssist with the design of financial reporting systems and instruments for service providers to report expenditures

üApprove financial reports, verifying support documentation adequately meets billing, cost-sharing, and/or matching requirements effectively

üProvide updates to supervisory staff regarding current tasks and necessary action items

üParticipate on strategy teams supporting grant applications, developing grant budgets while ensuring adherence to funding guidelines and stipulations

üPeriodically prepare and update grant/service provider budgets, recommend fund transfers, and monitor expenditures

üWork closely with H-GAC’s Finance Department to maintain accurate financial records and troubleshoot problems

üPrepare and present information and financial reports to internal and external stakeholders

üDevelop and present fiscal management trainings for Board and service provider staff.

üAssist in reviewing issues identified in financial monitoring reports and provide recommendations to resolve issues

üAssist with Purchasing/Procurement, Financial Monitoring, and Lease Management

üSupport team members by gathering support documentation for agency audits

üReview contractor financial statements, cost allocation plans, and/or indirect cost plans

üEnsure all work is accurate, complete, and compliant with established procedures and federal guidelines

Key Qualifications 

üKnowledge in finance and governmental accounting principles

üKnowledge of Uniform Administrative Requirements and applicable federal, state, and local compliance regulations

üExperience with developing, modifying, and monitoring federal or state grant budgets

üProficiency with Microsoft Office 365 suite, specifically Excel

üExperience with accounting software, preferably MIP

üExperience with project management software, preferably Asana

üStrong verbal and written communication skills

üService-oriented with a high degree of professionalism in dealing with diverse groups of people

üCommunicates in a professional manner

üAbility to complete tasks independently

üStrong time management skills

Do you have… 

üBachelor’s degree in an applicable academic discipline or related field of study  

ü5 years of experience working with local government, nonprofit programs, schools, or in job-related duties