Finance Specialist -Medical

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 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.

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 support documentation adequately meets billing, cost-sharing, and/or matching requirements effectively
Participate on strategy teams supporting grant applications, developing grant budgets while ensuring adherence to funding guidelines and stipulations
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 present fiscal management trainings for Board and service provider staff.

Assist in reviewing issues identified in financial monitoring reports and provide recommendations to resolve issues
Assist with
Purchasing/Procurement,
Financial Monitoring, and Lease Management
Support team members by gathering support documentation for agency audits
Review contractor financial statements, cost allocation plans, and/or indirect cost plans
Knowledge in finance and governmental accounting principles
Knowledge of Uniform Administrative Requirements and applicable federal, state, and local compliance regulations
Experience with developing, modifying, and monitoring federal or state grant budgets
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 suite, specifically Excel
Experience with accounting software, preferably MIP
Experience with project management software, preferably Asana
Bachelor’s degree in an applicable academic discipline or related field of study
~5 years of experience working with local government, nonprofit programs, schools, or in job-related duties
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or protected veteran status.