WATA Grants & Reporting Manager

James City County•Williamsburg, VA

20h•$84,397 - $132,821

About The Position

Performs advanced high-level work planning, organizing, analyzing, monitoring, and directing the annual operating and capital budgets; prepares for and assists with the audits of grants and the annual financial statement and compliance audit; prepares and reviews grant applications; uses independent thinking and application of analytical skills and techniques to address complex funding projects. Responsibilities: Provides effective supervision of assigned staff, including the Budget & Reporting Analyst I/II including selection, performance management, employee relations, training, prioritizing and assigning work, and related activities. Assists in preparation of WATA’s annual operating and capital budgets; writes or assists in writing grant applications to obtain federal, state, and local funds; administers awarded grants, including financial reporting. Prepares financial reports for use by the Executive Director, the Board of Directors, and grantors; analytical studies, budget planning models and research projects to assist with long-term planning and policy development; and complex schedules, research, analysis and reports required for federal, state, and local agencies and external auditors. Gathers and analyzes data and to recommend and implement policy and procedural changes resulting from such analyses. Conducts and oversees the use of analytical procedures and methods for identifying financial deficiencies and problems. Plans, directs, and coordinates intricate financial activities across concurrent operations. Works collaboratively with WATA management and other personnel in communication of projected variances, available funds, and processing of grant reimbursement claims. Processes grant extension requests, applications, Milestone Progress Reports (MPR) and Federal Financial Reports (FFR). Identifies and researches new funding opportunities and monitors changes in guidance on existing funding opportunities. Writes or assists in writing policy documents; develops procedures for financial processes, including adequate internal controls. Reviews revenue transmittals, disbursement transactions, journal entries, monthly reports, and other financial activity to ensure the accuracy of the general ledger. Serves as WATA’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program Officer. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and eight years of experience using complex financial systems.
Two years of experience managing staff or leading teams
Must possess, or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire, a valid Virginia driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record based on James City County’s criteria.
Expert knowledge of principles, methods and practices of budget, accounting, ledger recording, balancing and financial reporting; processes for providing customer service including setting and meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction; and considerable knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) statements.
Skill in organization to manage multiple tasks; paying close attention to detail; time management to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
Skill in use of computer software including Microsoft Office Suite. Proficiency in Excel and financial/reporting systems.
Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, evaluate, inform, and motivate staff in a positive and effective manner.
Strong leadership techniques, principles and procedures to assign work, schedule, supervise, train, and evaluate the work of assigned staff.
Strong ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Strong application in technical and statistical knowledge in developing and interpreting financial models.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree and experience with federal, state and local grant writing and administration preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides effective supervision of assigned staff, including the Budget & Reporting Analyst I/II including selection, performance management, employee relations, training, prioritizing and assigning work, and related activities.
Assists in preparation of WATA’s annual operating and capital budgets; writes or assists in writing grant applications to obtain federal, state, and local funds; administers awarded grants, including financial reporting.
Prepares financial reports for use by the Executive Director, the Board of Directors, and grantors; analytical studies, budget planning models and research projects to assist with long-term planning and policy development; and complex schedules, research, analysis and reports required for federal, state, and local agencies and external auditors.
Gathers and analyzes data and to recommend and implement policy and procedural changes resulting from such analyses.
Conducts and oversees the use of analytical procedures and methods for identifying financial deficiencies and problems.
Plans, directs, and coordinates intricate financial activities across concurrent operations.
Works collaboratively with WATA management and other personnel in communication of projected variances, available funds, and processing of grant reimbursement claims.
Processes grant extension requests, applications, Milestone Progress Reports (MPR) and Federal Financial Reports (FFR).
Identifies and researches new funding opportunities and monitors changes in guidance on existing funding opportunities.
Writes or assists in writing policy documents; develops procedures for financial processes, including adequate internal controls.
Reviews revenue transmittals, disbursement transactions, journal entries, monthly reports, and other financial activity to ensure the accuracy of the general ledger.
Serves as WATA’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program Officer.
Performs other duties as assigned.