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    senior director, accounting - Los Angeles, United States - Metro - Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority

    Metro - Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
    Metro - Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Los Angeles, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Description
    Public Transportation Services Corporation (PTSC)
    PTSC is an equal employment opportunity employer
    Non-Represented EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

    Bulletin No:

    Job Title:
    SENIOR DIRECTOR, ACCOUNTING

    Closing Date:
    Open Until Filled

    Salary Grade:
    H1Q

    Salary Range:
    $134,430 - $168,002 - $201,594

    External/Internal:

    EXTERNAL
    Open Until Filled openings may be closed at any time without notice.
    This bulletin is posted to establish or add to a Qualified Candidate Pool(QCP)

    Plans, directs, and oversees various functional areas of the Accounting Department, such as payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit and collections, general accounting, project accounting, management and reporting and analysis, and financial information systems.

    This position will direct a team of accounting professionals to provide timely and accurate accounting services, streamline, and automate business processes, and lead in the implementation of financial reporting requirements/ regulations and new financial systems.

    Example Of Duties
    Establishes and implements agency-wide accounting policies, procedures, work standards, and internal controls
    Ensures regulatory compliance with federal and state laws, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), and agency policies
    Responsible for preparation and analysis of all external financial reports
    Manages Metro's annual financial and compliance audits, and other internal and external audits
    Authorizes fund transactions, including transfers across accounts, withdrawals under letter of credit for grants and subsidies, issuance of checks, and cash working funds
    Establishes and monitors the department's long-range goals, budgets, schedules, and strategies
    Develops, enhances, and maintains systems of internal controls to protect agency assets
    Provides day-to-day leadership and direction, including distribution and evaluation of work, motivating, training and development, coaching and mentoring for career advancement, and advising and planning
    Advises senior management on Metro's financial and accounting matters, including any new accounting pronouncements and regulations for recording and reporting financial information/transactions
    Represents the department at meetings, conferences, and public events
    Maintains, upgrades, and enhances the various accounting systems applications
    Improves the accounting and administrative processes, as well as maintains the department′s policy and procedures manuals
    Works on special projects as requested
    Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employees
    Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out
    May be required to perform other related job duties

    Requirements For Employment

    A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

    Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis.


    A typical combination includes:
    Education
    Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; Master′s Degree in a related field preferred

    Experience
    Five years of relevant management-level experience in accounting

    Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements
    CPA (Certified Public Accountant) and/or CMA (Certified Management Accountant) preferred
    A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions
    Preferred Qualifications
    Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are

    not

    intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected.

    The following are the preferred qualifications:
    Experience performing accounting work in public sector, including the application of governmental accounting regulations, compliance, and reporting.

    Experience utilizing various computer business software such as Oracle E-Business Suite or other accounting software (i.e., SAP, QuickBooks, etc.) to work on grant billing/project accounting, general ledgers, accounts payable/receivable, fixed assets, and payroll.


    Knowledge:
    Theories, principles, and practices of governmental accounting, financial recordkeeping, reporting, and information systems, and budgeting
    Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations relating to governmental accounting and financial recordkeeping for a public agency
    Regulations governing payroll and credit/collections
    Concepts of internal controls
    Modern management theories and practices
    Financial applications, Enterprise Resource Planning systems, and payroll systems
    Applicable business software applications

    Skills:
    Organizing, planning, and directing the work of accounting staff
    Performing and coordinating financial audits
    Setting and monitoring goals, strategic plans, schedules, and budgets
    Establishing and implementing policies and procedures
    Determining strategies to achieve goals
    Analyzing data and situations, identifying problems, recommending solutions, and evaluating outcomes
    Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions
    Communicating effectively orally and in writing
    Preparing complex comprehensive financial reports and correspondence
    Interacting professionally with all levels of Metro staff and external representatives and customers
    Organizing and managing time
    Exercising leadership
    Operating computers and general office equipment

    Abilities:
    Compile, analyze, and interpret complex data
    Plan staffing and financial needs
    Meet tight time constraints and deadlines
    Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and collective bargaining agreements.
    Represent Metro before the public
    Make financial decisions within a budget
    Handle highly confidential information
    Direct, train, mentor, and motivate assigned staff
    Read, write, speak, and understand English
    Selection Procedure

    Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

    Application Procedure
    To apply, visit Metro's website at and complete an online Employment Application.

    Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro location:

    METRO Headquarters, Employment Office
    One Gateway Plaza
    Los Angeles, CA 90012


    Telephone:
    or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.

    All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. (JC)
    **This is an At-Will position and employee serves at the pleasure of the hiring authority.
    *Open to the public and all Metro employees
    This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.

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