TANK; Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky - Director of Finance, Accounting & Grants

Director Of Accounting, Finance & Grants

The Director of Accounting, Finance & Grants leads the organization'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.

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 executive leadership and the 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 applicable supplier diversity and regulatory reporting programs.

· 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 documentation, grant testing, and preparation of schedules or supporting documentation requested by auditors.

Budget Development & Administration

· Leads the annual budget process, including departmental coordination, financial modeling, revenue and expense forecasting and presentation materials.

· Monitors budget performance and provide regular variance analysis and recommendations.

· Maintains alignment between the general ledger, chart of accounts, budget worksheets, financial systems, and department-level reporting to ensure accurate budgeting and reporting across the organization.

· Partners with department leaders to improve financial accountability and resource allocation and to monitor spending trends and variances.

· Develops financial dashboards and reporting tools to support transparency and informed decision-making.

· Communicates operating budget information to various regulatory agencies through web portals, email, formal reports, and other required submission methods.

Grants Management & Compliance

· Manages all grant…