Accounting Manager; Principal Financial Analyst

Opportunity

Accounting Manager (Principal Financial Analyst)

Under general direction of the Director of Finance, the Accounting Manager plans, organizes, manages and provides direction for Finance activities including cash management, financial analysis, accounts payable and receivable, grants management, payroll and benefit administration, and financial reporting; performs complex professional and technical finance work related to processing financial transactions and preparing and reconciling financial and accounting records and reporting; ensures regulatory compliance with governmental accounting standards;

maintains and improves the accounting system; provides highly complex and responsible support to the Director of Finance in areas of expertise; and performs related work as required.

Alameda CTC is a joint powers authority that plans, funds and delivers transportation programs and projects that expand access and improve mobility in Alameda County. It was created by the merger of the Alameda County Congestion Management Agency and the Alameda County Transportation Improvement Authority to allow better coordination of transportation planning and programming within the County, as well as to position Alameda County jurisdictions and transit agencies to better compete for limited state and federal transportation dollars.

• Expertise in government accounting, auditing, financial reporting, budgeting, and regulatory compliance; the desire to evaluate processes and procedures with a willingness to lead change to improve systems and workflows, including leveraging technology to streamline work processes while maintaining accuracy, transparency, and compliance in all financial operations.
• Experience in all accounting operations including general ledger maintenance, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash and debt management, grants management, quarter‑end and year‑end closing processes, and financial reporting.
• Experience participating in financial audits and reporting, including the development of the annual comprehensive financial report (ACFR).
• Knowledge of financial internal control requirements, generally accepted accounting principles, Governmental Accounting Standards Board regulations, and relevant federal, state and local laws.
• The ability to lead and supervise staff members to provide both technical direction while maintaining high standards of accuracy, consistency and efficiency, and mentorship to strengthen collaboration and foster growth.
• The aptitude to communicate effectively, both orally and in written form, to convey complex financial information and to establish and maintain cohesive working relationships with finance staff and members of other departments, agencies and organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Advanced skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, specifically Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.

• Manages and directs all accounting functions including the general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, audit preparations, financial analysis, cash management, grants management, capital assets, payroll and benefits, and maintenance of the accounting software system.
• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the department.
• Trains, motivates, directs, evaluates, and selects personnel; evaluates and reviews work for acceptability and conformance with department, legal, and other accounting standards; works with employees on performance issues.
• Continuously monitors the efficiency and effectiveness of finance operations and identifies opportunities for improvement, ensuring proper internal controls and segregation of duties; provides recommendations for change; and directs the implementation of process improvements.
• Participates in the development of annual budgets and mid‑year budget updates; analyzes variances and available fund balances and recommends adjustments as required.
• Manages monthly reconciliations, quarter end and year‑end close of Alameda CTC accounting books; ensures timely processing of transactions; examines accounting…