Manager, Capital Finance & Grants Management

Manager, Capital Finance & Grants Management

COTA's Manager, Capital Finance & Grants Management is responsible for building and leading the newly established Capital Finance team, including capital program development, planning, funding, governance, oversight, post-award grants management and administering the Transit Supportive Infrastructure program. This role oversees the full lifecycle of capital funding and provides financial stewardship over the organization's capital program. This role acts as the bridge between long-term infrastructure goals and the complex regulatory requirements and maintaining rigorous compliance with Federal Transit Administration (FTA), state, and local regulations and aligning funding sources and uses.

This position is a key partner to Grants, Capital Projects, Procurement, and Operations to support fiscally sound service delivery and stewardship of public funds.

Performs other duties in alignment with the COTA Strategic Plan and in support of the organization's vision to Move Every Life Forward.

Essential Job Functions

• Capital Planning, Grants Administration & Oversight
• Grant Compliance, Accounting & Audit Coordination
• Financial Reporting & Analysis
• Grants & Capital Project Management
• Leadership, Collaboration & Stakeholder Support
• Systems & Process Improvement

Minimum Education & Experience

Required:

• Requires a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, public administration, or a related field required; a master's degree is preferred. A minimum of five (5) years' experience in financial and/or grants management, including at least three (3) years in a leadership capacity, preferably within a public transit agency or governmental entity. An equivalent combination of education and/or training and relevant finance and grants management experience will also be considered.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA);
  Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO); or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) credential preferred.

COTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on job needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status