APPOINTMENT TYPE: Permanent Exempt - This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer.

Application Opening: September 27, 2022

Deadline to Apply: October 13, 2022

Recruitment ID: 124861

Salary: $141,492 to $180,622 annually

Please Note: A cover letter and resume must be attached to the online application.

Division: Finance and Information Technology

Section/Unit: Accounting/Financial Reporting, Grants and Compliance Unit

Work Location: One South Van Ness Avenue, 8th Floor, San Francisco, CA

Work Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm

Under general administrative direction of the Financial Reporting, Grants & Compliance Unit (FRGC) Manager, this position functions as a mid-level manager in the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), operating within a broad policy framework and assuming primary responsibility for key and very complex grant accounting functions including monitoring in adherence to various compliance requirements of major funding agencies of SFMTA. The incumbent is responsible for overseeing the agency’s grant program totaling over $5 billion dollars and managing grant revenue and expense activities that support the mission and goals of the SFMTA. The incumbent will also be responsible for managing the Single Audit, FTA Triennial Audit, and all other audits of grants by federal, state, and regional agencies and for implementing accounting and reporting requirements as they relate to new transit and revenue enhancement programs, parking, pedestrian, and bicycle and taxi initiatives.

This position manages project grant accountants and support staff performing timely and accurate SFMTA quarterly and year-end grants reconciliations, special project & grants analyses, capital projects budget revisions, project close-outs and preparation of annual grants schedules by funding agencies required for inclusion in the SFMTA annual comprehensive audited financial statements. In addition, this position is critical support to the Senior Accounting and Financial Reporting Managers in evaluating and revising existing fiscal operation procedures; developing and implementing SFMTA accounting policies and procedures; participates in the analysis, development, and implementation of City-wide complex grants accounting and financial reporting systems enhancements to ensure compatibility with computerized accounting systems; and performs related duties as required.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties:

1.    Plans, monitors, evaluates, and supervises completion of financial audit and compliance audits, including year-end financials, revenue bonds, and other mandated reports. Activities include GAAP entries, submission of adjustments and other year- end entries, internal control reviews and audits, responding to inquiries, preparing schedules, and compiling supporting records and documents.

2.    Acts as fiscal liaison on grant-related audits including the Annual Single Audit, Agreed Upon Procedures/Compliance Audits of various grantors, and FTA Triennial Audit.

3.    Supervises the timely completion and submission of the Budget Revisions and its workflow. The activities include review of updates respond to internal/external inquiries and participate in meetings to resolve issues.

4.    Develops and implements a rigorous review of accounting reports, financial documents, process narratives to ensure conformance with City's fiscal procedures, existing laws, ordinance, and other fiscal requirements.

5.    Identifies deficiencies in internal control, addresses audit findings, recommends process efficiencies and develops written policies and procedures, as necessary. Ensures that operating policies and procedures reflects adequate internal control and are kept up-to-date and enforced.

6.    Reviews complex accounting work related to accounting code structure maintenance and updates; general ledger analyses; accounts receivables; research; financial transactions recording; liaison in City's accounting system access; and implementation of accounting rules and regulations as stipulated by Governmental Accounting Standard Board (GASB) or other regulatory agencies.

7.    Ensures proper accounting, auditing, system control and cash handling procedures over grant revenues and expense activities.

8.    Ensures rate application and allocation are consistent with federal and state requirements.

9.    Directs the completion of required financial status reports; directs the timely submission of the annual claim for operating assistance from the state.

10. Serves as a department subject matter expert on grants and projects related to City’s current PeopleSoft accounting system. Is engaged in any other systems or applications assessment and implementation that has fiscal implications. Participates in data testing, and as applicable, in subsequent modifications.

11. Coordinates fiscal activities on grant-funded projects with other City departments; may make presentations and represent the agency before internal and external committees, regulatory agencies, and other outside organizations.

12. Develops and mentors staff; evaluates staff performance by setting goals and objectives while providing feedback. Identifies staff needs and recommends or provides appropriate training for professional growth and career development.

13. Verifies data, obtaining required documents for timely preparation and submission of annual MTC Claim for operating assistance in accordance with State & MTC guidelines to determine Muni’s ability to receive funding for TDA, STA, RM2 and AB1107 grant monies.

14. Advance preparation of all audit requests and advance ongoing continuous monitoring of all SFMTA audit risks for various business cycles and especially as it pertains to the single audit.

15. Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

1.    Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited university or college AND

2.    Eight (8) years of professional accounting or financial management experience with financial systems, including analytical and problem-solving work, performing accounting and reporting tasks, and preparing financial records and reports; three (3) years of which must be supervising accountants, analysts, and support staff.

Substitution:

Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. One year (2000 hours) will be considered equivalent to thirty (30) semester units/forty-five (45) quarter units.

Notes:

1. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

2. One (1) year full-time experience is equivalent to 2000 hours. (2000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week). Any overtime hours that you work above forty (40) hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time experience.

Desirable Qualifications:

The stated desirable qualifications may be used to identify candidates advancing to the interview process and/or to identify job finalist(s) at the end of the selection process when referred for hiring.

·         Experience with PeopleSoft Financial Systems,

·         Experience with Business Intelligence (BI) Reporting Author

·         Experience with nVision Reporting

·         Experience in Advanced Excel Reporting Tools

·         Certified Public Accountant License in California

·         Knowledge of the governmental accounting principles and practices and of the application of data processing to financial information systems, and management practices

·         Advanced knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) pronouncements

·         Experience in monitoring compliance requirements of large federal and state grants

Verification:

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. More information can be found at: https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#verification. Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

Selection Process:

Applications will be screened for relevant qualifying experience.  Additional screening mechanisms may be used to determine candidates' qualifications.  Only those applicants who most closely meet the needs of the Agency will be invited to move forward in the selection process.

·         Information About the Hiring Process

·         Conviction History

·         Employee Benefits Overview

·         Equal Employment Opportunity

·         Disaster Service Worker

·         ADA Accommodation

·         Right to Work

·         Copies of Application Documents

·         Diversity Statement

For questions or inquiries, please contact the analyst, Tracy Pon at [email protected].

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:  All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.