Transit Finance Controller – Forecasting & Compliance

The Rapid; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Retirement plans: 403(b) + 457

Life, AD&D, disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Gym membership reimbursement

Free transit with employee badge

Paid time off

Job summary

The Rapid seeks an Assistant Controller to partner with the Director of Finance, delivering advanced financial analysis and strategic insight. You will oversee core accounting, forecasting, budgeting, and grants compliance, ensuring financial integrity and transparent reporting.

You will lead month-end close, coordinate audits, and develop internal controls while supporting leadership with decision-ready analyses and dashboards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 7 years' progressive experience in finance and accounting or equivalent.
• Government accounting knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual operating forecast in coordination with department leaders.
• Build forecasts, financial models, and scenario analyses for decisions.
• Monitor budget-to-actual performance and provide variance analyses.
• Review and approve financial transactions and supporting staff documentation.
• Lead month- and year-end close and coordinate the annual audit.
• Provide trend analyses and recommendations for optimization.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements per GAAP and GASB.
• Develop internal controls and accounting policies to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with 2 CFR Part 200, FTA Circulars, and state reporting.
• Prepare grant financial reports, reimbursements, and closeouts.
• Coordinate NTD reporting per FTA requirements.
• Identify ad-hoc reports and dashboards to increase productivity.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting & budgeting

GAAP & GASB

Internal controls

Financial modeling

ERP systems

Excel

Presentation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

ERP software

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

The Rapid seeks an Assistant Controller to partner with the Director of Finance, delivering advanced financial analysis and strategic insight. You will oversee core accounting, forecasting, budgeting, and grants compliance, ensuring financial integrity and transparent reporting.

You will lead month-end close, coordinate audits, and develop internal controls while supporting leadership with decision-ready analyses and dashboards.