Manager, MT Accounting

Metropolitan Council•Minneapolis, MN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, MT Accounting provides strategic direction for accounting functions to fully integrate strategic financial management and reporting for Metro Transit Bus and Light Rail operations in coordination with the Metropolitan Council including both Operating and Capital Reporting. This role is responsible for coordination of financial reporting for internal stakeholders (Senior Management, General Manager, Management Committee) and external partners (County Funding Partners, FTA, Legislature, etc.). The position ensures Federal and State audit compliance and provides financial leadership and expertise in response to Legislative, Funding Partner, and Executive Management requests. Education in financial disciplines is essential to maintain strong financial controls. This posting will establish an eight (8) month eligibility pool for current and future opening.

Requirements

Any of the following combinations of experience in accounting, budgeting, or financial management, AND completed education in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a directly related field; including three (3) years of supervisory experience:
High school diploma/GED and eleven (11) years of experience; including three (3) years of supervisory experience
Associate’s degree and nine (9) years of experience; including three (3) years of supervisory experience
Bachelor’s degree and seven (7) years of experience; including three (3) years of supervisory experience
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for governmental organizations' accounting practices and principles
Knowledge of governmental rules and regulations relating to grant administration
Knowledge of project management, strategic planning, presentation development, and public speaking
Knowledge of Financial Systems and Accounting Best Practices
Knowledge of management/supervisory practices, performance management, including coaching, counseling, staff development, performance improvement, and discipline
Demonstrated experience and skills in financial management systems to efficiently and effectively supervise the preparation of financial statements and analysis
Skilled in project management and leadership skills, including developing effective units and project teams, delegating tasks, problem-solving, scheduling, and budgeting
Skills in problem-solving
Ability to explain complex financial issues
Strong sense of urgency and commitment to meeting expectations and deadlines with quality work product
Ability to lead staff, work groups, facilitate/negotiate with others to implement best practices, new GAAP, internal controls, etc.
Ability to apply mathematics/statistical methods/procedures
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional documents
Ability to present findings and recommendations to all levels of management inside the organization and to external stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with diverse populations.
Experience coaching, developing, and mentoring staff.
Experience working in a public sector finance particularly government finance.
Experience in ERP system implementation.
Accounting best practices in public transportation
Experience working with a diverse workforce and diverse communities

Responsibilities

Coordinate and report monthly/quarterly financial information with forecasts for the balance of the year to the Metro Transit General Manager, Director of Finance, and Management Committee.
Coordinate, develop, prioritize, and oversee Ad Hoc Reporting Requests to ensure understanding of the request, consistency of the information, and compliance with Metro Transit Operating and Capital Budgets and Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Financial reporting.
Coordinate preparation for Federal, State of Minnesota Annual Audit, Metropolitan Council Internal Audits, and State Legislative Audits for Metro Transit.
Coordinate and manage the cash management of Metro Transit's operating and capital activities to ensure adequate cash on hand for obligations.
Manage the fixed asset and inventory accounting system with to ensure proper tracking of extensive fixed assets and inventory.
Coordinate the grants accounting activity with the grants management activity to ensure proper expenditure and reporting to the Federal Transit Administration.
Monitor and enforce compliance with all applicable federal, state, Metropolitan Council, and GAAP laws, policies, and standards.
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and Metropolitan Council policies and procedures.
Monitor and enforce any changes to GAAP and GASB to ensure division compliance.
Monitor and enforce changes for federal, state, and local policies and standards.
Identify and implement improvements to business practices benefiting timely and accurate financial reporting.
Review and determine allocations needed at the division and Metropolitan Council level.
Promote coordination within division Finance and Departments internally and with Regional Administration services at the Metropolitan Council.
Foster a customer service mentality throughout the department to ensure a high level of service for all internal managers who require timely and accurate financial information.
Manage and evaluate staff performance, encourage staff training and development, counsel and mentor when appropriate, and document non-performance.
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and Metro Council personnel policies and procedures.