Manager, Accounting
About The Position
The Accounting Manager reports directly to the Controller and plays a critical role in strengthening internal controls, financial reporting accuracy, and process improvement. The role serves as a backup to the Controller and provides strategic financial guidance to CapMetro management and employees across the organization. This hybrid position is primarily based at the employee’s home or another location in Texas, with in-office work as needed and the ability to respond to a CapMetro facility within 24 hours when business needs require. The position is identified as security sensitive, and incumbents are subject to annual background checks. The role leads financial close and reporting, treasury operations, audit and compliance activities, grant administration, financial systems governance, process improvement, financial analysis, and organizational support. It also directs and develops accounting staff, coordinates work with vendors and consultants, and supports CapMetro’s Safety Management Systems process. Work is generally performed in an office environment with minimal exposure to unpleasant or hazardous conditions. The work involves multiple project timelines, managing employees performing complex work, frequent interruptions, and substantial computer use.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, including 24 college semester hours in accounting.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.
- Eight years of progressively responsible experience as a staff accountant or in a similar position, including two years of management experience managing employees or projects.
- Strong working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and modern financial systems.
- Knowledge of financial reporting, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, fixed asset accounting, internal controls, audit management, budgeting, and financial systems administration.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Skill in preparing, analyzing, and reviewing complex financial statements, audit schedules, accounting records, and regulatory reports while ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Skill in leading and developing accounting staff, managing multiple priorities, and building effective working relationships with auditors, regulatory agencies, management, and internal stakeholders.
- Advanced proficiency using personal computers, spreadsheets, databases, and word processing software.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and complete assignments by established due dates.
- Ability to work in the office as needed and respond to a CapMetro facility within 24 hours when business needs require.
- Ability to stand and sit frequently throughout an eight-hour period, reach vertically and horizontally, use telephone or headset equipment, lift and move materials weighing up to 20 pounds, work at a computer terminal for 6–8 hours a day, and function amid constant interruptions.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with GAAP, GASB, and CapMetro policies.
- Direct general ledger activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, accruals, liabilities, and supporting documentation.
- Ensure proper accounting and reporting for capital assets and projects, including depreciation, additions, and disposals.
- Oversee treasury operations, cash management, liquidity planning, and investment earnings optimization.
- Lead the annual financial statement audit and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors.
- Support Single Audits, retirement plan audits, NTD reporting, and FTA compliance reviews by ensuring financial data integrity and timely completion of audit requirements.
- Develop, maintain, and communicate accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
- Review and submit federal grant draw documentation to the FTA and ensure alignment between grant activity, financial records, and audited statements.
- Administer and govern Oracle Fusion financial modules, including the Chart of Accounts and expense management functions.
- Lead ERP and process improvement initiatives with IT to enhance efficiency, reporting capabilities, and data integrity.
- Partner with Budget, Grants, Revenue, and other departments to analyze financial results, resolve variances, reconcile operational data, and support strategic decision-making.
- Direct, develop, and evaluate accounting staff while fostering accountability, professional development, and operational excellence.
- Promote a positive safety culture, support employee health, safety, and security, and ensure compliance with organizational safety initiatives.
- Support CapMetro’s Safety Management Systems process by ensuring staff follow safety and security policies, consider safety in their work, and report safety and security concerns.
- Plan, schedule, delegate, and oversee employee work assignments; authorize, coordinate, and schedule work with vendors and consultants; conduct personnel actions, including hiring and interviewing; and oversee hiring, training, assignments, and performance evaluations.
- Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
