Salary: $140,000.00 - $165,000.00 Annually
Location : Aurora, CO
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Finance
Opening Date: 07/08/2026
Closing Date: 7/24/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Exempt

Description
The Accounting Manager serves as a strategic business partner responsible for delivering financial accuracy, by managing the Authority's day-to-day general ledger, module accounting functions and reviewing/approving work of the Fiscal Services team, and data-driven recommendations that support executive decision-making and organizational performance.
This role supports our core fiscal processes, including annual audit, treasury needs, monthly general ledger & accounts payable functions, and management reporting. The Accounting Manager oversees complex fiscal data to ensure financial accuracy, recognition and compliance with GAAP.
The ideal candidate combines strong detail-oriented capabilities with business acumen, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to partner and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
Responsibilities

Accounting & Treasury

• Review/Approve month-end closing tasks of the general ledger and related accounting modules and maintain the general ledger modules.
• Review/Approve reconciliations of key accounts and supervise investigation and resolution of differences, fixed asset routines and other month-end processed work.
• Manage the fixed asset capitalization and retirement process throughout the year.
• Supervise monitoring, tracking and accounting of cash flows and balances for all accounts to ensure funds are available to meet current obligations.
• Monitoring and verification of cash flows related to monthly interest rate swaps, monthly variable rate debt payments, and monthly unrestricted fund movements.
• Analyze, review and approve cash transfers for weekly revenue and capital fund needs.
• Interact with other Authority employees, managers, and directors, to provide timely accounting information, research, and analysis in response to account inquiries.

Accounts Payable

• Maintain the purchasing systems including delegations of users, establishing and maintaining proper segregation of duties and internal controls, and instructing staff and other departments of requirements.
• Maintain purchasing systems for expense reporting including company cards, routing approvals, etc. as needed.
• Review and approve invoices related to toll revenue, processing fees, permits etc.

Accounts Receivable

• Oversee accounting functions over A/R (billing and collections)
• Develop and maintain relationships with other tolling agency partners, banks and other financial institutions.
• Review and approve invoices related to toll revenue, processing fees, permits etc.
• Assist Seniors with third party collection vendors and related customer receivables collection processes.

Audit & Compliance

• Analyze Intergovernmental Agreements and other contracts for proper financial recognition and recommendations.
• Research and generate recommendations on GASB standard implementations and impacts to Senior Leadership.
• Analyze trends in transactions, revenue, margins, operating expenses, working capital, and cash flow.
• Assist the Controller in establishing, modifying, documenting, and coordinating implementation of accounting and internal control procedures and processes. Maintain updated procedural documents related to areas of work performed and supervised.
• Assist Controller in coordinating and handling external financial auditors for the annual financial statement audit.
• Prepare requested documents and supporting schedules (PBC), assist with auditor questions, perform system research and walkthroughs, and assist with preparing and reviewing the financial statement report and management discussion and analysis.

Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual unaudited financial statements and supporting documentation.
• Investigate and resolve any discrepancies in system reports related to accounting or financial recognition.
• Analyze trends in transactions, revenue, margins, operating expenses, working capital, and cash flow.
• Prepare and analyze quarterly the analytic of financial condition and operating results from Controller Review.
• Maintain updated procedural documents related to areas of work performed and managed.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and customer service.
• Collaborate with departments across the Authority to provide financial guidance and support operational objectives.
• Participate in system implementations, process improvement initiatives, and other special projects

Typical Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in financial accounting, corporate finance, auditing or related fields.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling and scenario analysis.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, accepted accounting principles, public sector (government) accounting and related accounting standards (GASB), preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Proficient with accounting system software including general ledger accounting, accounts receivable and cash reconciliations.

2026 E470 Public Highway Authority Summary of Benefits

E470 Public Highway Authority provides a competitive, comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee health, financial stability, professional development, and overall well-being.

Medical & Prescription Plan: 3 plan options to choose from

• United Healthcare Low-Deductible Plan (PPO4)
  • Coverage plans for employee, spouse and/or dependents (100% PHA-paid)
  • No monthly premium for employees
  • Plan is eligible for an employee funded Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Kaiser Permanente No-Deductible Plan (KP-HMO 45)
  • Coverage plans for employee, spouse and/or dependents (100% PHA-paid)
  • No monthly premium for employees
  • Plan is eligible for an employee funded Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• United Healthcare High-Deductible Plan (HDHP5)
  • The Authority will cover 90% of the plan premiums.
  • The Authority will fully fund the employee HSA Account

Plan

Employee Monthly Premium

HSA Employer Contribution

Employee Only

$56.00

$4,400

Couple

$118.00

$8,750

EE w/child

$93.00

$8,750

Family

$160.00

$8,750
Dental Plan: Delta Dental

• Coverage for employee, spouse and dependents (100% PHA-paid)

Vision Plan: VSP

• Coverage for employee, spouse and dependents (100% PHA-paid)

Life Insurance & Disability Coverage

• Life Insurance coverage for employees at two times annual salary (100% PHA-paid)
• Short- & Long-Term Disability for employee at 2/3 of salary (100% PHA-paid)

Employee Assistance Plan

• EAP for employees and dependents (100% PHA paid)
• The Employee Assistance Program provides confidential support for counseling, personal matters, financial issues, and family challenges.
• Modern Health & All One Health - 6 counseling sessions per year, per incident

Retirement Plans

• International City Management Association (ICMA)
• PHA employees are eligible to participate in three retirement plans:

Plan Type

Participation

Vesting

Percentage

401(a)

Automatic

100% upon enrollment

10%

401(a)

Mandatory

100% at hire

6.2% each from employer & employee

457

Voluntary

100% upon enrollment

Employer match up to $3,000

ROTH

Voluntary

Employee only

Employee election; post-tax
Time Off

• PTO is a combination of Sick & Personal Leave
• Employees may accumulate up to a maximum of 500 PTO hours

Length of Service

PTO Earned

One month through four years

16 Hours for each full month of service

Four years, one month through nine years

18 Hours for each full month of service

Over nine years

20 Hours for each full month of service
Paid Holidays

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Day
• President's Day
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth Day
• Independence Day

• Labor Day
• Veteran's Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Day After Thanksgiving
• Christmas Day
• Float (Executive Director designated

Toll Reimbursement

• All commuting and business-related tolls

Professional Development

• Employees have access to paid professional development opportunities, including workshops, conferences, training programs, and certifications.
• Work directly with your manager to identify opportunities and budget allocations.

01

Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

• High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Professional degree
• Doctorate degree

02

How many years of professional experience in financial accounting, corporate finance, auditing or related fields.

• No experience
• Less than 3 years of experience
• More than 3 years but less than 5 years of experience
• 5+ years of experience

03

Do you have experience managing or supervising staff?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you currently live in the State of Colorado or are you able to relocate at your own expense?

• Currently live in the State of Colorado
• Able to relocate at my own expense
• Do not currently live in Colorado and am unable to relocate.

Required Question