Finance Manager

JOB PURPOSE

The Finance Manager provides leadership, oversight, and accountability for the fiscal operations of the Disaster Case Management (DCM) program serving survivors of FEMA-designated disasters. This position ensures compliance with FEMA financial guidelines, government funding requirements, and 2 CFR 200 (OMB Uniform Guidance), while providing accurate reporting and efficient use of program resources. The Finance Manager develops financial models, reconciles data, prepares billing, and provides recommendations that maximize program impact while ensuring all fiscal activities meet federal audit and compliance standards.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES & KPIs

Financial Oversight & Reporting:

* Oversee, monitor, and evaluate all DCM program expenditures.

* Conduct ongoing cost analysis and provide recommendations to Program Leadership and CFO/COO for resource optimization.

* Prepare regular financial outcome reports and ad-hoc analyses. KPI:

* Submit 100% of monthly financial reports by deadlines.

* Maintain 98%+ accuracy rate in reconciliations.

* Ensure zero unallowable costs charged to FEMA grants.

Budget Communication & Modeling:

* Communicate weekly with Program Managers and Executive Leadership regarding spending status, risks, and projections.

* Develop financial models to provide decision-makers with FEMA-compliant cost metrics and program trends. KPI:

* Conduct weekly financial updates with program leadership.

* Provide 2+ financial models/forecasts per quarter.

* Maintain variance between budgeted vs. actual spending within 5%.

Compliance & Fiscal Monitoring:

* Serve as primary contact for HHSC fiscal monitors and FEMA financial auditors.

* Ensure compliance with FEMA Public Assistance, Individual Assistance, and other federal program guidelines.

* Respond promptly to audit findings and implement corrective actions. KPI:

* Maintain 100% compliance with FEMA, HHSC, and 2 CFR 200 financial standards.

* Resolve 100% of monitoring or audit findings within 30 days.

* Achieve zero questioned costs in FEMA or federal audits.

Supervisor Collaboration:

* Meet with supervisors monthly to review spending plans and budget accountability.

* Provide training and coaching to supervisors and program staff on FEMA financial compliance. KPI:

* Conduct monthly financial reviews with each supervisor.

* Deliver 2+ financial compliance trainings annually for non-financial program staff.

Billing & Reimbursement:

* Prepare and submit monthly billing to HHSC and ensure FEMA-aligned documentation supports reimbursement.

* Reconcile billed amounts to expenditures, ensuring proper documentation. KPI:

* Submit 100% of the billing on time.

* Maintain zero late or rejected submissions.

* Ensure 100% of claimed costs are allowable, allocable, and properly documented.

Mission-Driven Service:

* Demonstrate exceptional customer service by ensuring financial processes support survivors, families, and Veterans.

* Uphold the mission to "Empower people to build better lives for themselves, their families, and their communities." KPI:

* Maintain 100% alignment of fiscal operations with FEMA, federal, and organizational accountability standards.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

* Required: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

* Preferred: Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Public Administration.

EXPERIENCE:

* 5+ years financial analysis/finance management experience.

* Direct experience with FEMA financial guidelines, federal cost principles (2 CFR 200), and government funding compliance required.

* Experience in grant-funded programs and federal audits strongly preferred.

LICENSES: Valid Driver's License with clear record required.

VEHICLE: Must have daily use of a vehicle without prior notice. Up to 10% travel within a multi-county region.

OTHER: Must pass criminal background checks; must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

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