Public Transit Finance & Administration Manager

Connecticut DOT; Newington (CT); On-site; USD 112,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth and development

Healthy work/life balance

On-site fitness center

EV charging at headquarters

Job summary

The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) seeks a Fiscal/Administrative Manager 1 to lead financial management for the Bureau of Finance and Administration, Division of Financial Management and Support in Newington, CT. The role oversees budget preparation, accounting, payroll, and procurement activities.

Responsibilities include managing federal/FTA-related reporting, vendor payments, and financial analysis while supervising professional staff and ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• Nine (9) years of experience in fiscal/administrative functions, with at least one accounting function.
• Supervisory experience of professional staff is preferred.
• Substitutions allowed for degree or experience as described in state guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budgeting, accounting and payroll processes for CTDOT public transportation units.
• Review and manage vendor invoices, financial reporting and grant administration.
• supervise staff and conduct performance evaluations.
• Coordinate financial aspects of procurement, contracts and risk controls.
• Ensure compliance with federal/state regulations and internal controls.

Skills

Budget management

Public administration

Accounting

Payroll

Purchasing

Contract administration

Staff supervision

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) seeks a Fiscal/Administrative Manager 1 to lead financial management for the Bureau of Finance and Administration, Division of Financial Management and Support in Newington, CT. The role oversees budget preparation, accounting, payroll, and procurement activities.

Responsibilities include managing federal/FTA-related reporting, vendor payments, and financial analysis while supervising professional staff and ensuring compliance with