Summary

The North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization is a government agency that plans and programs transportation improvements for the North Front Range region of Colorado. Our work touches the lives of more than 500,000 people by improving access to mobility options and allocating state and federal funding to major infrastructure investments. The Controller is a key lead level position within the NFRMPO (MPO) that is responsible for performing all accounting duties.

Description

This position is eligible for a flexible hybrid schedule that blends remote and in-person work.

The ideal candidate for this position is:

highly motivated and self-directed
visionary enough to see the big picture, but also very detail-oriented
competent at a full spectrum of accounting duties
passionate about learning new things

The Controller provides essential services by performing a variety of complex accounting duties as needed to generate, record, reconcile, and monitor transactions related to payroll and benefits, accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, grant management and cash management for the MPO. This person reports directly to the organization’s Executive Director and coordinates with accounting consultants and administrative staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.

Manages all grants and contracts for the organization
Responsible for general ledger entries and reconciliations
Coordinates and facilitates the monthly Finance Committee meetings comprised of NFRMPO Planning Council members.
Prepares quarterly unaudited financial statements and present to the Finance Committee
Preparation and submission for indirect cost to Colorado Department of Transportation
Prepares annual organization budget
Direct oversight of the annual audit that includes preparation of items for submission
Manages and controls bank balances
Develops government financial reports, reviews contracts, purchase orders and invoices for validity and proper recording in general ledger to ensure compliance with federal funding and contractual reporting mandates.
Provides Executive Director and other MPO management with reports and/or financial information relevant to current issues or projects and advises on financial/contractual/regulatory matters.
Develops and implements the MPO’s financial policies and plans, accounting system procedures, practices and fiscal controls.
Prepares for and leads the organization’s Finance Committee monthly Finance Committee meetings with elected councilmembers
Performs preparation of 1099 forms annually.
Performs research of accounting and tax-related matters
Assists in development and negotiating agreements or contracts with stakeholders, vendors, agencies and/or consultants.

Performs backup duties for accounting/administrative functions such as procurement, payroll and billings
Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position does not currently have direct supervisory responsibilities. This is a lead position that may train and review the work product of other staff, act as a team or project leader, and participate in leadership decisions for the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the necessary functions of this position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Experience in accounting, budgeting, payroll, pension plan, and investment laws, regulations and principles
Expertise and knowledge of standard office software including word processing, spreadsheets, and database and general office equipment.
Expertise and demonstrated ability in accounting software, Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains a plus.
Demonstrated ability in all accounting and payroll functions
Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents, customers, other government agencies, and staff
Ability to work with limited supervision and exercise independent judgment.
Understanding of Governmental Accounting Standard Board (GASB) pronouncements and interpretations.
Strong oral and written communication skills, including grammar and editing skills.
Knowledge of the organization's goals, objectives, polices and services.
Works effectively with internal and external customers/clients to satisfy service and product expectations and ensure the effectiveness of the organization.
Employee’s work behaviors demonstrate responsible personal and professional conduct, which contributes to the overall goals and mission of the organization.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five years of accounting-related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. Advanced Excel knowledge is required. Working knowledge of MS Dynamics (Great Plains) software a plus.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Effectively communicates by actively listening and sharing relevant information with co-workers, supervisor(s) and customers/clients.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret generally accepted accounting principles, governmental accounting as applied to Federal, State and Local policies and procedures, and governmental regulations. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, customers, and the general public.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Current driver's license.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk; sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work area is a standard professional office environment with some travel to other locations for meetings. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The NFRMPO has a hybrid work environment that allows employees to work from the office and home.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.