Manager, Financial Controls - Accounting

Manager, Financial Controls – Accounting Marketing Statement

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is looking for a dynamic, impactful, solution driven Accounting Professional Leader who can work independently and collaboratively. The Manager, Financial Controls will report to the Senior Accounting Manager and be responsible for managing all aspects of WMATA’s general ledger operations, including maintenance of accounting records and the implementation of comprehensive controls to mitigate risk, enhance accuracy of reported financial results, and ensure compliance with US GAAP, GASB and other regulatory requirements such as the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum six (6) years in accounting operations, planning/execution, financial management and/or managerial analysis in a large, complex organization; at least two (2) years of management experience in an accounting/financial environment, demonstrating ability to lead and motivate a large team and manage complex financial transactions.
• Certification: CPA, CGFM or similar professional accounting certification.

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field.

Ability to complete satisfactorily the medical examination for this job. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation(s).

The Manager, Financial Controls will oversee all aspects of WMATA’s general ledger operations, maintain accurate accounting records, and implement robust internal controls designed to mitigate risk, ensure precise financial reporting, and comply with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Governmental Accounting Standards Board, and other applicable regulatory frameworks such as the Federal Transit Administration.

• Plan, review and ensure accuracy, completeness and timeliness of accounting data and all general ledger activities; analyze, evaluate information, present findings and recommend courses of action to management.
• Plan, organize and ensure timely completion of monthly and year‑end financial closings, including review of general ledger account analysis, reconciliations, and approval of journal entries; supervise and review quarterly and year‑end financial statements and supporting schedules and reports.
• Ensure monthly, quarterly and annual reports are submitted timely and accurately, including quarterly financial statements, Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports, variance reports, National Transit Database reports and other required compliance reports.
• Maintain, review, and participate in developing and recommending improvements to accounting policies, processes and procedures; design, implement and improve daily work and month‑end processes to ensure accurate and complete information within established time frames.
• Maintain the chart of accounts for the general ledger; develop and maintain standards and procedures for providing accounting data to WMATA’s departments, federal agencies, state and jurisdictional agencies and external auditors.
• Plan, coordinate, supervise and/or participate in preparation of special and detailed financial and accounting reports.
• Ensure audits are completed on a timely basis and respond to audit requests, questions and findings; assist in the annual external audit, preparing schedules, providing evidence, financial statements, footnotes, confirmation letters and serving as contact for the General Ledger branch.
• Ensure adequate internal controls are in place; periodically execute tests to ensure controls are adequate and observed.
• Develop, implement and monitor work plans to achieve goals and objectives; supervise development, implementation and evaluation of plans, work processes, systems and procedures.
• Evaluate performance of assigned staff; interview and recommend selection of job candidates; orient and train staff; establish and recommend performance requirements and personal development targets; provide coaching for performance…