The successful candidate will bring strong technical expertise, sound judgment, and a collaborative leadership style, along with the ability to build relationships across the organization and with employees, leadership, funding partners, auditors, local governments, and community stakeholders.
Experience with governmental accounting, budgeting, grants administration, procurement, and federally funded programs is highly desirable. Public transit experience is welcomed but not required for candidates with comparable experience in local government, public agencies, airports, utilities, higher education, or other publicly funded organizations.
The successful candidate will join an organization committed to collaboration, continuous improvement, transparency, accountability, and servant leadership while helping build the next generation of financial leadership within BATA.
Anticipated Hiring Range: $123,269-$144,841, depending on qualifications, directly related experience, and demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities.
What BATA offer’s
BATA offers a competitive benefits package, including MERS retirement, health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, holidays, life insurance, and professional development opportunities.
Next Steps
The first review of applications will begin on Friday, August 21, 2026.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early, as the recruitment window may close once a sufficient pool of qualified candidates has been established.
Join a respected and forward-thinking public transit agency and help shape the future of mobility in Northern Michigan
