Description

Position Summary
 

Under general direction of the Director of Budget & Financial Analysis, performs complex financial, analytical, and administrative work supporting the District’s capital grant and accounting programs. Responsibilities include capital planning and budgeting, grant administration, financial reporting, and compliance. This role ensures accurate accounting, strong internal controls, and effective coordination of audits and regulatory reporting to support delivery of the District’s capital program.

 
Essential Responsibilities
 

• Develops and manages the preparation of the District’s annual capital budget, including project solicitation, review, and analysis of costs, schedules, and funding sources 
• Performs complex financial analyses, account reconciliations, and journal entries across multiple accounting areas, including capital assets and grants 
• Manages federal and state grant billing and reporting, including FFR preparation and restricted funding reconciliations 
• Maintains the District’s long-range capital and fixed asset plans, including project budgets, cash flow projections, and depreciation schedules 
• Monitors revenue recognition processes and strengthens internal controls 
• Supports full lifecycle grant administration, including funding strategy, applications, reporting, and fund tracking 
• Prepares and coordinates regulatory reports with regional, state, and federal agencies, including the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC)
• Regional Transportation Plan (RTP), Regional Transit Capital Inventory (RTCI), Program of Projects (POP), Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), Transit
• Asset Management (TAM), National Transit Database (NTD), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), State Controller’s Office (SCO), and Indirect Cost Rate Plan (ICRP) 
• Supports internal and external audits, including financial statement audits, Single Audits, and federal compliance reviews 
• Develops financial forecasts, cost projections, and variance analyses for capital programs 
• Evaluates and enhances internal control procedures related to capital grants and accounting 
• Represents the District with external stakeholders, as needed 
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with District employees, customers, vendors, and others contacted in the course of work while demonstrating excellent customer service principles 
• Performs additional related duties as assigned 
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance and performance