Job Title: Financial Controller
Location: Hampton VA (Onsite)
We are currently seeking candidates who meet the following qualification
Responsibilities: - Leadership & Management:
- Oversee the Accounting Department including Accounts Payable and Receivable Payroll Fixed Assets Financial Analysis and Accounting.
- Supervise Assistant Controller accounting staff and financial analysts.
- Plan and organize work programs; monitor and evaluate staff performance taking corrective actions as necessary.
- Financial Operations:
- Manage financial close processes and ensure adherence to GAAP and funding partner requirements.
- Analyze financial statements and reports making informed decisions and providing clear directives.
- Ensure reconciliation of general ledger accounts with subsidiary ledgers and oversee adjustments to the general ledger.
- Oversee the preparation of financial reports including monthly balance sheets income statements and budget variance reports.
- Audit & Compliance:
- Manage HRTs annual financial and compliance audits as well as external and internal audits.
- Prepare documentation for FTA triennial reviews drug and alcohol audits independent audits state audits and EEO Program audits.
- Ensure compliance with HRTs Environmental Management System (EMS) and relevant policies.
- Policy & Communication:
- Establish and implement accounting policies procedures and practices.
- Communicate policy decisions across departments and provide guidance on financial policies procedures and budget reporting.
- Recommend and implement department controls and procedures.
- Records Management:
- Manage records in compliance with HRTs Records Management Policy and Procedures.
Qualifications: Education & Certifications: - Bachelors degree in accounting business administration or finance (required).
- CPA or CMA certification (preferred).
- MBA (preferred).
Experience: - 5 10 years of accounting experience including enterprise fund accounting grants accounting fixed assets and general ledger management.
- Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience.
Skills & Knowledge: - Comprehensive understanding of GAAP and its application in enterprise fund accounting.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables VLOOKUP logical analysis statements).
- Familiarity with accounting software and systems including PS Finance nVision ECHO system and Citrix.
- Strong analytical and decisionmaking skills.
- Exceptional communication and leadership abilities.
Software Expertise: - Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced Excel skills required).
- Email platforms financial systems and internet tools relevant to accounting functions.
Special Requirements: - Ability to manage and direct complex accounting functions within a transit agency environment.
- Proven ability to lead and train employees to meet performance standards and organizational goals.
FLSA Status: - Exempt
If you meet these qualifications please submit your application via link provided in Linkedin.
Kindly do not call the general line to submit your application.