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Metro Access Services Financial Officer

Employer
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
Location
MD
Closing date
Jun 1, 2022

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Industry
Delivery and Transportation
Function
Other
Hours
Full Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
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Job Details

Marketing Statement:

Are you that naturally curious team member with an inclination for scouring operational and financial data sets to influence data-driven decision-making and drive higher performance? Are you willing to employ balanced project management skills in the pursuit of process improvements? If so, would you like to become a part of the premier transit operation in our nation's capital?

As an Metro Access Services Financial Officer, you will play a key role in coordinating accurate and timely capture of operational and financial outcomes for several multi-year performance-based contracts. We will rely on your experience, independent data analysis, and business acumen thoughtfully identify trends in our contracted operations environment. As a valued team member, you will leverage robust, analytical, advanced Excel skills to enhance the team's data mining efforts and support process improvement projects. Your detailed work approach will ultimately drive performance scorecards, improve compliance, and ensure accurate disbursements to our contracted business partners.

Minimum Qualifications

Education
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Accounting, or related field

Experience
  • A minimum of six (6) years' experience in budget program development and implementation, the evaluation of operational data, creation of financial modeling, and the application of interpretive analysis tools to communicate the story behind the data

Certification/Licensure
  • N/A

Preferred
  • N/A

Medical Group

Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.

Job Summary

The ACCS Financial Officer develops, submits, and monitors the Department of Access Services (ACCS) budget in accordance with the department's business plan and guidance received from the office of the Chief Operating Officer and the Office of Management and Budget Services (OMBS). The ACCS Financial Officer performs analysis throughout the year, and works with department leadership to ensure budget adherence. The ACCS Financial Officer serves as a liaison between ACCS and OMBS on all financial, accounting, grants, and asset management issues as well as accruals, forecasts, and required financial reporting, both internal and external. In addition, the incumbent performs financial feasibility analyses for prospective initiatives and investigative analyses to produce corrective measures in response to unfavorable financial results.

Essential Functions
  • Provides full-service support to the MetroAccess Services (MACS) Director and Financial Operations Manager in the production of financial reports, PeopleSoft receipting, and other required submittals. Works with field personnel as needed to provide system training and ensure adherence to approved budget execution policies in support to MACS office to focus efficiently on compliance functions and contractor billing, lending additional financial expertise as needed.
  • Proposes improvements for department cost containment, revenue enhancements, and subsidy reductions, and conducts related analytical studies. Responds to fluctuations in financial performance that could undermine attainment of financial/budgetary goals.
  • Produces presentation materials as needed for ACCS management. Also, supports approval of department budget requests.
  • Conducts special budget-related research and analytical projects/studies associated with a variety of operational initiatives, including but not limited to reorganization, alternate business models for contracted services, and other accessibility-related projects by understanding the department priorities and budget requests.
  • Provides support on the preparation of the annual Plan of Contracts, ensuring that it aligns with the available budget by enabling budget adherence while capturing department goals and objectives that are to be implemented via contracts.

Other Functions
  • Prepares ridership and revenue estimates on a current, annual, and long-term basis to enable the Authority to plan for future expenses or business challenges.
  • Submits monthly reporting information on department accruals to OMBS, and represents the department in follow-up meetings and requests for explanations to fulfill Authority business requirement.
  • Ensures budget goals are accomplished through proactive monitoring of operating and capital budget performance, development of risk mitigation plans, and guiding and directing all levels of management within the department to ensure alignment with WMATA's goals of fiscal and budget responsibility.
  • Collaborates with OMBS in the development of subsidy requirement, forecasts, creates annual budget documents (including detailed reports), and the identification of creative and innovative business solutions that deliver cost effective quality service to facilitate relationship with OMBS and accuracy of data reporting.
  • Develops detailed department budget submittal on an annual basis, and in the process, performs in-depth technical analysis of all areas of paratransit service operations and administration, including but not limited to contract administration; rolling stock acquisition and maintenance; Information technology (IT) systems; operations support; training; quality assurance; personnel and labor administration; and resource allocation. Performs similar analysis for the Americans Disability Act Policy & Planning (ADAP) and Eligibility Certification & Outreach (ELIG) offices to fulfill Authority business requirement.
  • Produces reporting that allows management to review both the operating and capital budget detail, and to explain budget variance based upon the supporting detail. Completes projections and explains variance with detailed charts and data. Provides independent evaluation of operating performance trends and performance effectiveness by adhering to the budget.

The essential duties listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

Evaluation Criteria

Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.

Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:
  • Skills and/or behavioral assessment
  • Personal interview
  • Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)
  • Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)
  • Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)
  • Review of a current motor vehicle report

Closing

WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law.

This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.

Company

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates the second largest rail transit system and the fifth largest bus network in the United States. Safe, clean and reliable, "America's Transit System" transports more than a third of the federal government to work and millions of tourists to the landmarks in the Nation's Capital.

Metro has earned a worldwide reputation for security and architectural beauty. WMATA is clearly the employer of choice for over 10,000 area residents. The Authority was created in 1967 by an interstate compact to plan, develop, build, finance and operate a balanced regional transportation system in the National Capital area. Construction of the Metrorail system began in 1969. Four area bus systems were acquired in 1973. The first phase of Metrorail began operation in 1976. The final leg of the original 103-mile rail network was completed in early 2001. Metrorail now operates 83 stations. One line extension and three new stations are now under construction.

Metrorail and Metrobus serve a population of 3.4 million within a 1,500-square-mile area. The transit zone consists of the District of Columbia, the suburban Maryland counties of Montgomery and Prince George's and the Northern Virginia counties of Arlington, Fairfax and Loudoun and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax and Falls Church. Overall, about 40 percent of the region's residents commute to work on Metro.

Metro and the federal government are partners in transportation. Half of the 83 Metrorail stations serve federal facilities and 36 percent of the local federal workforce uses Metro. We are committed to being an integral part of the Washington metropolitan area by ensuring the best in safe, reliable, cost-effective and responsive transit services, by promoting regional mobility and by contributing toward the social, economic and environmental well-being of our community. Employees are Metro.; We are committed to providing a working environment that fosters a high standard of performance, recognition for contributions and innovations, mutual respect and a healthy quality of life.

We are committed to developing ourselves through technology, training and education. We recognize our diversity as a source of strength that enables us to attain individual and Authority goals. In addition to competitive salaries, Metro employees enjoy a number of attractive benefits. These benefits include paid time off in the form of vacations, holidays and sick leave; medical, dental, life insurances as well as long term disability. Retirement is planned for through a defined contribution plan and a deferred compensation plan. Alternative work schedules, teleworking and free transportation on Metrorail and Metrobus make for an great benefits package for WMATA employees.Jump to our website to apply online for current openings and save the link for future vacancies as they occur.http://content.wmata.com/jobs/employment_opportunities.cfm

 

 

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