Financial Analyst

• Provide fiscal support to the Gulf Coast Workforce Board’s program and contracted operations.
• Support workforce programs by preparing, tracking, and reporting on grant budgets; designing financial reporting tools for our contractors.
• Provide updates to supervisory staff regarding current tasks and necessary action items.
• 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 analytical reporting tools in the form of dashboards and automation solutions to optimize recurring financial tasks, ensuring consistent, accurate and clear visibility into financial data.
• Assist with Purchasing/Procurement, Financial Monitoring, and Lease Management.
• Support team members by gathering support documentation for agency audits.
• Ensure all work is accurate, complete, and compliant with established procedures and federal guidelines.
• Work productively with a diverse team of individuals.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable academic discipline or related field of study   
• 3 years of experience working with local government, nonprofit programs, school, or in job-related duties

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting or related field of study
• 5 years of experience in related job duties
• Experience in workforce programs budgeting, financial forecasting and reporting

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.