Accounting Manager; Principal Financial Analyst

THE OPPORTUNITY

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 difficult and complex professional and technical finance work related to the processing of 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 County is the geographic center of the San Francisco Bay Area, located east of the San Francisco Bay, extending to Livermore in the East and from Albany in the North to Fremont in the South. Alameda County encompasses 821 square miles of land and has a population in excess of 1.6 million, making it the second most populated county in the Bay Area.

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. Alameda CTC was created by the merger of the Alameda County Congestion Management Agency and the Alameda County Transportation Improvement Authority to allow for better coordination of transportation planning and programming within the County, and to position Alameda County jurisdictions and transit agencies to better compete for limited state and federal transportation dollars.

Alameda CTC is invested in making a positive impact. Our staff values a nurturing environment with visionary thinking to deliver our mission. We embrace the diversity of our vibrant teams and actively collaborate toward our common goals. Staff at Alameda CTC advance inclusivity and trust through open, honest, and respectful communication. Our culture is built together, day by day, in every action we take.

Alameda CTC is committed to serving the people of Alameda County. We aspire to be people‑centric by celebrating those who bring their authentic selves to work, and we support the needs of our very diverse communities. We strive to cultivate opportunities that address historical inequities by inviting and engaging multiple perspectives. We set the standard for diversity, equity, and inclusion and our leadership cultivates a workplace that empowers staff to reach their potential.

Alameda CTC recognizes inequities in marginalized communities and is committed to advancing racial, socio‑economic, and environmental justice to maintain the diversity of our communities. Alameda CTC adopts and implements deliberate policies, systems, and actions to deliver transportation funding, projects and programs that result in more equitable opportunities and positive outcomes for marginalized communities.

• 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/local laws.
• The ability to lead and supervise staff members to provide both technical direction while maintaining high standards of accuracy, consistency…