Chief Financial Officer

Metro is seeking a Chief Financial Officer. As an integral member of the executive management team, the CFO will report to the CEO of SORTA/Metro and will assume a strategic role in the overall fiscal management and performance of the organization. The CFO will be responsible for all financial reporting, planning, practices, financial stability, liquidity and financial growth of SORTA/Metro.  The CFO will serve as liaison to the SORTA/Metro Board of Directors, and will be responsible for coordinating or preparing reports for the SORTA/Metro Board of Directors. The SORTA/Metro CFO will be expected to develop and use financial models and strategic planning techniques to analyze partnership opportunities and test scenarios for long-term financial growth.

JOB DUTIES

• Provide financial strategy recommendations to the CEO/General Manager and Executive team

• Implement strategies and systems to improve financial performance

• Manage the overall financial forecast, processes, policies, procedures, controls, capital and reporting systems

• Establish annual priorities and benchmarks and conduct regular reporting, measuring projections against actual performance

• Identify and address potential financial risks for SORTA/Metro

• Oversee all financial decisions, such as budgeting and auditing

• Review financial reports and determine methods to reduce costs

• Provide leadership and management to the Finance and Accounting Departments

• Serve as Secretary Treasurer to the SORTA Board

• Support accounting, general ledger and operations functions, ensuring that systems are in place to guarantee timeliness and accuracy

• Identify staffing and training needs, evaluate employee performance, and coach accounting and finance staff

• Identify resources for alternative revenue sources

• Oversee technology acquisitions to ensure operational efficiencies and improvements Ensure procurements are in compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines

• Provide recommendations for cost efficiencies through procurement and prudent financial management Prepare and transmit the annual audit report to Auditor of State

• Ensure SORTA/Metro is in compliance with the Ohio Revised Code for Board actions and financial transactions.  Administer and manage the Capital Grants looking for new avenues for funding

• Administer and manage the contract management with community agencies

• Provide a positive work environment that does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran

• Ability to work in compliance with Metro's safety and security policies

• Other duties as assigned

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Communications - Excellent verbal, writing and non-verbal skills. Persuasive, consensus builder

• Customer Focus - Excellent problem-solving skills and a desire to exceed customer expectations

• Employee Development - Competent in assessing employee skills: coaches, delegates, and supports employee development. Provides constructive feedback

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

• Self-motivated and able to work independently and in a team environment

• Professional Integrity - Exhibits and values commitment, leadership, accountability, diversity, honesty, fiscal responsibility, and the ability to maximize resources

• Proficiency - Able to multi-task, plan and measure results, create and analyze data, excellent computer skills, accuracy and attention to detail, excellent project management skills

Education

• Bachelor's Degree (Master's preferred) in Accounting, Finance or related field

Experience

• 10 + years in progressively responsible financial leadership roles

• Familiarity with governmental regulations related to transportation issues

• Prefer experience with a unionized environment

• Working knowledge of internet, email, spreadsheets, business systems, inventory/procurement processes, and other transit application

Skills and Abilities

• Skill in strategic planning, budgeting and forecasting processes to lead teams

• Ability to analyze and synthesize large amounts of data in order to identify and present meaningful observations and recommendations

• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate well orally and in writing and manage well at all levels of the organization

• High level of professional integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation

• Ability to motivate teams to produce quality results within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage multiple projects

• Must be able to think strategically, plan conceptually and problem-solve

• Possess a collaborative and open leadership style

• Possess the highest moral and ethical standards

• Demonstrate excellent financial skills and strong business acumen

• Communicate in a transparent fashion

• Exercise good judgment in the midst of much change or ambiguity

• Well-networked and able to build strong business and community relationships while recognizing the challenges of a governmental agency: its constraints, union rules, framework

• Able to achieve success under pressure, considering the needs of various key stakeholders: City Council, SORTA/Metro Board, etc.