SENIOR DIRECTOR ACCOUNTING

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Job Description
Job Summary
Plans, directs, and oversees various functional areas of the Accounting Department, such as payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit and collections, general accounting, project accounting, management and reporting and analysis, and financial information systems.
This position will direct a team of accounting professionals to provide timely and accurate accounting services, streamline, and automate business processes, and lead in the implementation of financial reporting requirements/ regulations and new financial systems.
Minimum Qualifications
A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a two-for-one year basis. A typical combination includes:
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; Master′s Degree in a related field preferred
Experience
Five years of relevant management-level experience in accounting
Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) and/or CMA (Certified Management Accountant) preferred
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected.
The following are the preferred qualifications:
Experience performing Accounting work in the public (government) sector including the application of governmental accounting requirements, compliance, and reporting
Experience utilizing various Computer Business Software such as Oracle E-Business Suite or other Accounting Software (i.e. SAP, Quickbooks, etc.) to work on Grant Billing/Project Accounting, General Ledgers, Accounts Payable/Receivable, and Fixed Assets
Example of Duties
Establishes and implements agency-wide accounting policies, procedures, work standards, and internal controls
Ensures regulatory compliance with federal and state laws, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), and agency policies
Responsible for preparation and analysis of all external financial reports
Manages Metro's annual financial and compliance audits, and other internal and external audits
Authorizes fund transactions, including transfers across accounts, withdrawals under letter of credit for grants and subsidies, issuance of checks, and cash working funds
Establishes and monitors the department's long-range goals, budgets, schedules, and strategies
Develops, enhances, and maintains systems of internal controls to protect agency assets
Provides day-to-day leadership and direction, including distribution and evaluation of work, motivating, training and development, coaching and mentoring for career advancement, and advising and planning
Advises senior management on Metro's financial and accounting matters, including any new accounting pronouncements and regulations for recording and reporting financial information/transactions
Participates in long-term strategic financial planning
Represents the department at meetings, conferences, and public events
Maintains, upgrades, and enhances the various accounting systems applications
Improves the accounting and administrative processes, as well as maintains the department′s policy and procedures manuals
Works on special projects as requested
Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employees
Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out
May be required to perform other related job duties
Knowledge of:
Theories, principles, and practices of governmental accounting, financial recordkeeping, reporting, and information systems, and budgeting
Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations relating to governmental accounting and financial recordkeeping for a public agency
Regulations governing payroll and credit/collections
Financial reporting requirements
Concepts of internal controls
Modern management theories and practices
Financial applications, Enterprise Resource Planning systems, and payroll systems
Applicable business software applications
Skills in:
Organizing, planning, and directing the work of accounting staff
Performing and coordinating financial audits
Setting and monitoring goals, strategic plans, schedules, and budgets
Establishing and implementing policies and procedures
Determining strategies to achieve goals
Analyzing data and situations, identifying problems, recommending solutions, and evaluating outcomes
Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions
Communicating effectively orally and in writing
Preparing complex comprehensive financial reports and correspondence
Interacting professionally with all levels of Metro staff and external representatives and customers
Organizing and managing time
Exercising leadership
Operating computers and general office equipment
Ability to :
Compile, analyze, and interpret complex data
Plan staffing and financial needs
Meet tight time constraints and deadlines
Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and collective bargaining agreements.
Represent Metro before the public
Make financial decisions within a budget
Handle highly confidential information
Direct, train, mentor, and motivate assigned staff
Read, write, speak, and understand English
Special Conditions
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Working Conditions
Typical office situation
Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen
Physical Effort Required
Sitting at a desk or table
Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium
Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions
Communicating through speech in the English language required
Additional Information
Number of Openings: 1
Salary Range: $127,940 - $159,910 - $191,880
Requisition ID: 220023
Posting Date: Feb 24, 2022
Posting End Date - External: Mar 20, 2022
Selection Procedure:
Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Application Procedure:
Candidates can complete their Employment Applications on their mobile device or computer.
Tele**** or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.
All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. on the posting end date.
Metro is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, committed to maintaining an environment that values diversity and where its employees and applicants are free from discrimination, harassment and retaliation. Decisions affecting all LACMTA employment practices are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal or state statutes.
Closing Date/Time: Mar 20, 2022

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