Finance & Grants Manager - Community Development

Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here!

PREFERRED Experience:

Candidates whose backgrounds include the following skills and experience are strongly preferred:

• Demonstrated experience with project management, process improvement, and financial analysis in both private and public sector environments.
• Proven success in creating, monitoring, and managing complex budgets, including county government budgets and federally funded programs.
• Proficiency in IDIS (Integrated Disbursement and Information System) draw sheets, drawdowns, and related compliance documentation.
• Experience developing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to streamline financial and administrative processes.
• Strong skills in data analysis, report preparation, and business intelligence tools (e.g., SQL, Power BI).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to evolving program and funding requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills with experience serving as a reliable point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Prior use of content management and collaboration systems such as MS SharePoint, Excel, Agenda Quick, Jira, and Confluence.
• Track record of identifying process optimizations and cost savings through evidence-based decision making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, monitor, analyze, and update various reports, records, and financial plans for departmental programs and initiatives.
• Develop, coordinate, monitor, and analyze annual budgets and grant expenditures.
• Review internal processes and recommend improvements for financial efficiency and compliance.
• Process and reconcile financial transactions, including IDIS drawdowns, requisitions, payroll, and project agreements.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the department's mission.
• Act as a liaison with internal stakeholders, external agencies, auditors, and funding partners to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Analyze data trends and prepare comprehensive financial and operational reports for leadership and governing bodies.
• Prepare and maintain financial documentation in compliance with local, state, and federal grant requirements.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for financial operations and reporting processes.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible professional experience in finance, budget analysis, grant management, or a closely related field.
• A Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related field may substitute for two years of experience.
• Prior experience with federally funded community development programs is preferred.

STARTING SALARY RANGE: $35.42 - $44.28 hourly based on qualifications

CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position

All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.

Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.

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Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.