Senior Accounting / Business Manager

Senior Accounting Manager / Business Manager

Department: Corporate

Reports to: CEO

Mostly Remote | Limited Travel

About the Role

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.

Why Join Us

• 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.