Senior Financial Manager

Introduction:

We are a leading, national consulting firm that provides compassionate, full-spectrum emergency management services including planning and preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation services to the public and private sectors before, during and after a natural disaster or catastrophic event.

Our mission is to provide compassionate consulting services to local, state, federal, and industry clients, active in disaster response, recovery, and preparedness. We will be on time, on target, and on budget with the services aligned to the evolving threats and hazards facing our nation.

The position will be guided by ACDC’s Corporate Values Platform in all activities.

Position Summary:

• Job Title: Senior Financial Manager
• Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
• Temporary/Seasonal/Regular: Temporary (estimated one year)
• Compensation: $40-$45/hour
• Travel/Location: Must be able to be in office in Houston, TX 3 days per week. No travel costs or relocation provided.

Mission of Role/Position Summary:

AC Disaster Consulting is seeking a seasoned financial management or senior accounting professional to work in Houston, Texas, supporting post-disaster infrastructure efforts in Texas. Candidates should have direct experience in business finance, and/or business accounting. Experience working directly with governmental entities, and/or with federal grant programs is preferred but not required.

Job responsibilities may also include developing and reviewing financial processes, and written materials, providing technical assistance, and working directly with the in-house team, client, and program vendors to provide accounting and finance-related advisory services.

Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions:

• Manages professional-level accounting functions and the preparation of reports including earnings, profits/losses, cash balances, and cost accounting. May assign and review and/or approve the work of other staff members.
• May supervise staff who perform a variety of routine tasks, including reconciling bank accounts, posting to and balancing ledgers, processing payroll, preparing draft invoices, budget transfers, tracking and reporting on expenditures, and assisting in the maintenance of accounting records, and other related tasks.
• Oversees financial data analysis and routine report development for agency-wide and program-level financial operations.
• Coordinate development and/or recommend modifications of program-related financial policies, guidelines, standard operating procedures, and checklists for local and federally funded programs.
• Provide attention to detail regarding financial and technical aspects of program management including review of program forms, financial documents, payment requests, service provider invoices, progress reports, contract amendments, etc.
• Serve as liaison between the company, external client, vendors, and/or other stakeholders as necessary.
• Assist with problem-solving, including identification of potential issues and proposing solutions to the client.
• Review and interpret government publications and regulations as they pertain to sound financial management practices, and grant management, as applicable.
• Interact effectively with governmental clients, contractors, and staff members in meetings and through written memos, e-mails, formal letters, video conferencing, and telephone conversations.
• Provide QA/QC for timesheets, financial draw requests and/or routine milestone and expenditure reporting.
• Anticipate demands and assist with, recommend, or direct realignment priorities as needed.
• Update and maintain program budget and status tracking and document filing systems, including working in multiple systems.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively organize and communicate with various types of stakeholders using standard technologies such as email, videoconference, and calendar software.
• Ability to effectively explain complex, financial aspects in a clear and easy-to-comprehend manner.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, Excel).

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Position may have lead responsibilities within projects or small teams dependi