Controller, Finance & Banking, Accounting Manager

Overview

Job Title: Controller

Department: Finance

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer

FLSA Status: Exempt

The Controller serves as the senior accounting authority for the organization and is responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of all financial records. This role provides hands-on leadership over accounting operations, monthly close, reconciliations, internal controls, and audit readiness.

The Controller ensures the organization meets all accounting, compliance, and reporting requirements while reducing operational and audit risk.

• Own the general ledger and lead a timely, accurate monthly and annual close process
• Review and approve journal entries, accruals, and adjustments
• Ensure balance sheet accounts are fully reconciled, documented, and reviewed monthly
• Maintain accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP and applicable standards

• Design, implement, and enforce an internal controls framework across finance operations
• Establish written SOPs for accounting, payroll, AP, cash handling, and reconciliations
• Identify control gaps and implement corrective actions
• Serve as the primary owner of audit readiness and audit response
• Coordinate external audits, including Single Audit requirements, as applicable

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Support CFO reporting to executive leadership and governing bodies
• Ensure consistency, accuracy, and transparency in financial reporting

• Supervise accounting staff and assign close, reconciliation, and reporting responsibilities
• Enforce segregation of duties and review protocols
• Build redundancy and institutional knowledge within the accounting team
• Support cross-training to reduce single points of failure

• Oversee use of financial systems and ensure data integrity
• Partner with the CFO to improve close timelines, reconciliation quality, and reporting reliability
• Support targeted automation and process improvements focused on control effectiveness

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 8 to 12 years of progressive accounting experience
• Demonstrated ownership of monthly close, reconciliations, and audits
• Strong internal control and compliance expertise

• CPA or equivalent certification
• Experience in public sector, transit, or grant-funded environments
• Familiarity with complex ERP and financial reporting systems

• Must be familiar with general ledger entries and use of accounting software.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, is critical. Should be comfortable working with senior management.
• Must have a proven ability to handle all internal and external customers or stakeholders with courtesy, diplomacy and tact, especially as it relates to controversial or confrontational situations. Displays a service-oriented attitude.
• Ensures work is compliant with all applicable city, state and federal laws.
• Must be able to maintain utmost confidentiality.
• Must be a self-starter, be able to work independently and possess strong interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to operate a personal computer and be proficient in MS Office Suite of products, particularly Excel and Word.
• Requires ability to handle numerous activities concurrently.
• Must be willing and able to comply with MTM’s D&A policy.
• Experience in the transportation industry is a plus.
• Regular and consistent attendance is necessary.
• Must always comply with safety and COVID protocols and is expected to monitor compliance by employees for information sharing with HR management as needed.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license in accordance with general company standards.

• Extensive sitting is required while using office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, or fax machines.
• Some standing and walking during a normal workday will also be required as well as bending, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
• Most work will be performed in inside working conditions but should be able to tolerate changes in building…