GENERAL SUMMARY

The Finance Manager is responsible for all accounting functions and financial reporting along with responsibility for payroll administration, including practices and procedures to establish accurate recordkeeping and payroll compliance as well as delegation of duties to assigned employees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

This role may be eligible for remote work on an occasional or regular basis, subject to job requirements, scheduling requirements, onsite operational needs, and manager approval.

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  Oversees the organization’s financial reporting and recordkeeping, providing oversight to personnel responsible for underlying financial programs
• Collaborates with direct reports to develop and implement accounting processes to ensure accurate reporting of financial information
• Oversees the payroll function and personnel to ensure timely and complete payroll records and compliance with union contracts
• Develops and implements payroll practices and communicates with human resources staff to provide guidance on related issues
• Performs reporting and adheres to statutory regulations mandated by federal, state and local government
• Oversees and provides guidance on the implementation of enhancements to financial systems. Advises staff, collaborates with other departments and develops solutions
• Trains and develops staff
• Works with direct reports to establish goals, evaluates employee performance and provides feedback, provides guidance and leadership to staff and resolves any issues that may arise
• Oversees organization’s financial audits, providing guidance to staff throughout the process, reviewing documents for accuracy and completeness, coordinating with other departments, and enhancing system reporting processes
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of related work experience in accounting with increasing levels of responsibility.
• An equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.

Required Licenses or Certifications

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• Accounting principles, standards and practices (GAAP and GASB)
• KCATA’s financial reporting needs
• Federal reporting requirements for SEFA and NTD reporting
• Standard payroll practices
• Statutory payroll regulations and deadlines
• KCATA’s financial systems
• Audit techniques

Skill in:

• Verbal and written communication
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Leadership
• Conflict negotiation

Ability to:

• Pay close attention to detail
• Manage competing priorities and multiple assignments while meeting tight deadlines
• Analyze system and staff processes

POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

• May work in a normal office environment and/or remote office as approved. Will sometimes be required to work and/or attend meetings or events in public and at all RideKC locations.
• Monday through Friday 8am until 5pm
• Occasional abnormal hours are expected and required for specific events and to reach all employees.

TRAVEL

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• This position is relative free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards and requires medium physical effort. Incumbents may be required to exert up to up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO STATEMENT

BENEFITS TO ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES
Employees are eligible for benefits the first day of the month following employment.

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  Health, Dental, Vision, Short-term Disability and Life Insurance
• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Total of ten (10) paid holidays plus employee's birthday and a floating holiday
• Retirement Benefits through a Pension Plan

OPTIONAL BENEFITS TO ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES

• Flexible spending accounts for pre-tax out-of-pocket family healthcare and/or dependent care
• Voluntary and supplementary products (Long- and short-term disability, life insurance)
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan

EMPLOYEE PERKS

• Free gym memberships for employees at KCMO Community Centers or Planet Fitness
• Employee recognition events
• Health and Wellness events
• Tuition Reimbursement