WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
The Accounting Manager reports directly to the Controller. The Accounting
Manager plays a critical role in strengthening internal controls, financial
reporting accuracy, and process improvement initiatives. This role serves as a
backup to the Controller and provides strategic financial guidance to CapMetro
management and employees across the organization.
RESPONSIBILITIES
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
Note: The duties and primary responsibilities below are intended to describe the
general content of and requirements of this job and are not intended to be an
exhaustive statement of duties.
Financial Accounting & Reporting
Lead and oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring
timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with GAAP, GASB, and
CapMetro policies.
Direct general ledger activities, including journal entries, reconciliations,
accounts receivable, payroll accounting, accruals, liabilities, and
supporting documentation.
Ensure proper accounting and reporting of capital assets, capital projects,
depreciation, additions, and disposals.
Treasury & Cash Management
Oversee treasury operations, cash management activities, liquidity planning,
and investment earnings optimization.
Audit, Compliance & Internal Controls
Lead the annual financial statement audit and serve as the primary liaison
with external auditors.
Support Single Audits, retirement plan audits, NTD reporting, and FTA
compliance reviews by ensuring financial data integrity and timely completion
of audit requirements.
Develop, maintain, and communicate accounting policies, procedures, and
internal controls to ensure compliance with accounting standards and
regulatory requirements.
Grants Administration
Review and submit federal grant draw documentation to the FTA and ensure
alignment between grant activity, financial records, and audited statements.
Financial Systems & Process Improvement
Administer and govern Oracle Fusion financial modules, including the Chart of
Accounts and expense management functions.
Lead ERP and process improvement initiatives in partnership with IT to
enhance efficiency, reporting capabilities, and data integrity.
Financial Analysis & Organizational Support
Partner with Budget, Grants, Revenue, and other departments to analyze
financial results, resolve variances, reconcile operational data, and support
strategic decision-making.
Leadership & Safety
Direct, develop, and evaluate accounting staff while fostering
accountability, professional development, and operational excellence.
Promote a positive safety culture by supporting the health, safety, and
security of employees and ensuring compliance with organizational safety
initiatives.
CapMetro SMS Support & Other Duties Assigned
Support Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Safety Management
Systems (SMS) process by ensuring staff follows safety and security policies,
considers safety in every action, and ensures safety and security concerns
are reported.
Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.
RESPONSIBILITIES - SUPERVISOR AND/OR LEADERSHIP EXERCISED:
Direct and manage department personnel by planning, scheduling, delegating, and
overseeing employee work assignments, authorizing, coordinating, and scheduling
work with vendors and consultants, conducting personnel actions, including
hiring and interviewing, and overseeing hiring, training, work assignments, and
performance evaluations.
QUALIFICATIONS
WHAT YOU BRING
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, which includes
twenty-four (24) college semester hours in accounting.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Required
Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience as a staff accountant
or similar position including two (2) years of management experience managing
either employees or projects.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Strong working knowledge of general accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and
of modern financial systems.
Knowledge of financial reporting, general ledger accounting, reconciliations,
fixed asset accounting, internal controls, audit management, budgeting, and
financial systems administration.
Effective oral and written communication skills
Skill in preparing, analyzing, and reviewing complex financial statements,
audit schedules, accounting records, and regulatory reports while ensuring
accuracy and compliance.
Skill in leading and developing accounting staff, managing multiple
priorities, and building effective working relationships with auditors,
regulatory agencies, management, and internal stakeholders.
Advance proficiency using personal computers, spreadsheet, database, and word
processing software programs.
Skill in preparing, analyzing, and reviewing complex financial statements,
audit schedules, accounting records, and regulatory reports while ensuring
accuracy and compliance.
Skill in leading and developing accounting staff, managing multiple
priorities, and building effective working relationships with auditors,
regulatory agencies, management, and internal stakeholders.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and complete assignments by
established due dates.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work is generally performed in an office environment in which there is only
minimal exposure to unpleasant and/or hazardous working conditions. This
position works with multiple project timelines and is responsible for managing
employees performing work of a complex nature.
Incumbent must be able to stand and sit frequently throughout an eight-hour
period, reach vertically for overhead use and horizontally. Must be able to use
a telephone or headset equipment. Incumbents must be able to lift and move
material weighing up to 20 lbs., perform work at a computer terminal for 6-8
hours a day, and function in an environment with constant interruptions.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disability to
perform the essential functions as previously described.
Mobility Status:
As a Remote position, your primary workplace is your home or another location in
the state of Texas. The incumbent is expected to work in the office as needed
and must have the ability to respond to a CapMetro facility within 24 hours if
business needs require. Must be in-office for socialization, strategic
collaboration, supervision, oversight, and accountability as needed. Mobility
status is subject to change at any time based on business needs or
organizational decisions.
COMMITMENT TO EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CapMetro is an equal employment opportunity employer and committed to creating a
welcoming environment for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and
harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation,
national origin, disability, pregnancy, age, or any other protected
characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. CapMetro makes
hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and organization needs
at the time.
SECURITY SENSITIVE POSITION
This position has been identified as a “Security Sensitive” position. CapMetro
will conduct annual background checks on incumbents in this position. A position
is “Security Sensitive” if the incumbent handles currency, has access to
sensitive, computerized databases, has access to master keys, or works in an
area of the CapMetro that has been designated as a security-sensitive area.