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Role Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accounting/ Business Manager to lead financial operations while serving as a key business partner to executive leadership. This role blends hands-on accounting leadership with strategic, operational, and business management responsibilities to support growth, cost control, and contract performance across transit and transportation services. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating at both tactical and strategic levels in a fast-paced, remote-first environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Leadership & Reporting
  • Lead annual operating and capital budget preparation.
  • Deliver accurate, timely financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow).
  • Analyze revenues and expenses and provide actionable profitability insights.
  • Perform variance analysis and explain variances exceeding 5%.
  • Support audits and ensure GAAP compliance.
• Cost Control, Payroll & Cash Management
  • Monitor key cost drivers including overtime, fuel, labor, and maintenance.
  • Oversee payroll and benefits administration, including union wages and overtime.
  • Audit payroll accuracy and HSA deductions.
  • Manage cash flow, banking relationships, AR/AP, and line of credit activity.
• Business Management & Corporate Strategy
  • Keep corporate strategy on track by aligning financial, operational, and contractual execution.
  • Serve as primary negotiator for contract change orders.
  • Manage and oversee contract agreements, renewals, and amendments.
  • Lead and support technology implementation initiatives.
  • Oversee corporate KPIs, including:
    • Overtime trends
    • Underutilization (productivity, trips, hours, FTEs)
    • Key financial margins
• Compliance, Documentation & Governance
  • Ensure compliance with DOT, IRS, and transit funding requirements.
  • Maintain active insurance coverage with no lapses.
  • Ensure all documentation is current and properly stored in Microsoft Teams, including:
    • SOPs
    • Contracts and orders change
    • Insurance policies
• Operational & Asset Oversight
  • Maintain records for vehicles and assets, including in/out-of-service status.
  • Monitor fuel usage and identify anomalies or potential theft.
  • Track downtime and forecast revenue impact.
• RFPs & Executive Support
  • Review RFPs for scope, compliance, and financial viability.
  • Partner with the CEO on pricing, responses, and prospecting.
  • Support negotiations with unions, vendors, municipalities, and partners.
• Technology & Process Improvement
  • Oversee integration between accounting systems and operational platforms.
  • Improve reporting, automation, and dashboards using Excel and Microsoft tools.
  • Eliminate shadow systems and reduce manual processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or CMA preferred.
• 5–7+ years of progressive accounting or financial management experience.
• Strong GAAP, reporting, and audit knowledge.
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills; QuickBooks or ERP experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently in a mostly remote role.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Flexible, remote-first environment.
• High-impact role with direct exposure to executive leadership.
• Opportunity to influence financial strategy and business operations.