Finance & Accounting Manager

Hamilton, OH
Full Time
Administration
Mid Level
The Butler County Regional Transit Authority (BCRTA) is seeking a mid-career finance professional with experience in public entity finance and accounting.  The ideal candidate is ambitious, creative, and a dedicated worker with a stable and progressive career history.  The candidate will also possess a well-developed financial acumen and desire a career opportunity that can grow and expand with their capabilities and knowledge.  Preference will be given to candidates that submit a cover letter with their resume outlining their fit and qualifications matching this position.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the Director of Finance & Administration, the Finance and Accounting Manager oversees all financial operations and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This position maintains grant and project compliance, supervises financial transactions, and prepares timely and accurate reports. The role combines financial stewardship with regulatory oversight to support the strategic and operational objectives of the BCRTA. 

The Finance and Accounting Manager is a hands-on leader, responsible for supervising financial staff, enhancing systems for procurement and compliance, and collaborating cross-departmentally to maintain fiscal integrity and transparency. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

Financial Management & Reporting 

  • Oversees all accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, payroll, and fixed assets. 

  • Prepares monthly financial statements, annual audit schedules, and required federal, state, and local financial reports. 

  • Leads development, monitoring, and reporting of agency budgets in coordination with the Director of Finance. 

  • Ensures proper accounting and reporting of federal, state, and local grants, including National Transit Database reporting. 

  • Monitors financial discrepancies and resolves through analysis and reconciliation. 

  • Ensures agency compliance with the Medicaid Provider Agreement and all relevant ORC, OAC, and federal statutes. 

  • Maintains responsibility for payroll processing and leads activities in cooperation with the HR department. 

  • Leads annual audit process and executes annual Hinkle filings.s. 

Procurement & Compliance 

  • Cooperates with  procurement staff to maintain compliance with FTA, ODOT, state, and federal requirements. 

  • Supports competitive bidding processes (e.g., RFPs) and contract administration from issuance through completion. 

  • Maintains documentation for procurement and contract activities, including historical records and audit support. 

  • Develops and maintains procurement and compliance systems, forms, templates, and workflows in cooperation with procurement department and personnel. 

  • Supports process improvements for procurement velocity and regulatory adherence from the finance department. 

Grant & Project Compliance 

  • Collaborates on grant applications, reporting, and post-award grant management. 

  • Tracks projects in alignment with available funding and regulatory compliance. 

  • Coordinates with departments and external agencies (FTA, ODOT) to ensure complete and accurate grant documentation. 

  • Maintains and manages accurate and current financial records related to grants and federal reporting. 

  • Participates in and supports federal reporting processes including, but not limited to, National Transit Database and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises. 

Administrative Oversight & Communication 

  • Attends internal and external meetings on behalf of the Finance Department or Director. 

  • Trains, supervises, and supports finance team members and assists in the coordination of cross-departmental data reporting efforts. 

  • Protects agency operations by maintaining strict confidentiality in financial and personnel matters. 

This description should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an employee in this job.  Employees are required to perform other related functions as assigned. 

JOB QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Skills and Abilities: 

  1. Ability to work independently with complex financial data. 

  1. Ability to read and interpret documents and instruments. 

  1. Strong analytical problem-solving ability. 

  1. Ability to organize, supervise, lead, coordinate and motivate. 

  1. Work with, memorize, and retain detail. 

  1. Well-developed oral and written communication skills. 

  1. Ability to work on multiple concurrent projects with frequent interruptions. 

  1. Capability to meet deadlines and deliveries without prompting or reminders. 

  1. Manage stress effectively without impacting work, staff, or stakeholders. 

  1. Perform as an effective team player. 

  1. Maintain strict confidentiality. 

Experience: 

  • Minimum of 4 years progressive experience in financial management and oversight. 

  • Procurement or compliance functions, preferably in a government or transit setting. 

  • Familiarity with grant management, audits, and public sector procurement regulations preferred. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

  • Deep knowledge of accounting principles, auditing, and financial reporting. 

  • Proficient in ERP/accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills.  Experience with Netsuite strongly desired. 

  • Strong leadership, analytical, and organizational skills. 

  • Ability to interpret complex regulations and apply them to operational procedures. 

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. 

  • Demonstrated integrity and ability to handle confidential information. 

  • Strong project management and cross-functional coordination capabilities. 

Education: 

  • 4-year degree in accounting, finance, or related field, or equivalent experience/combination

Licenses/Certifications: 

  • CPA preferred. 

Benefits: 

  • Participation in Ohio Public Employees Retirement Systems (PERS) with 14% employer match
  • Generous Paid Time Off (at least 29 days year 1)
  • Professional growth and promotional tracks available
  • Company paid CPE's
  • Affordable and robust healthcare, vision, and dental insurance
  • Employer sponsored life insurance

About Butler County RTA:

BCRTA is a political subdivision of the State of Ohio organized as a Regional Transit Authority under Ohio code. BCRTA acts as the recipient for Federal Transit funds in Butler County, OH and provides public transportation services within and around Butler County, Ohio including Hamilton, Middletown, Fairfield, West Chester, Oxford, and Miami University. The BCRTA employs or directs around 140 transit employees and manages an annual budget near $11M. BCRTA is governed by a nine-member Board of Trustees. 

BCRTA is a public transit agency dedicated to support Butler County’s quality of life and economic development through public transportation solutions.

Our employees enjoy a work culture that supports and promotes inclusion, diversity, cooperation, problem-solving, creativity, teamwork, independence, and ingenuity.

Applications are public records and will only be reviewed once for each position. Applicants must submit a separate application for each position of interest. BCRTA applications do not represent a contract of employment.

"BCRTA states as its policy a commitment to provide equal opportunity to all persons in matters affecting all employment processes (including but not limited to recruitment or recruitment advertising, hiring, upgrading, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation) without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, or veterans status.

Further, BCRTA is committed to complying with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act and prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability. BCRTA will make accommodations that are reasonable and not unduly burdensome to enable qualified disabled applicants and employees to participate in the employment process and perform essential job functions. "

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