WATA Grants & Reporting Manager

Summary: Performs advanced high-level work planning, organizing, analyzing, monitoring, and directing the annual operating and capital budgets; prepares for and assists with the audits of grants and the annual financial statement and compliance audit; prepares and reviews grant applications; uses independent thinking and application of analytical skills and techniques to address complex funding projects.

• Provides effective supervision of assigned staff, including the Budget & Reporting Analyst I/II including selection, performance management, employee relations, training, prioritizing and assigning work, and related activities.
• Assists in preparation of WATA’s annual operating and capital budgets; writes or assists in writing grant applications to obtain federal, state, and local funds; administers awarded grants, including financial reporting.
• Prepares financial reports for use by the Executive Director, the Board of Directors, and grantors; analytical studies, budget planning models and research projects to assist with long-term planning and policy development; and complex schedules, research, analysis and reports required for federal, state, and local agencies and external auditors.
• Gathers and analyzes data to recommend and implement policy and procedural changes resulting from such analyses.
• Conducts and oversees analytical procedures for identifying financial deficiencies and problems.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates intricate financial activities across concurrent operations.
• Works collaboratively with WATA management and other personnel in communicating projected variances, available funds, and processing grant reimbursement claims.
• Processes grant extension requests, applications, Milestone Progress Reports (MPR), and Federal Financial Reports (FFR).
• Identifies and researches new funding opportunities and monitors changes in guidance on existing funding opportunities.
• Writes or assists in writing policy documents; develops procedures for financial processes, including adequate internal controls.
• Reviews revenue transmittals, disbursement transactions, journal entries, monthly reports, and other financial activity to ensure the accuracy of the general ledger.
• Serves as WATA’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program Officer.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and eight years of experience using complex financial systems.
• Two years of experience managing staff or leading teams;
  Master’s degree and experience with federal, state and local grant writing and administration preferred.
• Must possess, or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire, a valid Virginia driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record.
• Expert knowledge of budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, GAAP, and GASB standards.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, and financial/reporting systems.
• Ability to lead, supervise, motivate, and develop staff.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong technical and statistical skills in developing and interpreting financial models.