SUMMARY

Provides centralized accounting and revenue operation services for Authority; assets $3.8 billion, annual revenue $650 million, annual expenditures $650 million, and payroll for 4,800 employees. Plans, develops, and implements long and short-range accounting operations programs and strategies based on the Authority’s strategic goals and objectives. Directs the Authority’s accounting and financial recording and reporting, including all monthly, interim and annual financial statements, capital projects, federal and state statutory reporting including Form 941 payroll tax returns, Federal Transit Administration (FTA) requirements, the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), and functions including union and non-union payroll, general disbursements, revenues, cash, receivables, construction, real estate, contracts, federal grants, fixed assets and property control, inventories, cost allocations, insurance program, and special projects. Develops and implements policies and procedures to support these functions. Anticipates future needs from an accounting and reporting standpoint for the Authority, utilizing data processing where feasible.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field, CPA certification required, Master’s degree in Business Administration is strongly desired. Eight years of experience in Accounting, including five years of management experience in a medium to large organization, or five years of experience managing multiple accounting functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Plans, develops, and oversees the implementation of long and short-range accounting operations strategies and programs to support the Authority’s strategic goals and objectives.
2. Division Management-Directs the day-to-day activities of the Authority’s general accounting functions (including union and non-union payroll, general disbursements, revenues, cash, receivables, construction, real estate, contracts, federal grants, fixed assets and property control, inventories, cost allocations, insurance program, special projects, etc.). Provides accurate and timely reporting of all financial results; alerts management to transactions that violate Authority policy and procedure, as well as costs or contracts that are approaching or exceeding budgeted amounts.
3. Employee Relations/Development- Interviews, hires and develops subordinate personnel; sets standards and evaluates performance of employees; provides feedback, coaches, disciplines, and discharges as appropriate.
4. Budgeting - Develops and submits for approval operating and capital budgets for the Office; manages within approved budget.
5. Interdepartmental Relations - Provides accounting advice and counsel to AGM of Finance, other senior staff, division directors, and managers relative to the accounting and reporting requirements for their respective areas.
6. External Relations - Responds to requests for information from legislative committees and other external forces related to financial and accounting data. Works closely with external governmental agencies and public auditors relative to the accounting and reporting requirements of the Authority.
7. Performs other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Four Managers of Accounting; Accounting System Administrator & Project Manager; Manager of General Ledger, and Manager of Cost Analysis and Payroll, and Manager of Accounts Payable.