Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC)
San Francisco, CA
Associate, Budget and Grant Financial Analyst
Salary: $116,726.69 - $148,037.76 Annually
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL A QUALIFIED POOL OF APPLICANTS IS ESTABLISHED
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY
A resume and cover letter are not required with your application, but highly encouraged
Be ready to rethink your assumptions about the public sector. Dedicated and motivated colleagues Beautiful, high amenity building for on-site work and collaboration? Flexible schedules and hybrid work options? Yes, yes, and yes!
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) is the transportation planning, financing and coordinating agency for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area. MTC is the federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and the state designated Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA) for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area. MTC provides services to the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG). For more information about MTC, visit www.mtc.ca.gov.
The Budgets and Financial Planning & Analysis Section is responsible for developing and managing the organization's budgets, performing financial analysis and forecasting, developing financial plans and supporting effective financial management throughout MTC, ABAG and affiliated entities.
Under the general direction of the Assistant Director, the Associate Budget and Grant Financial Analyst is responsible for preparation and monitoring of the operating and capital budgets, grant management, compliance and reporting of assigned entities. Working closely with agency Sections and program staff, this position will perform a variety of complex analytical and administrative work supporting effective financial and grants management of ABAG and its affiliated entities.
All employees at MTC are classified as Disaster Services Workers
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
Knowledge of:
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB);
- Advanced knowledge of principles and best practices of governmental fund accounting, budgeting, contract administration, and grant management;
- Federal and state grant rules and regulations and reporting requirements including OMB super Circular 2CFR Part 200 (Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit requirements for Federal Awards);
- Function, capability, application and operation of computer-based financial accounting systems;
- Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations.
Skills and Abilities
- Plan and organize work activities; effectively manage multiple tasks;
- Analyze and interpret complex contract and grant documents;
- Critical and analytical thinking;
- Perform both complex and routine accounting and financial analysis work with speed and accuracy;
- Use resources to identify problems, solve, act decisively, and show good judgement in decision making;
- Maintain accurate records and files;
- Write reports, board memoranda, and communicate clearly and concisely;
- Solid public presentation skills.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
An appropriate combination of education and experience that has provided the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is:
Education: A Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, finance or related field. A Master's degree is highly desirable. Applicants with a degree issued from an institution outside the United States must have their transcripts evaluated by an academic accrediting service and provide proof of equivalency along with their application.
Experience: Five years of increasingly complex and responsible work experience in treasury, governmental budgeting, governmental fund accounting, or similar field, including the equivalent of two years as an Assistant Financial Analyst in MTC.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with Boards and Commissions
- Experience with federal and state grant management
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and a safe driving record, or the ability to provide alternate transportation which is approved by the appointing authority.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the general direction of the Assistant Director, specific assignments and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Develop and manage annual budgets, ensuring accuracy and alignment with agency priorities.
- Monitor expenditures, identify variances and work closely with section and project managers to address financial issues.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial analysis; assist with monthly and year-end close activities, including financial reconciliation and reporting.
- Conduct variance analysis, identify key performance drivers, and provide explanations for budget deviations.
- Review and monitor grants, from grant application to project closeout, including grant compliance, reporting requirements, and financial management.
- Maintain accurate up-to-date tracking of contract and purchase orders and identify available budget and variances.
- Establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with project managers and other departments.
- Assist in developing, recommending, and implementing policies and procedures related to budgeting and grants management.
- Perform other job-related duties as needed or assigned by the Assistant Director or Section.
