Financial Analyst

Scope of Services / Key Responsibilities

• Training & Development Train professional staff on billing eligible project expenditures to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
• Provide instruction on:
• FDOT Financial Management (FM) System functionality and reporting
• Efficient use of technology for large data compilation, review, and analysis
• Proper classification of costs
• Analysis and resolution of exception reports
• Correcting financial transactions
• Compliance with Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 200
• Identify individualized training objectives for staff and adjust training methods to ensure effectiveness.
• Monitor staff during preparation of the weekly federal bill to assess training outcomes and accuracy.
• Develop and update desktop procedures to support cross-training and ensure continuity of operations during staff turnover.

Deliver hands-on training and ongoing support related to FHWA billing processes and compliance requirements.

• Review financial transactions and reports to identify errors, exceptions, or compliance risks.
• Assist in resolving billing discrepancies and correcting system entries.
• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and departmental financial policies and procedures.
• Support operational efficiency by standardizing documentation and procedures.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Relevant work experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in financial management.

• Experience working with financial information systems.
• In-depth knowledge of FHWA policies and procedures.
• Experience analyzing large data sets and financial reports.
• Knowledge of CFR Title 200 requirements.
• Experience delivering training to professional staff.
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

• Experience with FDOT’s Financial Management (FM) System.
• Experience with FLAIR (Florida Accounting Information Resource).