Comptroller

Responsible for providing strategic guidance and analysis of the agency’s financial reporting.  The Comptroller works closely with the CFO to put strategies and controls in place to keep the organization in good fiscal health plan.  Strong leadership skills, exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, ability to work and interact with departments throughout the organization, exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Essential Job Functions:

(Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive nor to limit duties that might reasonably be assigned.)

• Responsible for conducting internal control audits to be sure the organization is in compliance with legal business practices.
• Responsible for evaluating and managing financial risk.
• Establishes finance policies, procedures, and practices in adherence with GAAP and funding partner requirements.
• Conducts regular financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Provides strategic financial guidance to senior management and makes recommendations for cost savings and revenue enhancements.
• Tracking project expenditures to ensure fiscal compliance of grant contracts.
• Prepares reimbursement requests to external funding partners on a regular basis to ensure accurate, timely drawdown of funds.
• Ensures general ledger data for grants and related assets are accurate and reconciled monthly, quarterly, and annually.
• Responsible for the maintenance of official grant files, records and supporting documentation related to federal, state, and local projects.
• Prepares financial reports to external grand funding agencies on a quarterly basis or as needed.
• Responsible for reconciliations and financial assessment of grants projects, in coordination with other departments.
• Monitors cash flow to include line of credit and grant draws.
• Works with the Director of Finance in preparation of financial reports such as monthly balance sheet, income statement, report on changes in financial position and budget variances.
• Develops and maintains internal controls to safeguard organization’s assets.
• Works with the Director of Budget to prepare forecasts and financial projections to support business planning and decision-making.
• Reviews financial details from past, present, and forecasted operations; identifies development opportunities and improvements that can be made.
• Ensures generally accepted accounting principles are followed, maintain accounting records according to those principles, and other related duties in the finance department.
• Recommend, design, and implement any necessary department controls and procedures.
• Collaborates with the Director of Finance and external auditors during HRT’s annual financial and compliance audits, including any other external and internal audits.
• Manage records created and received in compliance with the Hampton Roads Transit Records Management Policies and Procedures.
• Prepare and/or coordinate with other departments any documentation required in support of the FTA triennial reviews, drug and alcohol audits, independent audits, state audits, EEO Program audit, etc.

Required Knowledge, Abilities and Skills essential to Job Functions:

Required knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, especially as it relates to enterprise fund accounting, general ledger, grants accounting, fixed assets accounting, financial reporting, and monthly close procedures. Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data. Effective communication skills to present financial information to non-financial stakeholders. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment. Strong problem-solving skills to identify issues and recommend solutions

Required Software Knowledge and Skills essential to Job Functions:

Proficiency in using computer systems and the listed software applications associated with performance of assigned work is essential.  Basic problem-solving skills associated with software applications used is expected. Software usage relevant to job duties will be evaluated.

Software applications:

Email, Spear, Internet, Wachovia Connection, Redi VA, Microsoft Office Suite, WinZip, Microsoft D365, nVision, ECHO system, Citrix, HCM Workday.  Advanced Level proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, Vlookups, and logical analysis statements to aid in analyzing data.

Safety Responsibility:

Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect oneself, fellow employees, and the public from injury or harm. Ensure all employees and contractors are properly trained and understand all rules, safety policies, and procedures to perform their work functions safely. Promote safety awareness by attending safety committee meetings and adhering to all safety procedures and policies. Actively conduct workplace hazard analyses for all employees to maintain a safe work environment. Encourage employee safety reporting program and communication of hazards to the Safety Department. Responsible for the timely mitigation of all unacceptable and undesirable safety risks. Accountable for safety performance within their functional area and achieving the agency’s safety goals.

Training and/or Education:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration or finance; MBA preferred.

Required Experience:

Five or more years of related experience required in all aspects of accounting and be well versed in issues encountered by Comptrollers. 

Licenses or Certificates:

• Possess a valid Driver's License. Acquire a Virginia Driver's License within 60 days after the date of hire (in instances when an out of state license is not the applicant's current state of residence).
• CPA required.

Special Requirements:

This position is classified as non-essential personnel.

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Work requires high-speed operation of keyboard devices.

Unusual Demands:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Work involves meeting multiple demands on a timely basis.