MBTA
Director, Reporting & Compliance
Pay$120130.00 - $145000.00 / year
LocationBoston/Massachusetts
Employment typeFull-Time
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Job Description
- Req#: 4154791
- Preparation of the issuance of financial statements on both a statutory basis and the generally accepted accounting practices basis (GAAP), the audit of Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Award of all federal programs and all ancillary reporting requirements prescribed by the federal, state and other governmental partners.
- Coordinate and complete of the annual audits of the financial statements by independent auditors, various external auditors and internal auditors.
- Responsible for coordination of, reconciliation of and preparation of all audit documentation, schedules, and work papers for efficient completion of annual audit, federal audits and examinations, internal audits from MassDOT, and any other third party audit and review engagements.
- Direct the establishment, monitoring, update and revision of the Authority’s accounting policies and procedures.
- Lead the establishment and monitoring of the MBTA’s internal control policy and procedures to ensure compliance by Authority personnel.
- Develop, organize, and maintain certain programs and management reporting across the organization, such as developing performance metrics and associated reporting on system performance and operational efficiencies for the General Manager, Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Financial Officer and senior management of the Authority
- Ensure budgetary goals are met and that all work is performed in a timely and cost effective manner.
- Develop and manage non-fare revenue projects, including coordinating advertising programs and associated technologies; contribute to the ongoing analysis, strategy, and execution of the Authority’s debt program.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited instution in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or related field.
- Seven (7) years of experience in the development and management of financial accounting analysis.
- Five (5) years of related supervisory, managerial, and/or leadership experience.
- Experience with Oracle/PeopleSoft Accounting and Human Resources Capital applications.
- Effective organizational, analytical, quantitative, multitasking, and time management skills.
- Proficient in Word, Excel, and Oracle Database applications.
- Successfully pass an Excel assessment exam
- Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization as needed.
- A CPA and/or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related subject substitute for two (2) years of general experience.
- Master’s degree from and accredited institution in Business Administration.
- Additional years of experience in the development and management of financial accounting analysis.
- Experience working in the public sector and/or transit industry.
The Director of Compliance and Reporting will develop and manage a consolidated and comprehensive system for:financial reporting management, including business process strategies, policies and procedures; the Authority's financialreporting and compliance requirements of Federal Transit grant agreements, other federal grant funding sources, stategrant agreements, trust agreements, other financial agreements related to debt issuance, leasing transactions andlegislative requirements.
Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.About the company
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is the public agency responsible for operating most public transportation services in Greater Boston, Massachusetts.