Principal Accounting and Finance Coordinator

• 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.
• May coordinate or provide guidance to accounting and administrative staff and serve as a resource on financial procedures and compliance.

• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, and financial analysis.
• Experience administering or monitoring federal, state, or local grants, preferably transportation-related funding.
• Knowledge of federal grant requirements and familiarity with FHWA, FTA, OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200), and applicable state requirements preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines, priorities, and funding requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain financial information to non-financial staff.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, integrity, and discretion when handling financial information.
• Ability to interpret regulations, policies, contracts, grant agreements, and financial documentation.
• Ability to work effectively with local governments, transportation agencies, consultants, auditors, and other MPO stakeholders.
• Experience supervising staff, coordinating financial projects, or serving as a lead financial resource is desirable.

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable academic discipline or related field of study.   
• 3 years of experience working with local government, nonprofit programs, school or in job related duties.  

All employees of H-GAC are required to reside within the agency’s region of service to support our commitment to excellence in service of our region. H-GAC is an equal opportunity/ADA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or protected veteran status.

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