Harris County

General Summary:

Harris County is the third-largest and most diverse county in the nation, with a population of more than 4.8 million, 45% of whom speak a language other than English. Adopted by the Harris County Commissioners Court, the countywide vision statement is: “Harris County will build a more dynamic, vibrant, and resilient community while being inclusive, equitable, and transparent in all that we do.”

Harris County received direct allocations of $1 billion in federal funds via the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). To accelerate recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, Commissioners Court has prioritized investing these funds in Health, Housing, Jobs & Education, County Operations, and Justice & Safety. The Manager, ARPA PMO Finance position will support the administration, forecasting, and budgeting processes of projects funded by ARPA, and contribute to overall program management across associated working groups and other County departments. The Manager, ARPA PMO Finance position will also work closely with the Office of County Administration's Director, Grants & Partnership; Director, ARPA PMO; Manager, ARPA PMO; Compliance Manager, ARPA PMO; and ARPA PMO Portfolio Managers.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update budgets of ARPA-funded programs, manage the submission and review of quarterly financial forecasts for 80+ programs, and assist in the development of strategic plans in conjunction with department leadership.
• Track financial forecasts vs. expenditures and work with Departments to meet the expenditure deadline of December 2026.
• Monitor related legislation and ongoing guidance from federal departments.
• Prepare regulatory financial reporting and ensure compliance deadlines are met, including the quarterly financial reporting to the US Department of the Treasury.
• Responsible for providing timely and accurate financial reports to upper management, portfolio managers, and departments as needed. This includes generating ad-hoc reports, interpreting financial data, and offering actionable recommendations to support decision making and strategic planning.
• Support the ARPA County Operations and Justice & Safety Portfolios by assisting with financial planning and analysis. This includes collaborating with the Portfolio Manager and other Program Leads in ensuring accurate budget management and financial reporting.
• Assist with the development of updated budgets and timelines for ARPA funded projects through the project lifecycle.
• Support ARPA PMO or business office functions and deliverables as needed.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) ###-#### or email [email protected].

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required, preferably in accounting, business, economics, finance or a related field.
• At least three (3) years of professional work experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills, including presentation, grammar, and writing skills.
• Ability to work quickly, flexibly, and accurately to meet deadlines.
• Stakeholder management, including engagement across internal departments, third-party consultants, outside experts, and community partners.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret large sets of financial data, draw insights, and help assist with data driven decisions.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Excel, PeopleSoft, Power BI, and other computer-based data information systems is strongly preferred.

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resume will not be accepted for qualifications.

Work Environment:

• Office environment with some field work (nonprofit site visits, community engagement sessions). Balance of work-from-home and in-person presence to be determined in accordance with County guidelines.

Physical Demands:

• Use of modern computer equipment and software systems.

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Regular Full-Time
• Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Some weekend or evening work required.

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards. Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

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