SENIOR DIRECTOR, FINANCE (OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET)

Basic Function

Directs creation, implementation, and oversight of Metro's budget; monitors, tracks and adjusts funding allocations, as needed, to optimize fund availability to meet all organizational objectives and delivery of initiatives; and provides performance reporting, performance metric analysis, and related analytics to estimate optimal functional resource requirements based on prioritized project deliverables. This position will be responsible for Special Projects (i.e. fare policy and programs, allocation of funding to the region) and overall management support over revenues and subsidies to the region.

Example Of Duties

Identifies fund sources and recommends revenue uses for annual budget and Life of Project budgetsCoordinates revenue-related activities throughout the agencyDirects monitoring of funding to maximize use and adjusts as necessaryUtilizes technology to direct the forecasting of revenues and strategically applies revenues to optimize funding and project deliveryDirects and participates in the analysis of financial and non-financial budget and actual performance data and applies results to pre-defined performance factors to determine optimum functional product deliveryDirects project cash flow analysis, staffing projections, processes, and schedule adherence to determine project budget spending patterns to ensure project expense optimization and adherence to project budget and accounting provisionsEstablishes functional and organizational short- and long-range goals and objectives with development of various annual forecastsEstablishes and directs complex modeling requirements to estimate and validate various resource projections and comparisons to performance indicators; advises staff on model development and interpretation of resultsDevelops requirements and processes, and oversees the preparation of cost estimates and validation of functional resource plan estimatesConfers with executive management and validates project funding forecasts based on projected expendituresUtilizes technology to oversee and participate in the preparation and presentation of reports and analyses, including strategic planning and policy matters, to management and the Metro Board of DirectorsOversees analysis of project costs and revenues with Accounting, Treasury, and Capital PlanningParticipates in management meetings and the decision-making processes to provide a strategic approach to problem solvingRepresents Metro before the Metro Board, Metro Board deputies, partner agencies, and special interest groupsDirects and monitors Metro Board approved funding commitments and for impact on budgetsSupervises, trains, mentors, and motivates assigned staffCommunicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employeesContributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out

May Be Required To Perform Other Related Job Duties

Requirements For Employment

Required

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:

Education

Bachelor′s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's Degree in a related field preferred

Experience

Five years of relevant management-level experience performing government/transit finance and/or budgeting work

Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions Treasury Department incumbents must be bondableProfessional certifications such as CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CPFO (Certified Public Finance Officer) preferred

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected.

The Following Are The Preferred Qualifications

Experience developing and framing ad-hoc reporting analysis. Experience overseeing business process improvements and capitalizing opportunitiesExperience leading and coordinating consensus across multiple groups and stakeholders. Experience conducting performance, compliance, and/or financial audits. Experience managing staff and projects.

Knowledge

Theories, principles, and practices of financial and organizational management and behaviorKnowledge of theories, principles, and practices of advanced budgeting, government/fund accounting, public finance, economics, planning, and resource modelingApplicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing budgeting, funding, and financial operations of a business unitAdministrative principles and methods, including goal setting and monitoring, budget development and implementation, and advanced resource modelingFinancial modeling, forecasting/estimating, research, and analysisApplication of funding source provisionsApplicable and current financial and database management software, such as Oracle Database, and computer business software applications, such as Microsoft Office SuiteIndividual and group dynamics and leadership developmentModern management techniques

Skills

Directing the overall operations of major financial functionsDefining and performing complex financial, statistical, and operational performance analysis and modelingDetermining strategies to achieve operational goalsAnalyzing situations, identifying problems, recommending strategic solutions, and evaluating outcomesExercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions and applying fundsCommunicating effectively orally and in writingPreparing comprehensive reports and correspondenceInteracting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representativesSupervising, training, mentoring and motivating assigned staff

Abilities

Think and act independentlyMeet precision and productivity requirementsUnderstand, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, policies, guidelines, and standard operating procedures to work productsRepresent Metro before the Metro Board, public, outside entities, and advocacy groupsAllocate the division of labor for a diversified workforceRead, write, speak, and understand English

Selection Procedure

Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Application Procedure

To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.

Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro location:

METRO Headquarters, Employment Office

One Gateway Plaza

Los Angeles, CA 90012

Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.

All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. (JC)

Open to the public and all Metro employees

This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.

Lacmta Benefits

Health benefits provided under the TCU Health and Welfare Trust FundGroup Life InsuranceHolidaysSick timeVacation timePension planSocial Security coverageTransportation passesCredit unionTuition assistance 457 Deferred Compensation Plan 401 (K) Thrift PlanEmployee Assistance ProgramHealthcare Flexible Spending AccountDependent Care Flexible Spending AccountJury dutyAccidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance