Assistant Director of Finance

Starting salary $75,000-$90,000 based on qualifications and experience. Full package of benefits including: health, vision, dental, life, retirement, paid vacation, & paid sick leave.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

The purpose of this position is to process accounting information for Rock Region METRO. This is accomplished by utilizing governmental accounting principles and practices and adhering to Federal Transit Administration requirements to review information, including summarization, analysis, interpretation, and representation in different formats. This position supervises the Grants Accountant, Financial Accountant, and Procurement and Facilities Manager as well as provides backup for the Chief Financial Officer. This position is responsible for the yearly preparation of the budget document.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Note: This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position. Additionally, please be aware of the legend below when referring to the physical demands of each essential function.

• Maintains, reviews, and updates assets and liabilities on the general ledger by checking asset values, creating master records, and reconciling fixed assets.
• Processes all accounting functions including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and general ledger transactions.
• Under direction of CFO plans, organizes, directs and coordinates the full-range of analysis and reporting activities including performing financial analysis and overall financial performance monitoring. Also included is the development and analysis of fare policy and future year financial forecasting and budgeting.
• Oversees the development and administration of external and internal reporting, including but not limited to National Transit Database Reports, federal and triennial reviews, annual financial audit preparation, quarterly and annual grant reporting, quarterly state reporting and filing, and monthly management reports.
• Enhances and/or develops, implements and enforces policies and procedures of the organization by way of systems that will improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the organization.
• Under direction of the CFO, plans, organizes, directs and coordinates the cash management, investment, financing and banking/operational programs of Rock Region METRO while maintaining uniform system of accounts records as required by the Federal Transit Administration.
• Under direction of CFO, maintains, reviews, and updates the annual budget report, capital financial budget, streetcar 20-year capital plan, and NTD annual report.
• Supervises the Grants Accountant, Financial Accountant, and Procurement and Facilities Manager and is responsible for regular performance reviews. Also, assists in the development of federal financial reports, milestone progress reports, annual program of projects, and annual competitive grant applications. Presents procurement items, grant budgets, and supplier DBE programs for approval to the Rock Region METRO Board of Directors.
• Coordinates with department directors to adopt and review department goals and objectives.
• Implements and supervises the vanpool program. Responsible for all reporting requirements including compliance with federal laws, federal grant drawdowns, National Transit Database reporting, and distribution of reports and data to local officials.

• Four (4) years of college resulting in a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field is required. Master’s degree in accounting or other relevant professional/graduate degree is a plus. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or other relevant designation is a plus. Equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in financial and accounting administration. Previous management experience is preferred.
• This position supervises the Grants Accountant, Financial Accountant, and Procurement and Facilities Manager.
• Work may require providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies. Contacts may require the consideration of different points of view to reach agreement. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.
• The employee normally performs the duty assignment after receiving general instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results. There is some opportunity for discretion when making selections among a few, easily identifiable choices. The assignment is usually reviewed upon completion.
• Work requires a comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the work environment of the organization.
• Position has fiscal responsibility under direction of the CFO. Assures that appropriate linkages exist between budget, funding limitations and service levels, to meet specific departmental and organizational goals. Monitors progress toward fiscal objectives and adjusts plans as necessary to reach them. Directs the preparation of agency financial statements and budget reports.
• Advanced - Ability to read literature, books, reviews, scientific or technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, and/or legal documents. Ordinarily, such education is obtained at the college level or above. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.
• Advanced - Ability to apply fundamental concepts of theories, work with advanced mathematical operations methods, and functions of real and complex variables. Ordinarily, such education is obtained at the college level or above. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.
• Advanced - Ability to write editorials, journals, speeches, manuals, or critiques. Ordinarily, such education is obtained at the college level or above. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.

• Broad, in-depth knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting.
• Knowledge of the entire accounting cycle including, preparing journal entries and adjustments, monthly financial statements and special purpose reports.
• Knowledge of all finance department operations including revenue, payroll, purchasing/accounts payable, fixed assets, grants administration.            
• Agency policies, procedures and functions.
• Knowledge of the organization and operations of administrative programs.
• Laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and codes applicable to the functional areas.
• Budget development and administration.
• Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems.
• Knowledge of federal financial regulations.
• Highly developed communication and presentation skills, both oral and written.
• Knowledge of public financing strategies and techniques.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Word and Excel software
• Specialized software related to functional area
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with other management staff, employees, and the general public in a team-oriented environment
• Present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form
• Professionally maintain composure and effectiveness under pressure and changing conditions
• Gather, assemble, analyze and evaluate financial information and make strategic analyses and financial projections
• Interpret and apply laws, rules and regulations impacting the agency’s finances
• Display willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment and makes timely decisions
• Prioritize and plan work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans
• Make comprehensive records and reports
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
• Handle difficult people and situations
• Learn agency and department operating policies, procedures, systems, methods and tasks