Principal Financial Analyst

• Annual operating budget preparation and forecasting
• Monthly budget-to-actual analysis and variance explanations
• Financial modeling and scenario analysis
• Departmental budget reviews and recommendations
• Headcount, payroll, and labor-cost forecasting
• Revenue and expense forecasting
• Management reporting and executive presentations
• Year-end projections and reforecasts
• Budget policies, procedures, and controls
• Excel/financial-model development
• Data analysis and reconciliation
• Preparing materials for leadership

• Strong experience developing, monitoring, and managing operating budgets
• Ability to prepare financial forecasts, reforecasts, and long-range financial plans.
• Experience analyzing budget-to-actual variances and explaining key financial drivers.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Ability to analyze revenue, expenses, labor costs, departmental spending, and financial trends.
• Ability to identify risks, opportunities, and cost-saving recommendations.
• Solid understanding of GAAP, accrual accounting, general ledger activity, and financial statements.
• Ability to reconcile financial data and work closely with fiscal agent finance department during month-end and year-end close.
• Advance Microsoft Excel Skills
• Experience with ERP/accounting system
• Ability to prepare clear financial reports.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to explain complex financial information to non-financial managers.

• Experience working with team and department leaders to develop budgets and manage spending.
• Ability to challenge assumptions professionally and provide financially sound recommendations.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.
• Experience leading budget cycles, improving financial processes, and mentoring junior analysts.
• Strong problem-solving, critical-thinking, and decision-making abilities.

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

Salary Range: $76,500.00 - $100,000.00 



 

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.

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.