Manager, MT Accounting

Metropolitan Council; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Competitive benefits

Work-life balance

Job summary

Metropolitan Council seeks a Manager, MT Accounting to direct accounting for Metro Transit operations within the Council, aligning financial management and reporting across operating and capital programs.

The role coordinates internal and external reporting, ensures federal/state audit compliance, and provides financial leadership to respond to legislative and partner requests while maintaining strong controls.

Qualifications

• Experience in governmental accounting and GAAP/GASB guidelines.
• Strong financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting skills.
• Proven leadership and staff development capabilities.
• Experience coordinating audits with external and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to implement and monitor internal controls and compliance procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for accounting functions across Metro Transit operations.
• Coordinate monthly/quarterly financial reporting and forecasts for senior leadership and management committee.
• Oversee audits with Federal, State, and internal audit partners; ensure timely responses.
• Manage cash flow, fixed assets, and inventory accounting for operating and capital programs.
• Lead staff development, performance reviews, and adherence to personnel policies.

Skills

GAAP/GASB expertise

Financial reporting

Leadership & mentorship

Audit coordination

Budgeting & forecasting

Policy compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

CPA certification

Tools

ERP system

Advanced Excel

Public sector accounting software

Job description

How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region:

The Manager, MT Accounting, provides strategic direction for accounting functions to fully integrate strategic financial management and reporting for Metro Transit Bus and Light Rail operations in coordination with the Metropolitan Council including both Operating and Capital Reporting. This role is responsible for coordination of financial reporting for internal stakeholders (Senior Management, General Manager, Management Committee) and external partners (County Funding Partners, FTA, Legislature, etc.). The position ensures Federal and State audit compliance and provides financial leadership and expertise in response to Legislative, Funding Partner, and Executive Management requests. Education in financial disciplines is essential to maintain strong financial controls.

This posting will establish an eight (8) month eligibility pool for current and future opening.

Financial Reporting

• Coordinate and report monthly/quarterly financial information with forecasts for the balance of the year to the Metro Transit General Manager, Director of Finance, and Management Committee.
• Coordinate, develop, prioritize, and oversee Ad Hoc Reporting Requests to ensure understanding of the request, consistency of the information, and compliance with Metro Transit Operating and Capital Budgets and Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Financial reporting.
• Coordinate preparation for Federal, State of Minnesota Annual Audit, Metropolitan Council Internal Audits, and State Legislative Audits for Metro Transit.
• Coordinate and manage the cash management of Metro Transit's operating and capital activities to ensure adequate cash on hand for obligations.
• Manage the fixed asset and inventory accounting system with to ensure proper tracking of extensive fixed assets and inventory.
• Coordinate the grants accounting activity with the grants management activity to ensure proper expenditure and reporting to the Federal Transit Administration.

Monitor and enforce compliance with all applicable federal, state, Metropolitan Council, and GAAP laws, policies, and standards.

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and Metropolitan Council policies and procedures.
• Monitor and enforce any changes to GAAP and GASB to ensure division compliance.
• Monitor and enforce changes for federal, state, and local policies and standards.
• Identify and implement improvements to business practices benefiting timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Review and determine allocations needed at the division and Metropolitan Council level.

Staff Leadership and Development

• Promote coordination within division Finance and Departments internally and with Regional Administration services at the Metropolitan Council.
• Foster a customer service mentality throughout the department to ensure a high level of service for all internal managers who require timely and accurate financial information.
• Manage and evaluate staff performance, encourage staff training and development, counsel and mentor when appropriate, and document non-performance.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and Metro Council personnel policies and procedures.

Any of the following combinations of experience in accounting, budgeting, or financial management, AND completed education in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a directly related field; including three (3) years of supervisory experience:

• High school diploma/GED and eleven (11) years of experience; including three (3) years of supervisory experience
• Associate’s degree and nine (9) years of experience; including three (3) years of supervisory experience
• Bachelor’s degree and seven (7) years of experience; including three (3) years of supervisory experience

What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications):

• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Experience coaching, developing, and mentoring staff.
• Experience working in a public sector finance particularly government finance.
• Experience in ERP system implementation.
• Accounting best practices in public transportation
• Experience working with a diverse workforce and diverse communities

What knowledge, skills and abilities you should have within the first six months on the job:

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for governmental organizations' accounting practices and principles
• Knowledge of governmental rules and regulations relating to grant administration
• Knowledge of project management, strategic planning, presentation development, and public speaking
• Knowledge of Financial Systems and Accounting Best Practices
• Knowledge of management/supervisory practices, performance management, including coaching, counseling, staff development, performance improvement, and discipline
• Demonstrated experience and skills in financial management systems to efficiently and effectively supervise the preparation of financial statements and analysis
• Skilled in project management and leadership skills, including developing effective units and project teams, delegating tasks, problem-solving, scheduling, and budgeting
• Skills in problem-solving
• Ability to explain complex financial issues
• Strong sense of urgency and commitment to meeting expectations and deadlines with quality work product
• Ability to lead staff, work groups, facilitate/negotiate with others to implement best practices, new GAAP, internal controls, etc.
• Ability to apply mathematics/statistical methods/procedures
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional documents
• Ability to present findings and recommendations to all levels of management inside the organization and to external stakeholders.

What you can expect from us:

• We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
• We encourage our employees to develop their skills through on-site training and tuition reimbursement.
• We provide a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a good work/life balance.

More about why you should join us!

Union/Grade: TMSA/Grade K

FLSA: Exempt

Safety Sensitive: No

Work Environment

Work is performed in a standard office setting. Some positions may require travel between the primary work site and other sites

The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Aff‑… The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply.

If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please email [e-mail].