Accounting & Finance Manager

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Hiring Agency:

Transportation - Agency 27

Location:

Lincoln NE

Hiring Rate:

$35.145

Job Posting:

JR2026- Accounting & Finance Manager (Open)

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Job Description:

Pay range is $35.145 - $52.717 per hour. The pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints if approved.

Step into a high-impact leadership role as an Accounting and Finance Manager with the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) where your expertise will shape how public funds are managed safeguarded and strategically deployed to support critical infrastructure.

With an appropriated budget of approximately $1.6 billion this position offers a rare opportunity to influence statewide financial strategyoverseeing accounts payable and receivable financial coding ensuring audit readiness and other core fiscal operations that keep the agency running effectively.

Ideal for an accounting professional with proven supervisory experience this role leads a team of skilled accountants while balancing strategic leadership with hands-on financial oversight. You will play a key role in advancing accountability operational efficiency and transparency across major agency programs while mentoring and developing high-performing staff.

This position serves as a cornerstone of NDOTs financial integrity ensuring that all expenditures and receivables are accurately recorded and fully compliant with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards and all applicable federal and state funding regulations.

With annual expenditures and receivables each nearing $1.3 billion in FY25 the scale and complexity of operations require disciplined oversight and strong internal controls. This role is essential to maintaining audit readiness ensuring compliance with federal state and NDOT policies and upholding public trust in the stewardship of transportation resources.

We reward our employees hard work with a friendly and supportive work environment and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

State-matched retirement contribution of 156%
13 paid holidays
Generous leave accruals that begin immediately
Military leave
Tuition reimbursement program
Dependent tuition reimbursement program with partnering Nebraska community colleges
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
79% employer-paid health insurance plans
Dental and vision insurance plans
Employer-paid $20000 life insurance policy
Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
Training and Development based on your career aspirations
Job security and stability even during times of economic hardship
Employee Assistance Program
Fun inviting teammates
Free parking

JOB DUTIES

• Provide comprehensive oversight of the agencys financial operations including the development implementation and continuous improvement of Standard Operating Procedures that govern NDOTs fiscal activities.
• Monitor expenditures to ensure full compliance with auditing standards Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards while maintaining a strong system of internal controls.
• Establish and enforce financial policies and procedures serves as a key advisor to the CFO and Accounting Costs Manager on complex fiscal matters and ensures the integrity and accuracy of all accounting systems and financial records.
• Ensure audit readiness across all financial transactions and evaluate financial and administrative records for accuracy compliance and internal control effectiveness.
• Lead teams responsible for employee reimbursements contractor and non-contractor payments and accounts receivable operationsensuring all transactions are executed in full compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.
• Oversee the maintenance and integrity of the agencys Chart of Accounts and accounting manual promoting consistency accuracy and organization-wide adherence to established standards and regulatory requirements.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:Bachelors degree with emphasis in accounting mathematics statistics or economics and six years of accounting experience two years of which have been in an administrative supervisory capacity. Accounting experience may be substituted for college on a year-for-year basis up to two years. Graduate study in the above-listed academic fields may be substituted for general experience on a year-for-year basis

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred candidates will bring experience in the public sector or transportation finance with a strong working knowledge of governmental accounts payable and receivable processes and proven skills in ensuring audit readiness.
• Demonstrated experience with high-dollar and high-volume transactions such as NDOTs approximately $1.6 billion appropriation is highly valued.
• A solid foundation in governmental accounting standards auditing practices and compliance with state and federal regulations will distinguish top candidates.
• Experience/proficiency with financial and enterprise systems such as EnterpriseOne (E-1) OnBase Roads Payment System (RPS) Roads Billing System (RBS) Mainframe applications and MS Access is highly desirable.
• State of Nebraska Pre-Audit Certification is preferred.
• Experience in proven leadership overseeing multidisciplinary financial teams; effectively communicating and presenting complex financial policies to diverse audiences; and implementing process improvements that enhance transparency efficiency and internal controls.
• Experience in building and maintaining positive collaborative relationships with team members leadership and external stakeholders while fostering a culture of accountability and service.

Other:

• Minimal overnight travel - once a year for a couple of nights.
• Must have a valid drivers license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Advanced knowledge and hands-on experience with EnterpriseOne (E-1) OnBase RPS RBS mainframe systems and Microsoft Access are highly desirable with demonstrated ability to leverage these platforms in complex financial environments.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel Access and Word including the ability to analyze manipulate and present financial data to support decision-making and reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership capability in managing and guiding a multidisciplinary team of professional accountants fostering accountability technical growth and high performance.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills including the ability to develop clear comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) tailored to diverse audiences across NDOT.
• Strong ability to respond to auditor inquiries with clarity accuracy and precision ensuring timely and well-supported explanations of financial data and processes.
• Proven ability to cultivate collaborative professional and positive working relationships across internal teams divisions and district offices promoting cohesion and effective cross-functional engagement.

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