Job Description Summary

The A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland (UMD) serves as a catalyst for high-quality research, innovation, and learning, delivering on a promise that all graduates will leave ready to impact the Grand Challenges of the 21st century. Since 2015, UMD has served as the Administrative Host of The Eastern Transportation Coalition (TETC), a multi-state, multi-agency consortium advancing transportation system performance, freight mobility, and innovation across 20 states and the District of Columbia.

Reporting to the Executive Director of The Eastern Transportation Coalition, the Assistant Director of Finance serves as the Coalition’s senior financial leader and strategic financial advisor with responsibility for the financial integrity, sustainability, and compliance of a multifaceted portfolio consisting of federal and state grants, membership revenue, and multi-partner initiatives.

The Assistant Director of Finance of The Eastern Transportation Coalition provides financial leadership for all Coalition programs (TSMO, Freight, and Innovation); oversees grant and contract financial management; leads invoicing and revenue recovery for Coalition members; and supports the Executive Director with high-level financial analysis, projections, and risk management. The position serves as the primary liaison between TETC and University of Maryland financial offices.

Examples of Work:
- Develop, monitor, and update Coalition-wide financial forecasts
- Produce annual and quarterly financial statements and reports
- Identify financial risks and opportunities and proactively recommend corrective actions
- Manage the financial component of Coalition grants and contract activities
- Lead invoicing for annual Coalition membership dues, grants, and contracts
- Oversee the accurate recording of revenues, expenditures, encumbrances, and cost allocations
- Collect, review, and ensure all required documents are accurate and complete for purchase order requests
- Track the financial standing of all Coalition purchase orders, review and submit all invoices
- Resolve complex billing, compliance, and funding issues with sponsors, partners, contractors, and University financial offices
- Develop financial procedural guidance
- Contribute to cross-functional initiatives
- Identify grants that are relevant to the Coalition’s mission and maintain a master calendar of prospects
- Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands: Sedentary work performance in an office environment. Regularly required to communicate and exchange information and to use technology/devices. Position can be 100% remote.

Licenses/ Certifications: N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Seven (7) years of professional accounting or finance experience. Two (2) years of experience supervising or managing professional staff.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Knowledge of finance and accounting policies and procedures, and federal, state, and other applicable related laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances.
Skill in use of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace products.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in summarizing, analyzing, and reporting financial information.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.

Additional Job Details

Preferences:

10+ years of financial management of a multifaceted entity

Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Experience interpreting policies, procedures, MOUs to provide guidance
Capacity to manage multiple priorities and competing demands.
Demonstrated experience working in business systems and databases (e.g., Workday, Kuali +Financial System (KFS), Concur, PHR)
Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing
Ability to work and collaborate with members and staff from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and identity groups
Familiarity with The Eastern Transportation Coalition, its mission and its members
Interest in transportation field

Additional Information: UMD will not sponsor the successful candidate for work authorization in the United States now or in the future.

Required Application Materials: Application requires (A) resume and (B) cover letter that includes motivation for joining the Coalition team

Best Consideration Date: 03/06/2026

Posting Close Date:: N/A

Open Until Filled: Yes

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required

Yes

For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.

Department

ENGR-Civil-Center for Advanced Transportation Technology

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$130,000 - $145,000

Benefits Summary

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Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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