Director of Finance, Accounting & Grants

Director of Finance, Accounting and Grants

The Director of Finance, Accounting & Grants leads TANK's operating and capital budgeting processes, financial planning, grant management and administration, compliance activities, financial and regulatory reporting, and financial analysis. This position serves as a key member of the leadership team, providing financial insight and guidance to support sound decision-making, long-term sustainability, operational effectiveness, and responsible stewardship of public resources. The Director also provides oversight to the financial accounting team.

The Director ensures the integrity, accuracy, and transparency of financial information while managing complex funding sources, including federal, state, and local grants. This position develops and implements of financial strategies, policies, and controls that align organizational resources with strategic priorities and community needs. The Director partners cross-functionally with internal departments, funding agencies, and external stakeholders to ensure accurate financial reporting, effective resource planning, and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor's degree with a concentration in accounting, budgeting, finance, economics, or public administration, or any equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the above-noted knowledge, skills, and abilities. MBA or an MS in Financial Management is highly preferred.
• Minimum seven (7) years of experience in progressively responsible positions within the functional financial management areas, including accounting, budgeting, auditing, or financial or fiscal analysis.

• Minimum five (5) years of management experience.
• Experience in governmental, nonprofit, transportation, or other publicly funded environments preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of governmental accounting principles, budgeting, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Knowledge of grant administration, compliance requirements, and public funding processes.
• Ability to analyze complex financial information and communicate findings clearly to both financial and non-financial audiences.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and competing demands.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to ethical financial stewardship and public service.

• Leader with a proven record of success in managing staff within a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to provide effective leadership and develop cooperative working relationships with staff, department heads, the public, and contract service providers.
• Ability to manage confidential information and documents.
• Strong problem solving and conflict management skills.
• Ability and experience to apply effective management principles and practices.
• Strong computer and standard business/office software skills.
• Desire to continue professional development.

Financial Leadership & Strategy:

• Serves as the organization's financial leader and strategic advisor to the General Manager, leadership team, and Board of Directors.
• Develops and implements financial strategies that support organizational goals, sustainability, and responsible growth.
• Provides analysis, recommendations, and financial forecasting to support operational and capital planning decisions.
• Monitors financial trends, risks, opportunities, and emerging challenges; recommend solutions to leadership.
• Leads the development of annual operating and capital budgets, including long-range financial planning.
• Evaluates financial impacts of service changes, operational initiatives, contracts, and strategic investments.

Accounting Operations & Financial Reporting:

• Supervises the Manager of Financial Accounting and thereby direct all accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, fixed assets, cash management, and financial reconciliations.
• Prepares monthly financial statements, variance reports, dashboard materials and financial narratives for TANK management and Board of Directors.
• Develops and analyzes key financial and operational performance indicators, including revenue trends, labor costs, fringe benefits, medical expense trends, materials, services, claims, and other major cost drivers.
• Acts as liaison to the federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise reporting system.
• Establishes and maintains strong internal controls, financial policies, and procedures while maintaining compliance with governmental accounting principles and reporting requirements.
• Provides long-term financial planning, scenario analysis/modeling, and funding analysis and projections to assist leadership in evaluating agency priorities and financial sustainability.
• Supports annual audit activities, Uniform Guidance compliance, internal control…