Financial Manager

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, WA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Financial Manager (Project Accounting Manager) manages project cost accounting setup in Arizona’s Accounting System for projects in the five-year program, Local Projects, Transit, Aeronautics, and other applicable projects. The role directs financial operations, including approving Project Master requests, overseeing weekly federal billing and Indirect Cost Allocation Plan billing and rejects, and resolving complex accounting errors. The manager also serves as a key agency contact for compliance with the Federal Highway Administration Payment Integrity Information Act Audit.

The position manages the daily operations of the Project Accounting team, ensuring work is accurate, timely, and compliant with federal and state requirements. It includes staff supervision, performance management, communication, training, and development. The role also reviews cost accounting documents and approves non-federal requests, ensuring compliance with GAAP and applicable rules and regulations.

The position is based at the Arizona Department of Transportation’s Resource Administration office in Phoenix. Remote work within Arizona may be available based on business needs and continued achievement of performance measures; remote work is a management option and may be ended at the agency’s discretion.

Requirements

• Five years of professional experience in accounting, finance, or budgeting; a combination of experience, education, or training that meets the necessary KSAs may be substituted.
• Bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting from an accredited college or university, or a bachelor’s degree in a related field with at least 24 semester hours of accounting courses; a combination of experience, education, or training that meets the necessary KSAs may be substituted.
• Knowledge of capital budgeting concepts and principles related to transportation, transit, aeronautics, and other projects.
• Knowledge of project planning, programming, and scheduling, and federal funding methodologies, regulations, and guidelines.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and policies related to construction budgets and Federal-Aid revenues.
• Knowledge of GAAP and a detailed understanding of various funding types.
• Work management and leadership skills.
• Interpersonal skills for interactions with FHWA representatives, senior departmental staff, organizations, and customers.
• Strong analytical skills for researching and resolving financial and technical data issues.
• Proficient written and verbal communication, critical thinking, and proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Access and Google Workspace.
• Ability to train and develop a team and provide feedback in group or one-on-one settings.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to analyze and interpret contract and financial data and review a large volume of project documentation.
• Ability to meet deadlines, communicate in an organized and coherent manner, learn and work quickly with attention to detail and accuracy, adapt to changing priorities, and make recommendations for improvements.
• Must possess and retain a current, valid, class-appropriate driver’s license, complete required driver training, pass required license-record checks, and maintain an acceptable driving record when operating a vehicle on state business.
• Employees using a personally owned vehicle on state business must maintain the statutorily required liability insurance.
• Newly hired State employees must successfully complete the E-Verify program.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the Project Accounting team.
• Direct, instruct, and advise team members to ensure tasks comply with federal and state regulations and are completed accurately and on time.
• Resolve staff problems and answer questions.
• Conduct personnel management activities, including monthly one-on-one meetings and performance measures, evaluating team progress and performance, motivating the team, and training and developing employees.
• Communicate results and potential issues to appropriate personnel.
• Review cost accounting documents for accuracy and approve non-federal requests.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and federal and state rules and regulations.
• Manage project cost accounting setup in Arizona’s Accounting System for applicable projects.
• Approve Project Master requests and oversee weekly federal billing, Indirect Cost Allocation Plan billing and rejects, and resolution of complex accounting errors.
• Serve as a key point of contact for agency compliance related to the Federal Highway Administration Payment Integrity Information Act Audit.

Benefits

• Sick leave
• Vacation and 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks per year for a newborn or newly placed foster or adopted child (pilot program)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement plan through mandatory participation in the Arizona State Retirement System
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Optional short-term disability insurance
• Optional deferred compensation plans
• Optional supplemental life insurance
• Potential remote-work schedule, subject to management approval and business needs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager