Permian Basin Career Center

About Houston-Galveston Area Council?

The Houston-Galveston Area Council is one of the largest regional planning commissions in the country with a diverse service area of 13 counties and more than 7million people. We are the pulse of our region addressing issues that cross city limits and county lines every single day.

We make decisions that affect our transportation system, ensure the safety and well-being of our seniors, connect people to jobs, help families recover from natural disasters, preserve water quality for our children, and so much more. We work to make the region a great place to live, work, and thrive.

What will I be doing?

• Plan and perform internal audits, reviews, and special projects that enhance operations, safeguards assets, improve management controls, and promote efficiency in organizational units as well as compliance with state and federal requirements
• Work in sub-recipient monitoring of H-GAC contractors including site visits, pre-award reviews, and desk reviews of audited annual financial reporting packages
• Prepare formal reports at the completion of most projects and/or audits

Key Qualifications

• Computer skills and software experience in Word, and Excel; ability to plan and execute audit procedures including formal reporting of findings and recommendations
• Knowledge of Federal Uniform Grant Guidance and Regulations
• Professional Auditing Standards Professional Certification (CPA, CIA, or CISA)

Do you have…

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable academic discipline or related field of study
• 5 years of experience working with local government, nonprofit programs, school or in job related duties