Controller – Nassau County

Garden City, NY

The Finance Department oversees the accounting, financial and regulatory reporting for the NICE Bus operation. The department is responsible for preparing external financial reports and reporting on/forecasting the Company’s financial position. This position has a focus on, but is not limited to, financial reporting (including monthly, quarterly and year end audited financial statements and presentation) and involvement with external/internal examinations. This position will report to the Transdev VP of Finance and the Chief Executive Officer of NICE Bus.  The Controller will be responsible for carrying out the responsibilities of the Finance/Accounting Department and oversight of the payroll and procurement teams.The position supports the growth and responsibilities of the department and will have interaction with all levels of management and all departments of the organization. The salary range for this position is $140-180K.

Responsibilities:

• Management of the finance/accounting, grants, payroll and procurement departments.

• Preparation of annual operating and capital budgets, including revenue and expense projections.

• Perform monthly close of balance sheet and income statement accounts.

• Prepare journal entries, month end close reports and financial statements.

• Ensure proper processing of the weekly payroll for approximately 1,000 employees.

• Development, submission and project management of annual federal (FTA) grants.

• Preparation of Federal, State and Countyrequired reporting requirements.

• Supervision of operating and capital procurements to ensure that federal, state and local rules and regulations are followed.

• Responsible for reporting on monthly key performance indicators.

• Maintain compliance with all corporate standards for financial reporting.

• Assist with other duties and projects, as assigned.

• Ad hoc analysis as needed.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting or equivalent external work experience.

• Detailed, analytical individual with 3+ years of public/private accounting or finance experience.

• Strong understanding of and experience in US GAAP financial reporting preferred

• Ability to set priorities, multi-task, meet critical deadlines and pay attention to detail.

• Strong quantitative, problem solving and communications skills are required.

• Efficient, motivated individual with ability to work independently

• Must be highly skilled in dealing with financial and numeric data.

• Strong MS Office Suite skills, particularly Excel.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills in order to interact with all levels of personnel including senior management.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by the employee to successful perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 100 % of work is accomplished indoors and in air conditioned or well ventilated facilities.

• Work is accomplished in an office or in a cubicle space equipped with a telephone and computer.

• The employee is generally subjected to long periods spent sitting, typing, or looking at a computer screen.      

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Drug-free workplace

If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in U.S. without restrictions for any employer at any time; be able to pass a drug screen and background check.

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Job Category: Professional & Corporate

Req ID: 1559

Pay Group: QSN

Cost Center: 516

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Drug-free workplace

If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in U.S. without restrictions for any employer at any time; be able to pass a drug screen and background check.

California applicants: Please Click Here for CA Employee Privacy Policy.

About Transdev

Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles.

Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev – the mobility company – empowers the freedom to move every day thank to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at http://www.TransdevNA.com or watch an overview video.