Izine Harris
Rosharon
Summary
Finance and Grants Management Professional with strong expertise in clinical trial and research finance, including budgeting, sponsor compliance, and financial reporting. Experienced across healthcare, government, and non-profit sectors managing complex grant and contract portfolios. Skilled in financial oversight, process improvement, audit readiness, and aligning funding with organizational objectives. Recognized for mentoring teams, driving efficiencies, and ensuring compliance with institutional and federal guidelines.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Financial Analyst
Houston Galveston Area Council
2024.11 - Current
- Develop financial plans and projections for federal/state programs.
- Provide oversight to optimize funding utilization and compliance.
Institutional-wide Financial Analyst
UT Health
2023.11 - 2024.11
- Oversaw financial compliance for grants/contracts across six schools.
- Prepared sponsor-compliant reports and monitored expenditures.
Grant & Contract Analyst
MD Anderson Cancer Center
2022.10 - 2023.11
- Managed financial activity for federal and state grants supporting trials.
- Prepared reconciliations and closeout reports in compliance with sponsors.
Senior Grant & Contract Analyst (Contract)
Harris County Auditor’s Office
2021.12 - 2022.11
- Oversaw compliance and reporting for federally funded programs.
Financial Analyst III
City of Houston
2018.10 - 2021.12
- Directed financial oversight for federal program funds.
Senior Associate (Contract)
Horne LLP
2018.01 - 2018.10
- Supported FEMA compliance reviews and funding requests.
Senior Staff Analyst
Fircroft
2017.07 - 2017.11
- Analyzed program financial performance and ensured control compliance.
Senior Accountant
Hope for Families
2016.07 - 2017.07
- Managed operations including payables, receivables, and reconciliations.
Financial Coordinator
The Company
2015.03 - 2016.03
- Handled financial activities, reconciliations, and budget preparation.
Tax Accountant
Redi Carpet
2014.03 - 2014.03
- Implemented automated bank reconciliation and managed multistate taxes.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
University of Phoenix
2025-08
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Accounting
University of Phoenix
2016-08
Skills
- Clinical Trial Financial Management
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Grant & Contract Administration
- Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Sponsor & Federal Compliance
- Audit & Risk Management
- Revenue Cycle Oversight
- Process Improvement
- Team Leadership
Timeline
Senior Financial Analyst
Houston Galveston Area Council
2024.11 - Current
Institutional-wide Financial Analyst
UT Health
2023.11 - 2024.11
Grant & Contract Analyst
MD Anderson Cancer Center
2022.10 - 2023.11
Senior Grant & Contract Analyst (Contract)
Harris County Auditor’s Office
2021.12 - 2022.11
Financial Analyst III
City of Houston
2018.10 - 2021.12
Senior Associate (Contract)
Horne LLP
2018.01 - 2018.10
Senior Staff Analyst
Fircroft
2017.07 - 2017.11
Senior Accountant
Hope for Families
2016.07 - 2017.07
Financial Coordinator
The Company
2015.03 - 2016.03
Tax Accountant
Redi Carpet
2014.03 - 2014.03
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Accounting
University of Phoenix