Disaster Recovery Financial Analyst

The Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recover (CDBG-DR) Financial Analyst analyzes CDBG-DR financial data by collecting, monitoring and creating financial models to support decision making, and provides support for reporting in DRGR. This position reports directly to the Disaster Recovery Finance Director and provides support to that position as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Manages the CDBG-DR Program financial status by analyzing results, monitoring variances, identifying trends, and recommending actions to management. Reporting and inputting data into DRGR. Preparation of HUD Quarterly Reports (QPR). Assist management with the development of the Action Plan, Amendments and Grantee administration cost budgets providing detail assumptions. Provide timely, relevant, and accurate reporting and analysis of results of the CDBG-DR Program against historical, budgeted, forecasted and strategic planning results to facilitate decision-making toward the achievement of budget and strategic plan. Demonstrates appropriate understanding/working knowledge of accounting principles and internal controls and apply them. Assist with the development of dashboards and performance reports to assist the reporting requirements for internal and external stakeholders, providing explanation and supporting documentation as necessary. Develops and maintains various financial models and standard templates during the planning processes, ensuring quality, accuracy, and forecasted analytic review. Supports the Disaster Recovery Chief Financial Officer by being the first point of contact for issues and questions regarding the CDBG-DR Program. Performs monthly balance sheet, income statement and changes in financial position/budget variance analysis and assist with day-to-day general ledger accounting and reconciliation, financial reporting, and analysis of the CDBG-DR Program. Analyze data to ensure proper accounting procedures have been followed. Investigates and reports to the Disaster Recovery Finance Director of any inconsistencies or improprieties. Assists with annual and quarterly forecasting. Prepares correspondences, financial reports, charts, tables, and other exhibits as requested. Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting or Finance related field. Experience: 4-7 years of relevant work experience; Equivalent combination of education and experience; Knowledge of DRGR and QPR or other Federal Reporting requirements, a plus. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to prepare complete and accurate accounting reports and statements; Ability to apply and adapt established methods in accounting transactions; Knowledge of basic accounting requirements; Knowledge of governmental and grant budget development and processes; Computer literate to include Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; Good oral and written communications skills; Ability to maintain confidentiality in all assignments; Ability to multi-task, work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment and problem solve; Ability to perform duties with limited supervision. A valid Virgin Islands Driver’s License. The Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Government of the Virgin Islands