Financial Analyst

POSITION SUMMARY:Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Director of Finance and Compliance and the Director, the Financial Analyst of the Office of Disaster Recovery (ODR) provides fiscal management of the FEMA Public Assistance (PA) program, FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) and other federally funded programs – relating to disaster recovery. The incumbent has direct responsibility for the financial review and administration of the PA, HMPG, CDBG-DR and other disaster recovery-related grants and contributions, assists in the preparation of budgets and forecasts, review payments for eligibility, maintains the reporting database and prepares monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc financial reports.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Compiles, analyze, and disseminates PA, HMPG, CDBG-DR and other disaster recovery-related grant programs performance measures and supporting statistical data;
2. Conduct monthly, quarterly, and annual review/analysis of grant obligations/expenditures;
3. Maintains and reconciles worksheets for the PA, HMPG, CDBG-DR and other federally funded-disaster recovery-related awards that include obligations, expenditures, and cost-share amounts;
4. Monitor unexpended obligations on PA, HMPG, CDBG-DR and other federally funded-disaster recovery-related projects;
5. Prepares reimbursement support documentation for processing of federal draws;
6. Reviews payment packages from vendors, contractors, and/or sub-recipients for eligibility and compliance prior to payment processing;
7. Develops revenue projections analysis for grant funded projects based on project schedules;
8. Provides guidance to recipient and sub-recipient on all grant financial activity to include payment processing procedures for drawdown;
9. Acts as grant liaison of federal funds to sub-recipient personnel. Provides sub-recipient with financial and program performance reports to ensure financial monitoring and compliance with grant terms;
10. Support all audits, including the preparation of drawdown documents and providing supporting documents;
11. Prepare internal program grant reports as requested;
12. Coordinate with Project Analysts to ensure grants are managed within budget;
13. Assist the ODR Director, Deputy Director- Finance and Compliance, and program leadership in the development of policies and procedures to fulfill grant accounting and compliance requirements;
14. Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Education level: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or other related degree programs.
2. Level of experience in the related field:
   1. Experience in financial forecasting and diagnosis, governmental finance, and information analysis
   2. Proficiency in utilization of Microsoft Excel
   3. Equivalent combination of education and experience

   APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: 
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume