Harris County Hiring for Project Control & Finance Manager – ARPA Job at Houston, TX Full Time

The Project Control & Finance Manager reports directly to the ARPA Programs Director. They are responsible for overall project control and finances within the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) programs within Harris County. They work in close coordination with the Director, Budget Offices, Project Managers, and financial staff to ensure financial reporting, coordination and control with the ARPA Programs and County requirements and regulations. They will on occasion working directly with Local, County, State, and Federal Staff on ARPA project finances and regulations, providing regular updates to the steering committee and County Executive Staff. Work may expand to additional programs and finance management roles depending on applicants drive and initiative.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Providing Project Control and Financial management within the ARPA Programs and Projects
• Performing as the Subject matter expert on all financial aspects of the ARPA programs, ensuring correct and accurate financial activities and reporting within the programs
• Communicating effectively with federal, state, and local officials on financial activities and accounting within the programs
• Leading coordination efforts on any reimbursements, funds transfers, and payments between stakeholders related to the Programs
• Ensuring internal and external financials related to the programs are calculated accurately. Working with staff to effectively communicate issues, changes, or recommended corrections
• Ensuring financial regulatory compliance and related approvals are executed at all phases of the projects
• Develop effective reports, documents and related financial documents as needed
• Proactively identifying and addressing schedule, budget and performance issues with management, clients, and their staff as necessary to resolve issues and mitigate financial risks before impacting project and program expectations
• Assist with county wide disaster recovery efforts if directed following a major event
• Additional tasks as assigned

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, or equivalent financial degree from an accredited accounting college or university

Experience:

• Minimum five (5) years of experience as a financial manager within grant programs or engineering firms
• Financial control and financial management of $50 million in Grant funded projects
• Military service in an applicable field is acceptable

Licensure:

• Valid Texas driver’s license upon hire, and a good driving record
  • Ability to drive a County vehicle as needed to accomplish tasks and projects
• CPA License within the state of Texas

Knowledge, Skill & Abilities (KSAs):

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills, and the ability to deal tactfully with a diverse group of people in a professional manner in a complex organization
• Ability to exercise flexibility in accommodating shifting priorities, demands, and schedules

Interview/Assessment:

• This position may have an assessment as part of the interview process

• Master’s Degree or higher in Accounting, or equivalent financial degree from an accredited accounting college or university
• More than five (5) years of experience as a financial manager within grant programs or engineering firms
• Proven ability to negotiate and coordinate additional grant funding and reimbursements
• Working knowledge of ARPA Program Financials
• Working knowledge of County and Federal Funding capabilities and limitations
• Ebuilder and Peoplesoft Expertise

Location:

• 1111 Fannin, 12th Floor, Houston, TX 77002

Work Hours/Shift:

• Monday through Friday
• Subject to Early Mornings, Evenings, Weekends & Holidays as needed

Salary:

• $95,000 to $125,000
• Commensurate with experience
• 26 Pay Periods

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service. Accrual rates increase based on years of service.
• 10 county holidays plus one (1) floating holiday
• Professional development opportunities
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Healthcare Reimbursement Account
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County’s behalf as needed.