What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance and Grants Compliance Manager position at Pee Dee Regional Transportation Authority?
Overview
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Finance and Grants Compliance Manager who is responsible for overseeing financial operations related to grants, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local funding regulations, and managing core financial functions, including Payroll, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable reconciliations. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, grant administration, and adherence to public transit funding requirements while supporting internal controls and audits.
Starting Salary will be commensurate with years of experience and/or advanced educational degree.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Manages up to three employees.
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Authority's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, recommending for hire, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
- 3-5 years of experience in financial management, grants administration, or public sector funding.
- Knowledge of FTA, SCDOT, and other transportation funding programs.
- Experience with Payroll, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable reconciliation in a governmental or nonprofit setting.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Strong technical writing skills to aid in securing competitive grants.
- Proficiency in financial software, spreadsheets, and grant management systems.
- Must successfully complete post-interview assessment
Preferred Qualifications:
- CPA, CGFM, or similar certification.
- Experience with Triennial Reviews and Single Audits.
- Knowledge of public transit operations and funding structures.
Benefits:
PDRTA offers a comprehensive benefits program including SC State health benefits (medical, dental and vision insurance - Employer covered insurance premium), SC State retirement benefits, 401(k) & 457 plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid holidays, and paid leave.
The Pee Dee Regional Transportation Authority (PDRTA) has a strong commitment to the community it serves and its employees. As an equal opportunity employer, PDRTA strives to have a workforce that reflects the community it serves. PDRTA is committed to taking employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment or recruitment advertising, hiring, upgrading, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and treatment of employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Furthermore, PDRTA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees who need them because of a disability or to practice or observe their religion, absent undue hardship.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid jury duty
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
