Job Details
At the City of Atlanta, we are passionate about building and improving our community. Our police officers, firefighters and building inspectors keep our citizens safe. Our Public Works staff keeps our City clean and helps maintain, build and improve our City s infrastructure. Our City planners help envision and shape future City growth. Our Parks & Recreation professionals enhance our quality of life.
Our engineers help keep our drinking water clean, the largest airport in the world (by passenger volume) operating and our buildings maintained. Along with the host of Finance, Procurement, and Human Resources professionals whose support is vital, we are the City of Atlanta! If you are seeking a meaningful role where you can make a real difference improving and growing our City, we welcome you to explore the job opportunities we have to offer.
Posting Open Until Filled
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
The Financial Analyst will serve as a credible and professional representative of the City of Atlanta by demonstrating professionalism, integrity, humility, knowledge, and excellence in carrying out the functions of this position
The Financial Analyst is responsible for providing departmental assistance to ensure compliance with grant program policies and procedures and accurate and timely recording of financial information in the City s accounting system and HUD s Integrated Disbursement & Information System (IDIS)
The Financial Analyst will coordinate with the program analysts, service providers, and City departments as necessary for grant-efficient and effective financial management
The Financial Analyst will manage the spending of various grant awards to ensure that all grant expenditures are reasonable, allocable, and allowable according to all federal, state, and local regulations
The Financial Analyst will track and report program income
The Financial Analyst will review and approve assigned award/grant budgets and disbursements for accuracy, allowability, and reasonableness
The Financial Analyst will assist in the preparation and review of legislation
The Financial Analyst will participate in onsite monitoring and desk audits, perform monthly grant reconciliations, and analyze expenditures activities. Financial Analysts will indicate any discrepancies between IDIS and Oracle to their manager specific to their portfolio
The Senior Financial Analyst will fund grant projects
The Financial Analyst will maintain current training and development on applicable federal grant programs and policies and the systems and tools used by CoA to conduct grants management, including IDIS, HMIS, SAGE, Oracle, Neighborly, Microsoft 365 suite, etc.
Reviewing NOFA applications
Actively participate in IDT work sessions
The Financial Analyst will monitor the contract s financial performance, including the burn rate, to ensure compliance with the contract terms and immediately notify the manager and program manager of any deviations and potential non-completion and performance of the contract agreement
The Financial Analyst will process reimbursements after the HAP registry and Utilities Allowance updates generated by the Compliance Section 8 Team
Collaborates with Compliance for all annual Section 8 renewal
Prepare the request for YES yearend statement 60 days after the prior Fiscal Year (March 31)
Prepare the request for the budget due to HUD
Prepares the PnG checklist for the legislation
Prepares increments 120 days before the contract expires
Prepare the annual renewal for HUD - Operating Cost Adjustment Factor (OCAF) and coordinates with Compliance Section 8 Team as needed
Prepare and review the project budget in preparation for Purchase Order Creation
Add project setup and tasks in Oracle
These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive Financial Analysts will perform other duties as assigned
Supervision Received
The Financial Analyst and Senior Financial Analyst report to the Grant Services Fiscal Manager. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Preference will be given to candidates that can demonstrate a strong familiarity and experience with State and Federal regulations regarding grant programs, including HOPWA, CDBG, HOME, ESG, Section 8 Moderate Rehab
Knowledge of federal grant guidelines (i.e., 2 CFR Part 200)
Knowledge of government programs and funding derived from various sources, including federal, state, and local allocations
Knowledge of municipal government administration and functions
Excellent verbal communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills to effectively work with various stakeholders
High energy and a passion for service and the city s strategic direction, particularly in serving the City s most vulnerable communities
High emotional intelligence
Highly industrious with a strong work ethic, a sense of urgency for action, integrity, and humility that encourages and inspires constituents, a strong sense of judgment
Ability to thrive under pressure, consistently meeting expectations and commitments on tight deadlines, all while managing a variety of tasks and relationships in an efficient and meticulous manner
Ability to plan and organize work; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to maintain effective working relationships; ability to gather, analyze, and synthesize data