Transportation Finance & Grants Coordinator

Houston-Galveston Area Council; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 96,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

The Houston-Galveston Area Council is seeking a financial professional to assist with the MPO’s annual operating budget and transportation program budgets in the Houston region. You will monitor funding, expenditures, and grant activity and prepare financial reporting that supports decision‑making.

You will review expenditures for compliance with policies, process invoices, assist with year-end close and external audits, and develop reporting tools to track performance and funding requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field.
• 3 years of experience working with local government, nonprofit programs, school or related duties.
• Experience administering or monitoring federal, state, or local grants, preferably transportation-related funding.
• Familiarity with FHWA, FTA, OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) and applicable state requirements.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Grants management

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Houston-Galveston Area Council is seeking a financial professional to assist with the MPO’s annual operating budget and transportation program budgets in the Houston region. You will monitor funding, expenditures, and grant activity and prepare financial reporting that supports decision‑making.

You will review expenditures for compliance with policies, process invoices, assist with year-end close and external audits, and develop reporting tools to track performance and funding requirements