Sr. Manager of Finance

• Perform highly technical and complex accounting analysis, research, preparation, and maintenance of financial records, reports, and systems in compliance with Federal and State rules and regulations.
• Manage accounting operations, including budget control, cash management, grants management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, treasury, general ledger, payroll, fixed assets, and revenue services.
• Compile, complete, and ensure timely monthly and year-end financial closing; review monthly and year-end financial statements and supporting documentation; review statements, schedules, and reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Design, implement, and improve daily work and month-end processes and procedures to ensure efficient, accurate and complete information within established time frames.
• Plan, assign, and supervise the work of staff; interview and recommend selection of job candidates; train, monitor and evaluate performance; take corrective action as needed.
• Consult with and provide expert assistance to management, other departments, external auditors, and vendors; assist other departments to resolve technical accounting issues.
• Develop, maintain, and ensure optimal utilization of financial accounting information systems.
• Develop and recommend improvements to accounting policies, processes, and procedures.
• Prepare financial reports using database and spreadsheet applications; letters, reports, and other documentation.
• Serve as audit liaison on external audits.
• Assist with treasury management and investment procedures and recommendations.
• Work with and maintain confidential information.
• Demonstrate regular and punctual attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Uniform System of Accounts (USOA), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Budgeting, Accounting and Reporting System (BARS), and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS); laws, rules, and regulations governing transit financial practices and procedures.
• Principles, practices, and methods of financial management to include investments, fiscal management activity reporting, fiscal year guidelines, industry best practices, and internal controls.
• Principles and practices of budget administration and analysis.
• Quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
• Prepare financial and account records, reports, and documents.
• Principles of supervision, training, employee development and motivation.
• Interpret and communicate accounting data.
• Implement programs, policies, procedures.
• Plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others.
• Identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions.
• Accurately prepare and maintain records, files, and reports.
• Communicate technical subject matter to non-technical audiences.
• Learn new technologies, policies, procedures, and guidelines established by professional organizations and/or governing agencies.
• Utilize office equipment and other relevant technology (software and systems) to meet business needs.
• Understand, follow, and communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Work as a team member and independently; effectively apply organizational and time management skills; meet deadlines and comply with Agency policies.
• Exercise sound judgment in making decisions.
• Focus on tasks and recall details; handle frequent interruptions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration and four-years of increasingly responsible accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess a valid Washington State driver's license. 

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS & OTHER REQUIREMENTS

None.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

CPA and/or CPFO and seven years’ experience managing public sector finance department operations in a supervisory capacity.

OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

• Collaboration:   Shares time and knowledge with others; adjusts priorities as circumstances dictate; follows through on commitments, accepts responsibility for actions, resolves interpersonal conflicts constructively.  
• Diversity: Demonstrates an awareness and respect of cultural and individual values.  Treats all people with dignity, courtesy and respect.
• Fiscal Accountability: Actively contributes to the productivity of the agency; demonstrates good stewardship of company time and resources; displays high standards of ethical conduct.
• Customer Service:  Anticipates the needs of internal and external customers; delivers quality work products and services within expected timeframes. Considers and responds appropriately to people in various situations.
• Innovation: Considers new approaches to situations; encourages ideas and improvements.
• Sustainability: Actively encourages environmental benefits and the conservation of natural resources.
• Safety: Adheres to safety related laws, regulations, standards, and practices; performs work in a safe manner; encourages and supports others to be safe while at work.

Salary : $88,974 - $133,461