Financial Analyst: Grant Finance Sub-Unit

Austin Community College; Michigan; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Michigan is seeking a Financial Analyst for its Grant Finance Sub-Unit. The ideal candidate will handle budget development, financial analysis, forecast expenditures, and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations related to DOJ grants. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree with relevant experience and skills in financial reporting. The role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the management of federal grants while enhancing financial operations. Interested applicants should prepare a cover letter, resume, and official transcripts.

Qualifications

• Three years of professional experience in financial analysis and reporting.
• Experience interpreting federal and state regulations.
• Proficient in creating financial management reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor budgets for DOJ grants.
• Conduct financial analysis and forecasting.
• Review and report on grant expenditures and compliance.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budget development

Grant reporting

Compliance with regulations

Accounts receivable

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or economics

Job description

You are viewing a preview of this job. Log in or register to view more details about this job.

Financial Analyst: Grant Finance Sub-Unit

The responsibilities of this position include budget development, budget monitoring, financial analysis, forecasting of expenditures and revenues, financial management, maintenance of accounting structure, grant expenditure review, grant reporting, grant revenue requests, accounts receivable billings, along with representing the division and or department at various meetings and training programs. Included in these tasks will be the interpretation of federal and state regulations, the creation of reports and the recommendation and development of new processes and procedures.
This position also monitors grantee/sub-recipient single audits.
At the advanced level, this position serves as the recognized resource for all federal grants received from the Department of Justice (DOJ) by the Financial Services Section. As the DOJ grant expert, this position is responsible for all financial management issues with DOJ grants including recommending best practices. This position provides financial management consultation would include evaluation and expert opinion on grant budgets for applications, chart of accounts maintenance to ensure each award is properly tracked, review of expenditures, completion of financial status reports, compliance with grant award financial special conditions, and drawing down federal funds. This position is also responsible for budget development, budget monitoring, financial analysis, forecasting of expenditures and revenues, financial management, maintenance of accounting structure, grant expenditure review, grant reporting, grant revenue requests, accounts receivable billings, along with representing the division and or department at various meetings and training programs. This position evaluates the funding sources within the assigned appropriations and designs a cost allocation plan to appropriately use the restricted funding. Included in these tasks will be the interpretation of federal and state regulations, the creation of reports and the recommendation and development of new processes and procedures. This position also monitors grantee/sub-recipient single audits.
Position Description Financial Analyst 9-P11 (Download PDF reader)
Position Description Financial Analyst 12 (Download PDF reader)

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major with at least 12 semester (18 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: accounting, finance, or economics.

Experience
Three years of professional experience providing a systematic review, analysis, interpretation, and/or evaluation of budgets, mortgages, loans, or other financial data, equivalent to a Financial Analyst, including one year equivalent to a Financial Analyst P11.

Alternate Education and Experience

College credits may be substituted on a proportional basis (one year of college education may substitute for one quarter of the required experience) for up to one half of the required experience.

Additional Requirements and Information

This position requires passing a pre-employment screening, including passing a drug screen, criminal history background check, and a fingerprint check by the Michigan State Police.
Please attach a coverletter/memo, resume, and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted.
Please note: Applicants will be screened out for failure to attach the required resume, cover letter/memo, and (if applicable) official transcripts to their application.

Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator (Download PDF reader) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

The Michigan State Police is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace that accepts, respects, and values the unique contributions of everyone. We are actively looking for individuals who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, and who reflect the communities we serve. Our members are expected to perform their tasks and duties in a bias‑free manner, ensuring all persons are treated with dignity, fairness, and respect. Join us as we help build a Michigan where everyone feels safe and secure.