Associate, Budget and Grants Financial Analyst

ABOUT MTC

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) is the transportation planning, financing, and coordinating agency for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area. MTC is the federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and the state designated Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA) for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area. MTC is committed to being an equitable and inclusive workplace. MTC provides services to the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG).

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The Budgets and Financial Planning & Analysis Section is responsible for developing and managing the organization's budgets, performing financial analysis and forecasting, supporting policy development, developing financial plans, and ensuring effective financial and grants management for MTC, ABAG, and affiliated entities.

Under the general direction of the Budget and Grants Manager, the Associate, Budget and Grants Financial Analyst is responsible for preparation and monitoring of the operating and capital budgets; performing complex financial analysis; supporting development of financial and grants‑related policies and procedures; and providing comprehensive grant administration support—from application through closeout. Working closely with agency sections and program staff, this position performs a variety of analytical and administrative work supporting effective financial, budgetary, and grants management.

• Develop and manage annual operating and capital budgets; ensure accuracy, alignment with agency priorities, and timely updates
• Monitor and report expenditures; conduct variance analysis; partner with project/section managers to resolve issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Perform monthly/quarterly/year-end financial analyses and support close (reconciliations, and management reporting).
• Conduct variance and scenario analysis, identify key performance drivers, and provide explanations for budget deviations.
• Provide analytical support for policy decisions, board items, and financial strategy development.
• Provide pre‑award to project closeout grant administration support, including grant application development, grant budget preparation, compliance monitoring, reporting, reimbursable cost tracking, financial management, and project closeout.
• Ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) and relevant federal/state/local requirements; support audit readiness and responses.
• Support development, implementation, and continuous improvement of policies and procedures related to budgeting, financial management, grants management, and internal controls.
• Maintain accurate up‑to‑date tracking of contracts, purchase orders, and grant budget availability; identify variances and funding gaps and recommend solutions.
• Establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with project managers, other departments, and external stakeholders.
• Prepare and present clear analysis and recommendations for leadership, committees, and the Commission/Board(s).
• Perform other job‑related duties as needed or assigned.

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB);
• Advanced knowledge of principles and best practices of governmental fund accounting, budgeting, contract administration, and grant management;
• Federal and state grant rules and regulations and reporting requirements including OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) (allowable costs, subrecipient monitoring, procurement standards, and audit requirements);
• Cost allocation and indirect cost rates (e.g., development, application, and monitoring of indirect cost recovery).
• Data analysis & reporting tools (advanced Excel, Power Query/Power Pivot; Power BI or similar);
• Function, capability, application and operation of computer‑based financial accounting systems;
• Organizational policies and applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including procurement and contracting rules for public agencies;
• Experience supporting and…