Revenue and Reconciliation Manager

About the position

Hello, we're Metro! Metro is dedicated to shaping a better future for the greater Portland region. The work the people of Metro do every day benefits the lives of the people who live here, today, and tomorrow. The Waste Prevention and Environmental Services department (WPES) is seeking a strong, human-centered leader who values transparency and adaptability to join us as our Revenue and Reconciliation Manager. In this role, you will lead a team of three skilled analysts responsible for reviewing and reconciling invoices related to Metro's major solid waste contracts and the solid waste information that private facilities report to Metro. The person in this position will play a crucial role in monitoring regulatory compliance and protecting public resources by verifying the accuracy of solid waste and financial transaction data that Metro uses for contract payments, policy evaluation, fee and tax assessment, and other critical functions. This position reports to the Policy and Compliance Program Director. Metro's Waste Prevention and Environmental Services department plans and oversees the region's garbage and recycling system - working with local communities, government and industry partners to protect the environment, conserve resources, and ensure that our garbage and recycling system works for everyone. WPES is committed to leading with equity in everything we do. We are guided by the 2030 Regional Waste Plan, which is focused on advancing racial equity, reducing the environmental and health impacts of products, maintaining and improving our garbage and recycling system, and rectifying the historic and ongoing inequities of that system on communities of color and others in our region. This position is ideal for a self-aware, team-oriented leader dedicated to advancing equity and public trust. If you excel at building teams, fostering collaboration, analyzing complex information, and finding innovative solutions, this role is for you.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to effectively review and reconcile invoices related to Metro's major solid waste contracts and the solid waste information reported to Metro by private facilities.
• Oversee, assign, and coordinate the work of the team to ensure that private facilities comply with Metro's record keeping and reporting requirements, pay requisite fees and taxes and ensure that Metro makes accurate and timely payments for transfer station operations, transport, landfill and fuel contracts.
• Promote respect for diversity, equity, and inclusion as a key organizational value through leadership and decision-making processes.
• Direct and supervise technical and professional staff in their daily work, providing coaching and helping staff grow professionally.
• Research and recommend new procedures and technologies to improve workflows.
• Liaise and strategize with other Metro teams on related work.
• Develop policy and strategic recommendations for the department to improve programs, services, operations, compliance and oversight of the garbage and recycling system.
• Act as a liaison between Metro staff, contractors, and the public to gather and provide contract information.
• Review and evaluate solid waste data and contract information, prepare reports, and present issues, findings, and recommendations to department leadership.
• Promote effective data governance and data quality assurance procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field.
• Three (3) years leading or supervising people.
• Two (2) years project management experience in the area of responsibility.
• Any combination of education, professional, volunteer and lived experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the classification duties and responsibilities.

Nice-to-haves

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential.
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential.
• Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning software systems like PeopleSoft, WeighMaster, Strong, SWIS eFile and other similar applications.
• Familiarity with the regional solid waste system operations, recordkeeping, and management practices.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and SQL database skills highly preferred, including advanced functions and data manipulation (e.g., macros, pivot tables, complex formulas, and queries).

Benefits

• Hybrid telework options.
• Health insurance.
• Retirement plans.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.