Financial Analyst

Houston, TX

Overview:

The Financial Analyst supports the finance department by providing financial planning, forecasting, and data analysis to enhance decision-making and ensure financial sustainability. This role collaborates with clinical, operational, and administrative teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with federal, state, and grant requirements 

 Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Maintain general ledger by posting, verifying, reconciling transactions, and resolving discrepancies. 
  • Conduct monthly and quarterly account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting. 
  • Develop and maintain financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.
  • Analyze financial performance and trends to support operational and strategic decisions.
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Assist with grant reporting and compliance, including tracking expenditures and preparing financial documentation.
  • Collaborate with department heads to develop and manage annual budgets.
  • Monitor and assess financial performance, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions.
  • Support audits and ensure compliance with FQHC-specific financial regulations and reporting standards.
  • Provide financial insights to support program development and expansion.
  • Participate in cost analysis and efficiency improvement initiatives.
  • Reconcile monthly accounts to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance. 
  • Prepare monthly and annual adjusting entries involving balance sheet accounts and income statement accounts. 
  • Review, investigate, and correct errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports. 
  • Assist with preparing documents for grant reviews and Medicare cost report by preparing assigned schedules and other requested materials. 
  • Assist with the monthly and annual end closes. 
  • Assist Executive Vice President of Finance with financial reporting. 
  • Other functions as assigned by the Executive Vice President of Finance 

Education, Licensure/Certification:

  • Must have bachelor's degree in accounting or finance from accredited institution 

Experience, Skills/Abilities Related Requirements:

  • 2 to 3 years of experience in similar position 

Continuing Education and Training Requirements:

  • Participates in trainings required by the agency, funding source(s), and/or as required by licensure if applicable.

JOB CODE: Req 1733