What You’ll Do

As Finance Director, you will serve as BATA’s chief financial officer and chief accountant, providing oversight, leadership, and strategic insight across all financial functions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead all accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, audit, and compliance activities in accordance with GAAP and governmental accounting standards
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end closings, general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, and journal entries
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to executive leadership and the Board, including reliable cash-flow projections
• Develop, manage, and revise the annual operating budget and capital plan; perform cost-of-service analyses and budget variance reporting
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls, policies, procedures, and segregation of duties
• Oversee grants accounting, billing, and compliance, including quarterly and annual reporting to MDOT
• Lead preparation for financial and governmental audits and serve as a primary point of contact for auditors
• Supervise, coach, and develop accounting staff; participate in hiring and performance management
• Partner with department leaders to support budget development and responsible financial stewardship
• Identify opportunities to strengthen BATA’s financial position through analysis of obligations, vendor relationships, and operational efficiencies
• Contribute to special projects, attend meetings, and deliver presentations as requested