Project Manager - Financial Monitoring

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?

The Project Manager oversees financial monitoring activities for the Gulf Coast Workforce Board’s program and contracted operations. The Agency contracts out more than $500 million in Workforce Development federal awards to non-profits, education institutions, and other entities.

Responsible for the development of the annual financial monitoring plan, presenting status updates to Board committees, and coordinating activities with H-GAC’s Internal Audit Department.

Performs preliminary planning, and provides leadership to contracted CPA firms, managing contract deliverables and budgets to meet established deadlines.

Schedules and plans financial monitoring; initiates project planning, assess risk, and coordinates with contracted CPA firms to develop audit direction.

Reviews audit work, including plan preparation, work papers, findings, and associated reports; participates in exit conferences and presents final results to leadership.

Reviews contractor financial statements, cost allocation plans, and/or indirect cost plans.

Keeps abreast of Agency policies and procedures, current developments in accounting and auditing professions, and changes in local, state, and federal laws, as applicable.

Coordinates and interacts with state and federal agencies performing external audits of Agency activities.

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

Maintain accurate and complete records to support financial accountability and audit readiness.

Provide technical assistance to staff and service providers.

Prepare and present information and reports to internal and external stakeholders.

Key Qualifications

• Comprehensive understanding of accounting principles and auditing standards.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate complex accounting transactions and internal controls.
• Experience auditing state or federal grant programs.
• Ability to present to committees and other high-level meetings with agency personnel.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 suite.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Service-oriented with a high degree of professionalism in dealing with diverse groups of people.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting or related field of study
• Applicable experience may substitute for education
• Working knowledge of federal/state grant budgeting processes and OMB administrative and cost circulars
• 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.
• Do you have…
• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable academic discipline or related field of study
• 5 years of experience in related job duties
• Salary Range: $76,530.00 - $116,571.00
• 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.