Federal Funds Manager

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

State of North Carolina’s Department of Transportation seeks an Accounting Manager II to lead the Federal Funds Unit within the Accounting Operations & Budget. This role directs federal funding activities, ensures alignment with laws, and oversees project billings and disaster funding reporting while coordinating with FHWA, FAA, FTA, and FEMA.

The position reports to the Controller/Director of Financial Services, interacts with CFO and key FHWA staff, and requires a strong background in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related discipline with 18 accounting hours.
• Six years of professional accounting experience in preparation and review of financial statements and reports; at least two in supervision.
• Knowledge of government accounting, auditing, reporting requirements, and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Administer activities related to federal funding and billings to federal agencies.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal laws and Cash Management Policy.
• Oversee final billings and closure of federal projects.
• Develop processes for key financial activities and generate reports for stakeholders.
• Supervise staff within the Federal Funds Unit.

Skills

Accounting principles

Government accounting

Budgeting and reporting

Communications with senior management

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Job description

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

CFO-Financial Management Division

Job Classification Title

Accounting Manager II (NS)

Position Number

60015319

Grade

NC20

About Us

It’s the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation.

Description of Work

Please note that all positions close at 12:00 AM on the posted closing date. You must apply by 11:59 PM prior to the posted closing date.
This is an anticipated vacancy.

NCDOT Accounting Operations & Budget oversees all essential financial services in compliance with state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and generally accepted accounting principles. Personnel is spread across multiple organizational units to support General Accounting, Compliance Reporting, State Project Funding, Federal Funds Management, Budget, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll & Insurance, and DMV Financial Operations. NCDOT is seeking a Manager for the Federal Funds Unit to lead efforts to establish federal funding, allot funding to projects, and seek reimbursement from federal agencies including the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Federal Transit Authority (FTA), the Federal Rail Administration (FRA), and others.

In this position you would:

• Administer all activities and functions related to federal funding and billings to federal agencies.
• Ensure all state and federal laws are being followed and compliance with the Cash Management Policy.
• Oversee final billings and closure of federal projects.
• Direct activities related to creating, releasing, and maintaining disaster projects, ensuring disaster reporting is accurate and reimbursement requests are submitted timely to FHWA and FEMA.
• Partner with Finance on GARVEE Bond Issuances to include establishing funding, modifying projects, requisitioning cash from the Trustee for project expenditures, and billing FHWA semi-annually for debt service payments.
• Complete the Indirect Cost Allocation Plan annually and submit it to FHWA for review and approval.
• Develop repeatable standardized processes for key financial activities.
• Produce regular and customized reports to meet the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee the organizational unit and supervise a team of experienced staff.

While some regular remote work is allowed and encouraged, you will also be working on-site at NCDOT’s headquarters. NCDOT’s headquarters, known as the “Transportation Building” is located at 1 South Wilmington Street near the State Capitol building in downtown Raleigh.

In this position, you would report directly to the NCDOT Controller/Director of Financial Services and interact frequently with the NCDOT CFO, the NC Turnpike Authority executive staff, other NCDOT leaders, and key staff members of FHWA and other federal agencies, the Department of Public Safety, the Office of the State Auditor, and the Department of State Treasurer.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC20 $70,478 - $123,336

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Considerable knowledge of accounting principles, practices and theories of accounting, and the Department’s accounting structure.
• Considerable knowledge of government accounting, auditing, and reporting requirements, state and federal appropriations, budgeting, and complex accounting systems.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret complicated federal and state statutes, rules and regulations pertaining to applicable programs.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and analyze financial data and reports.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and disseminate information to senior management.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or a degree in business administration, finance, public administration, or a related discipline from an appropriately accredited institution with 18 semester hours of accounting coursework; and six years of professional accounting experience in the preparation and review of interpretive or analytical accounting, financial statements and reports; of which at least two are supervisory; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.