Izine Harris
Rosharon,TX
Summary
Finance and Research Administration professional with expertise in clinical trial finance, strategic planning, and sponsor compliance. Skilled in managing multimillion-dollar research portfolios, overseeing the research revenue cycle, and developing accurate budgets and forecasts. Strong track record in financial reporting, audit readiness, and aligning funding with organizational and institutional priorities. Recognized for building stakeholder partnerships, optimizing financial systems, and driving operational efficiency.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Financial Analyst
Houston Galveston Area Council
11.2024 - Current
- Develop and monitor multi-million-dollar budgets for state and federally funded programs.
- Lead monthly financial reporting and variance analysis, providing strategic recommendations to leadership.
- Streamlined reporting processes, reducing turnaround time for compliance reviews.
- Partner with program directors to align spending with strategic priorities and grant requirements.
- Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify and evaluate changes in operations, trends and potential areas of improvement.
- Participated in client meetings to discuss financial analysis and investment strategies.
Institutional-wide Financial Analyst
UT Health
11.2023 - 11.2024
- Oversaw financial operations across six schools, ensuring compliance with sponsor and institutional policies.
- Partnered with PIs to develop accurate forecasts, projections, and budget reallocations.
- Directed financial closeout process for complex research awards, ensuring timely reporting.
- Assisted in sponsor and institutional audits, maintaining audit readiness and fiscal integrity.
- Reviewed and analyzed project spending throughout project life cycle.
- Assisted in preparation of presentations, data tables and other documents for investor meetings.
Grant & Contract Analyst
MD Anderson Cancer Center
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Managed post-award administration for NIH and state-funded research portfolios.
- Developed reconciliation and reporting improvements, reducing delays in sponsor submissions.
- Advised research teams on cost allowability, sponsor restrictions, and financial compliance.
- Monitored sub-awards and vendor activity to ensure accuracy and policy alignment.
- Assessed risks inherent in contract changes and potential impacts, informing management in detail of concerns to avoid liabilities.
- Prepared compliance reports and disseminated to upper management.
Senior Grant & Contract Analyst (Contract)
Harris County Auditor’s Office
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Oversaw compliance with federal Hazard Mitigation Assistance grants.
- Designed reporting templates that improved financial accuracy and transparency.
- Partnered with program leaders to reconcile expenditures and prepare for monitoring visits.
- Oversaw invoicing to government entities to meet FAR regulations.
- Adhered to legal and contractual requirements for compliant contract processes.
Financial Analyst III
City of Houston
10.2018 - 12.2021
- Managed allocation of COVID and FEMA disaster recovery funds, ensuring alignment with federal rules.
- Produced financial statements and reporting for grant-funded programs.
- Trained staff on compliance, procurement, and cost allowability.
- Improved emergency resolution processes to save time.
Senior Associate (Contract)
Horne LLP
01.2018 - 10.2018
- Conducted FEMA compliance reviews for disaster recovery programs.
- Assisted jurisdictions with reimbursement requests and federal reporting.
- Provided financial analysis on infrastructure and housing recovery projects.
- Prepared audit documentation for federally funded disaster programs.
- Trained and supported new team members, maintaining culture of collaboration.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
Senior Staff Analyst
Fircroft
07.2017 - 11.2017
- Created financial dashboards to track budget performance.
- Supported project managers in cost allocation and forecasting.
- Reviewed internal controls for efficiency and compliance.
Senior Accountant
Hope for Families
07.2016 - 07.2017
- Managed operations including payroll, payables, receivables, and reconciliations.
- Managed general ledger, reconciliations, and monthly close.
Financial Coordinator
The Company
03.2015 - 03.2016
- Maintained departmental budgets and monitored variances.
- Conducted reconciliations and prepared journal entries.
Tax Accountant
Redi Carpet
03.2014 - 03.2014
- Processed multi-state tax returns and ensured compliance with regulations.
- Supported financial audits with tax schedules and documentation.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ08.2025
B.S. - Accounting
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ08-2016
Skills
- Clinical Trial & Research Finance
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Grants & Contracts Administration
- Financial Reporting (Excel, SmartView, PeopleSoft, OBIEE, Power BI)
- Sponsor & Federal Compliance (NIH, State, Federal)
- Revenue cycle management expertise
- Audit & Risk Management
- Process Improvement & Internal Controls
- Collaborative stakeholder management
Timeline
Senior Financial Analyst
Houston Galveston Area Council
11.2024 - Current
Institutional-wide Financial Analyst
UT Health
11.2023 - 11.2024
Grant & Contract Analyst
MD Anderson Cancer Center
10.2022 - 11.2023
Senior Grant & Contract Analyst (Contract)
Harris County Auditor’s Office
11.2021 - 10.2022
Financial Analyst III
City of Houston
10.2018 - 12.2021
Senior Associate (Contract)
Horne LLP
01.2018 - 10.2018
Senior Staff Analyst
Fircroft
07.2017 - 11.2017
Senior Accountant
Hope for Families
07.2016 - 07.2017
Financial Coordinator
The Company
03.2015 - 03.2016
Tax Accountant
Redi Carpet
03.2014 - 03.2014
MBA - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
B.S. - Accounting
University of Phoenix
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