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Financial Accounting & Grants Transit Section Manager

Financial Accounting & Grants Transit Section Manager

Government JobsSeattle, WA, US
8 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Financial Accounting And Grants Manager (Transit Section Manager)

Metro Transit Finance and Administration Division is looking for highly organized, customer-focused Financial Accounting and Grants Manager (Transit Section Manager) to join our team. This Financial Accounting and Grants Manager is an integral member of the Finance and Administration team and will lead the financial accounting and grants administration functions for Metro Transit, ensuring that the Public Transportation Fund is appropriately reported.

This position will work under the guidance of the Assistant General Manager of Finance & Administration for Metro Transit. As a mobility agency, Metro moves hundreds of thousands of people in our region every day, helping them get to their destination. We know that mobility connects people to opportunity and that destination is sometimes more than an actual place. It may be a new job, a better education, a critical medical appointment, or a chance to start over. King County Metro's budget provides safe, equitable, and sustainable service now and in the future especially where needs are greatest.

This recruitment will be used to fill one (1) Financial Accounting and Grants Manager (Transit Section Manager). In addition, this selection process may be used to generate an eligibility pool for future Career Service, Special Duty Assignment, and Term Limited Temporary vacancies that may occur in this classification within this workgroup. The eligibility pool will be retained for 12 months from the date of posting and may be used at the discretion of the hiring authority.

Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of this work. As the Financial Accounting and Grants Manager, you will :

  • Oversee combination of the management of grants and financial accounting for the Metro Transit Department.
  • Oversee the preparation, implementation and monitoring of financial statements and grant reporting.
  • Oversee capitalization of fixed assets and annual asset inventory process.
  • Analyze and interpret legislation and ensure financial statements and related financial reports in compliance with changing requirements.
  • Ensure the financial accounting activities for Metro Transit are accurate and timely.
  • Identify and assess department projects / programs with grantor requirements; participate in developing revenue planning for grant funding associated with Metro's capital and operating programs.
  • Identify and assess policy and procedural issues and make recommendations to management on recommended courses of action.
  • Manage the work of staff, including recruitment and selection, discipline and termination, work assignments, employee development and performance evaluation.
  • Serve as the agency contact for federal, state and other granting agencies.
  • Lead agency response to state and federal program audits.

Our Financial Accounting and Grants Manager must have :

  • Experience leading teams of technical experts
  • Knowledge of grants management and administration
  • Knowledge of financial accounting techniques and principles
  • Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and techniques
  • Knowledge of auditing and internal control techniques and principles
  • Knowledge of project management techniques and principles
  • Analytical skills
  • Skill in policy analysis and design

    • Desired Skills or Knowledge :

  • Experience with FTA triennial reviews.
  • Experience with public transportation Grants and Financial Statements.

    • All Metro Transit Section Managers will also have the following skills and abilities :

  • Demonstrated experience building effective teams in diverse work environments while creating strong morale, instilling vision and purpose, and fostering open dialogue.
  • Interested in and inspired to develop and lead direct reports, furthering people's career goals, providing challenging and stretching tasks and assignments, and effectively developing all levels of staff.
  • Driven to build relationships and treat all employees and customers equitably, with respect and dignity, as well as solving problems for the good of all.
  • Experience working with labor and ability to develop and nurture strong, productive relationships with union leadership, respecting established processes and fostering an environment of mutual respect.
  • Excellent communicator, in both oral and written communications.
  • Strategic industry leader knowledgeable about how organizations work and how to get things done both through formal channels and informal networks.
  • Able to make complex decisions and to deal with concepts and complexity comfortably, in a capable and agile manner.
  • Able to see clearly ahead, anticipate future consequences, effectively set priorities, and have broad knowledge, perspective and the ability to articulate possibilities and spend time on what is important.
  • Skilled in process management and can quickly see the steps to accomplishing a task.
  • Exhibit composure and practice attentive and active listening.
  • Has a good sense of self, knowing personal strengths, weaknesses and biases and the impacts of these on others, particularly those you lead, possessing a commitment to continuously advancing this self-awareness.
  • Demonstrate transparency and build trust, courageously and consistently acting upon a strong set of core values that are aligned with King County Metro Transit's values.
  • Has the ability as a leader to facilitate difficult conversations, particularly related to race (and other protected classes), power, and privilege.
  • Has the leadership courage and ability to identify and take steps necessary to ensure that all have equitable opportunities to thrive.

    • Note : Candidates are encouraged to translate life experiences to show how they meet required experience, knowledge, education, and skills.

    Required Application Materials :

  • Completed applications will include at least 10 years of employment history (if you have 10 or more) or to include relevant experience.
  • A resume
  • A cover letter (two pages or less) is required describing how your education and / or experiences make you a good fit for this position.
  • Complete the supplemental questions

    • Note : Applications that do not include the required materials may be rejected as incomplete and will not advance in the process. Selection Process All the application materials will be screened for qualifications, competitiveness, completeness, attention to detail and written communications skills. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more interviews. Final offers are contingent on successful completion of reference checks. Work Schedule This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not overtime eligible. Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule, every other Thursday. Work hours are comprised of a 40-hour work week within core hours of workday, normally 6 : 00 a.m.-6 : 00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

    Union Membership : This position is not represented by a union. Class Code : 113004 / Transit Section Manager

    Work Location The work performed in this position is conducted in a hybrid office environment. Section Managers will be required to be on-site a minimum of three (3) days / week. The primary onsite location is the King Street Center located at 201 South Jackson Street, Seattle, WA. Teleworking Requirement The work associated with this position will be performed predominantly in a hybrid work environment working in the office and at home. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within areas on able distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

    Who May Apply This position is open to the public and all King County employees. To Apply If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact : Manal Tirhi, mtirhi@kingcounty.gov

    King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs :

  • Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options : King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents
  • Life and disability insurance : employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
  • Retirement : eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
  • Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
  • 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
  • Generous vacation and paid sick leave
  • Paid parental,
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