Principal Accounting and Finance Coordinator

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.

• Assist with preparation, monitoring, and maintenance of the MPO’s annual operating budget and transportation program budgets.
• Monitor federal, state, and local transportation funding, expenditures, reimbursements, and grant activity.
• Coordinate financial reporting and compliance requirements associated with FHWA, FTA, state transportation agencies, and other funding sources.
• Review expenditures and supporting documentation for compliance with applicable policies, grant requirements, and federal regulations.
• Process and monitor invoices, and consultant payments.
• Assist with year-end closing activities, annual financial statements, and external audits.
• Maintain accurate financial and accounting records in accordance with applicable governmental accounting standards and MPO policies.
• Develop and maintain financial spreadsheets, databases, and reporting tools to support management decision-making.
• Coordinate with program staff, member agencies, governmental partners, vendors, and auditors to resolve accounting and financial issues.
• Assist with internal controls, financial policies, procedures, and process improvements.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations regarding funding, expenditures, contracts, and program activities.
• May coordinate or provide guidance to accounting and administrative staff and serve as a resource on financial procedures and compliance.

• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, and financial analysis.
• Experience administering or monitoring federal, state, or local grants, preferably transportation-related funding.
• Knowledge of federal grant requirements and familiarity with FHWA, FTA, OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200), and applicable state requirements preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines, priorities, and funding requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain financial information to non-financial staff.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, integrity, and discretion when handling financial information.
• Ability to interpret regulations, policies, contracts, grant agreements, and financial documentation.
• Ability to work effectively with local governments, transportation agencies, consultants, auditors, and other MPO stakeholders.
• Experience supervising staff, coordinating financial projects, or serving as a lead financial resource is desirable.

• 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: $96,000.00 - $

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.