Director of Finance

Please apply directly on our website: www.c-tran.com/careers

SUMMARY

A highly responsible professional position within the Finance Division involving the coordination and execution of finance and accounting activities including, but not limited to, General Ledger, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Procurement, Fixed Asset Administration, Cash Receipts, Grant Administration, Financial Reporting and Budget.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

The incumbent will perform a wide diversity of work situations involving a high degree of complexity, determine own practices and procedures, and contribute to the development of new concepts. Contacts frequently contain confidential/sensitive information necessitating discretion at all times.

Supervision is exercised over non-represented employees to include the Manger of Accounting, Manager of Procurement, Vanpool and Grants Coordinator, and Financial Analyst - Budget and Costing.

Work is performed independently under the limited direction of the Chief Financial Officer and considerable judgment is expected to be exercised in the execution of duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following summarizes the essential or key responsibilities/attributes of the position the incumbent will be required to perform with or without reasonable accommodation:

Help guide financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures.

Provide oversight and guidance for finance activities including financial management, accounting, payroll, investment of reserve funds, and financial reporting/analysis.

Provide support for an internal audit process for various financial processes targeting continued process improvement and the development and/or update of key department standard operating procedures.

Provides oversight and support to Payroll Processing.

Oversee and participate in procurement activities to ensure compliance with C-TRAN policy, state, and federal regulations.

Protect Agency assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls.

Oversee finance related grant activities including pursuit of appropriate grant opportunities, grant application, and proper grant administration to provide continuing eligibility to receive grant funds.

Ensure employees within the department are properly evaluated, counseled, and directed through formal evaluation meetings and frequent informal feedback.

Ensure department participation and representation in Agency committees as appropriate.

Provide guidance and oversight around day-to-day budget development and administration, including preparation of the agency’s labor budget. Ensure the budget is prepared and ready for presentation to the Board as scheduled for timely adoption.

Prepare and oversee the Finance Department budget.

Oversee special projects for the department to include acting as the Department Lead for Workday and administering system security for the team as required.

Provide guidance on short-range and long-range operational and capital financial planning and reporting.

Participate in Agency policy development; assure departmental conformance to the Agency’s mission, goals, and objectives.

Interact with other officials, public and private agencies, and various state and local jurisdictions to facilitate the business interests of C-TRAN.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

Assists the Chief Financial Officer as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

Field of assignment sufficient to thoroughly and accurately perform the full scope of responsibility as outlined in the above job description.

Skills:

Advanced computer skills including Excel and variety of accounting software required.

Workday software experience preferred.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills required in order to explain complex information in a clear, concise manner.

Strong analytical skills required.

Shows respect for people and their differences; promotes fairness and equity; engages the talents, experiences, and capabilities of others.

Energetic, innovative self-starter, committed to continuous improvement and creative problem-solving.

Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.

Ability to:

Work effectively with all levels of staff and vendors with varying levels of expertise; exhibit tact and diplomacy to achieve desired results.

Work effectively under extreme pressure to resolve a wide variety of work-related issues and maintain confidentiality.

Research and provide management level analysis of issues and develop potential solutions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Requires a bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, or a related field from an accredited four-year college or university.

Experience in municipal or transit accounting, and CPA/MBA preferred.

Requires at least five years’ progressively responsible experience or experience sufficient to demonstrate complete competency.

Requires at least three years in a managerial capacity in a unionized environment.

Public sector management experience preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Responsibilities of this position may result in frequent, abrupt, and unexpected changes in work assignments, goals, deadlines, and length and irregularity of work hours to complete assignments before or after the normal workday.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Regular, dependable attendance is required.

Must be able to comply with C-TRAN’s nonsmoking policy and function in a nonsmoking work environment.

If selected for the position, documentation that you are a United States citizen or an alien lawfully authorized to work in the United States will be required to establish your identity and work authorization in accordance with the employer’s obligation under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

If selected for this position, employment will be conditional pending completion of a criminal background investigation.

All employees are required to retain public records, in accordance with C-TRAN’s Public Disclosure Policy No. 510. A public record is defined in RCW 42.56.010(3) as any writing that is prepared, owned, used, or retained by any state or local government agency, and which contains information that relates to the conduct of government, or the performance of any governmental or proprietary function. The term “writing” is broadly defined in the Public Records Act, to include not only traditional written records, but also photos, maps, videos, voicemails, webpage and social media content, emails, text messages and tweets (RCW 42.56.010(4)).

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The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive list of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.

Our EEO Policy

CTRAN is an equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans). We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $10,198.00 - $15,297.00 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $10,198 - $15,297