Senior Controller – Government & Transit Finance

Fort-Worth-Transportation-Authority; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Metro in Fort Worth, TX, is seeking a Controller to oversee the Accounting Department, ensure compliance with GAAP, GASB, and federal/state reporting, and supervise professional and clerical staff.

The role requires CPA, at least seven years of governmental accounting, and experience with audits, financial statements, and internal controls. The Controller will coordinate annual audits, prepare ACFR, SEFA, and NTD reports, and supervise payroll and month-end close to keep books accurate.

Qualifications

• Seven or more years of progressively responsible governmental accounting experience.
• Three or more years’ experience in financial statement preparation and analysis.
• Three or more years’ supervisory experience.
• CPA license required; CGFM or CIA preferred.
• Experience with audits and external reporting to regulators.

Responsibilities

• Directs the day-to-day operations of the Accounting Department, allocating staff and resources across the close, audit and reporting calendars.
• Leads the production of audited financial statements and federal/state disclosures (ACFR, SEFA, NTD).
• Coordinates annual external audits and responds to auditor inquiries.
• Manages the Single Audit under Uniform Guidance and grant compliance.
• Oversees payroll processing and month-end close to ensure accurate books.

Skills

Governmental accounting

GAAP/GASB knowledge

Audit coordination

Financial reporting

Team leadership

Payroll management

Education

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license

CGFM or CIA preferred

Job description

Trinity Metro in Fort Worth, TX, is seeking a Controller to oversee the Accounting Department, ensure compliance with GAAP, GASB, and federal/state reporting, and supervise professional and clerical staff.

The role requires CPA, at least seven years of governmental accounting, and experience with audits, financial statements, and internal controls. The Controller will coordinate annual audits, prepare ACFR, SEFA, and NTD reports, and supervise payroll and month-end close to keep books accurate.