Division Manager - FMS

City of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Houston solicits applications for Division Manager, Grant Accounting within HPW Grants Management in Houston, TX.

You will lead a five-person team responsible for grant accounting and financial reporting for a portfolio of about $1 billion, performing reconciliations, revenue/expenditure analyses, budgeting, and SEFA reporting while coordinating with the Finance Department and project managers.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Engineering or related field.
• Seven years of progressive professional experience with at least three years in a supervisory capacity.
• A Master's degree may substitute for two years of experience; direct experience can substitute for education.

Responsibilities

• Lead a five-person Grant Accounting team handling a grant portfolio of approximately $1 billion.
• Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations and grant revenue/expenditure analyses.
• Manage budgeting tasks, grant closeout, and SEFA reporting; respond to grant/audit inquiries.

Skills

Grant accounting

Supervisory leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Engineering or related field

Master's degree may substitute for two years experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

Position Overview

Applications Accepted From: All Persons Interested

Service Line: Financial Management Services

Reporting Location: Houston, TX

Workdays & Hours: Monday – Friday/8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

• Subject to change

Description Of Duties/Essential Functions

Under the leadership of the Deputy Assistant Director for the Houston Public Works Grants Management group (HPW GM), the Division Manager for Grant Accounting is responsible for leading a team of five in grant accounting and financial reporting for a grant portfolio of approximately $1 billion. HPW GM manages the full lifecycle of federal, state, and local grants for disaster cost recovery and infrastructure projects for flood hazard mitigation and transportation safety improvements. The selected candidate will be responsible for all grant accounting and routine grants reporting, performance of detailed balance sheet reconciliations, grant revenue and expenditure analyses, budgeting tasks, grant closeout tasks, and the quarterly and annual Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA report). The Division Manager will respond to grant/audit inquiries and maintain records of grant procurement and expenditures, interacting closely with the Finance Department Grants Management group to manage the grant set-up and accounting in SAP. The Grant Accounting group interacts with project managers and accounts payable to prepare and submit requests for reimbursement, working with a variety of grant portals across various funding agencies, all while maintaining Standard Operating Procedure documentation of key tasks and handling other duties as assigned by the Deputy Assistant Director and Senior Assistant Director of Capital Projects for HPW.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position is physically comfortable; the individual has some discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are occasional minor discomforts from exposure to less-than-optimal temperature and air conditions. The position may involve extensive use of a video display terminal.

This is a Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier I Level.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATIONAL_REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Engineering or a field closely related to activities of the division.

Experience Requirements

Seven years of progressive professional experience closely related to the activities of the division are required, with at least three of the years in a supervisory capacity.

A Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a field closely related to the activities of the division may be substituted for two years of experience.

Directly related professional experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

License Requirements

A valid Texas Driver's License and compliance with the City of Houston policy on driving (AP 2- 2).

PREFERENCES

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in grant accounting with SAP, Certified Public Accountants, at least 5 years of experience in government accounting, experience with procurement, accounts payable, budgets, and general ledger reconciliations.

• Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**

GENERAL INFORMATION

Selection/Skills Tests Required

The selection process will involve application review and/or interview. The department may administer skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION

YES - If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

Pay Grade: 29

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.