Grants & Financial Analytics Specialist

Houston-Galveston Area Council; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston-Galveston Area Council is seeking a Finance/Grants professional to support the Gulf Coast Workforce Board program and its contracts. The role covers budgeting, reporting, and ensuring alignment with funding guidelines.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree, 5 years’ experience with local government or nonprofit programs, and strong skills in Excel, MIP, and Asana. This full-time position requires coordination with the Finance Department and delivery of financial trainings.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field and 5+ years in local government or nonprofit finance.
• Experience designing and monitoring grant budgets and reporting.
• Familiarity with federal/state/local compliance and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide fiscal support to programs and contracted operations.
• Design and refine financial reporting systems for service providers.
• Approve reports and ensure cost-sharing and matching requirements are met.
• Present financial information to internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop fiscal management trainings for staff and boards.
• Support auditing, purchasing, and procurement activities as needed.
• Review contractor financials and cost allocation plans for compliance.
• Maintain accurate financial records in coordination with Finance.

Skills

Government accounting

Grant budgeting

Financial reporting

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

MIP

Asana

Job description

Houston-Galveston Area Council is seeking a Finance/Grants professional to support the Gulf Coast Workforce Board program and its contracts. The role covers budgeting, reporting, and ensuring alignment with funding guidelines.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree, 5 years’ experience with local government or nonprofit programs, and strong skills in Excel, MIP, and Asana. This full-time position requires coordination with the Finance Department and delivery of financial trainings.