Director of Finance

Company:
Flint Hills Area Transportation Agency Inc. (FHATA)

Position Title:

Director of Finance

Reports To:

Executive Director

Classification:
Exempt;
Full-time

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 8AM-5PM

Location:

5815 Marlatt Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66503

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION:

The Director of Finance oversees all financial operations of the Flint Hills Area Transportation Agency, including policy development, planning, reporting, and internal controls. This role ensures the agency’s financial health and provides strategic support to the Executive Director and team. It also manages federal and state transit grants, ensuring compliance and accurate reporting. The position safeguards agency resources and delivers reliable financial information.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership / Executive Team Responsibilities

• Collaborates with executive leadership to define long-term goals and support them through fiscal strategy.
• Serves as a non-voting Board Treasurer.
• Leads budget development and strategic financial planning.
• Advises the Executive Director on financial decisions and policy.
• Ensures compliance with financial regulations and maintains awareness of changes in accounting standards.
• Represents the department externally and engages in professional development.

Fiscal Roles and Responsibilities

• Prepares financial statements and reports in accordance with GAAP.
• Develops and monitors operating and capital budgets; ensures financial stability and prevents overruns.
• Oversees tax filings, audits, and accounting systems (Quick Books, Fleet Maintenance).
• Manages banking records, reconciliations, and all accounting functions.
• Conducts financial analysis and maintains asset records and depreciation schedules.
• Oversees payroll, benefits, and retirement plan administration.
• Develops and enforces procurement policies.

Grant Management and compliance

• Administers and reports on federal, state, and local grants.
• Ensures agency-wide compliance and conducts internal audits.
• Responds to external audits and implements corrective actions.
• Maintains cost allocation methods and uses federal/state grant systems (TRAMS, ECHO, KDOT).

People Management (Relationship Management)

• Oversees Finance Team operations and ensures deadlines are met.
• Promotes high standards and continuous improvement.
• Coaches and evaluates staff; manages disciplinary actions.
• Supports EEO program implementation and compliance, including audits and reporting.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in business administration (or related field) and Certified Public Accounting designation, required.
• Education Preferred:
  Master’s degree in business administration (or related field), preferred.
• Experience:
  
  5-7 years’ experience in government, non-profit, public transportation or other relevant area.
• Experience Preferred: 5-7 years’ experience working with Federal Transit Administration grants.
• Experience Preferred:
  Two years’ experience in public transportation and/or grant administration
• Experience Preferred:
  Experience with Quick Books Enterprise.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting theories, principles, methods, practices, and
• Knowledge of techniques commonly used in locating errors in accounting
• Knowledge of generally accepted auditing principles, procedures, and
• Knowledge of cost accounting and cost funding

• Knowledge and understanding of proper internal controls

• Knowledge of governmental accounting and budgeting principles and
• Knowledge of federal grant procedures and
• Ability to collect and organize accounting data, interpret its significance, and prepare accurate financial reports.
• Ability to present accounting data in a clear and understandable manner to both technical and non-technical
• Ability to solve difficult and complex accounting and related financial
• Ability to analyze and recommend improvements in accounting
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports and correspondence related to the
• Ability to maintain favorable public relations

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and…