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Senior Financial Officer

Employer
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
Location
Washington D.C
Closing date
Aug 20, 2022

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Job Details

General Hybrid Work Statement:

This opportunity is a hybrid opportunity allowing for flexibility between virtual and in-person work subject to the Authority's telework policy.

Sr. Fin. Officer Marketing Statement:

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Office of Management and Budget Services (OMBS) is seeking to hire a Senior Financial Officer - Operating Budgets. This position will have responsibility for the formulation of WMATA's Operating Budget and provide comprehensive analysis of financial results. The Senior Financial Officer will provide financial review of departments, build comprehensive analysis reports for executive management, and ensure that WMATA's financial plans align with strategic directives. This position will have responsibility for analysis and reporting on assigned sections of the Operating Budget, while maintaining relationships and cooperation among department managers. Activities will include, but are not limited to, financial and statistical analysis, big data analytics and troubleshooting, preparation of detailed business cases and detailed projections with appropriate supporting documentation, etc. The ideal candidate will leverage strong finance/economics and compliance backgrounds to explore historical financial data, predict future results and drive policy improvements. Further, the candidate will have excellent communication skills with strong ability to multitask and meet constant deadlines, expert knowledge of Excel and data queries.

Minimum Qualifications

Education
  • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or a related field. A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible and diversified experience in financial management, economic and/or revenue forecasting, budget, financial analysis or public administration.
  • Or , an equivalent combination of post-high school education and thirteen (13) years of progressively responsible and diversified experience in financial management, budget, economic and/or revenue forecasting, financial analysis or public administration.

Experience
  • N /A

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

This is a highly responsible, financial management position that serves as Metro's fiscal advisor responsible for the creation and management of Metro's financial plans and revenue forecasts that support and influence the development and management of annual budget and multi-year plans for capital and operating programs. Incumbent originates, coordinates and implements financial policies and procedures and has extensive latitude for independent judgment and action. Incumbent plans, directs, coordinates and evaluates the development and presentation of financial and revenue information to the Managing Director, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), General Manager, Board Finance and Administration Committee, Board of Directors and local jurisdictions.

Incumbent will provide guidance to junior level staff members in one or more areas of the Authority's financial management. Incumbent will be involved in all aspects of planning, reporting, organizing, leading, and coordinating personnel and activities which includes: budget development and execution, financial reporting, management and analysis; jurisdictions allocations, grants management, and revenue management.

Essential Functions
  • Provides guidance and support to junior level staff members in the assigned branch.
  • Leads and coordinates the development and evaluation of revenue and ridership forecasts and economic analysis in support of budget development for review by the CEO and approval by the Board.
  • Monitors agency sources and uses of funds, local and national economic trends, and supports management of funding agreements and requests. Develops financial plans for operating and capital programs to inform near and long-term decisions and strategies for the management of the enterprise.
  • Prepares near and long-term ridership and revenue estimates. Provides analysis of ridership and revenue trends on Metrobus, Metrorail and Metroaccess. Provides expertise and critical analysis of ridership and revenue projections including development of fare forecasts and fare scenarios to support decision making.
  • Ensures that financial plans, revenue forecasts, budgets and programs are developed and ultimately proposed in the most economically efficient and financially sound manner with the responsibility to maintain financial integrity and uphold the public trust that WMATA's finances are well managed.
  • Performs economic analysis to inform decision making at all levels of the organization and to support the development of routine and ad-hoc information requests and report development.
  • Develops and analyzes annual and long term CIP funding estimates and revenue projections for inclusion in the annual and long-term CIP budgets, including the assumptions and methodology used to develop such estimates. Performs ongoing reviews, analyses and evaluations of CIP funding need to effectively manage the programs' funding and to minimize short term cash borrowing and optimize authority to issue debt in support of capital projects and programs.
  • Provides guidance and support internally to all WMATA executive and management staff to allow for the plans and goals of the CEO an CFO to be accomplished in a financially responsible manner, relying on best practices, peer reviews, modern and evolving business and management tools and technology.
  • Prepares and delivers written and verbal reports on the monthly financial performance of the Authority and translates financial and performance data into easily understood reports, publications, and presentations for internal and external use. The reports include revenue and expense results, forecasts, variances from budget, capital and operating program results as well as other programmatic financial activities (e.g., reimbursable activities, ridership trends, fare and other revenue projections and performance and items of special interest to the Board of Directors).
  • Leads professional finance and program staff responsible for preparation of the financial analysis and narrative necessary for creation and delivery of these reports to the Board.
  • Monitors, evaluates and reports on the implementation of the Authority's Business Plan to ensure that the Plan's objectives are being met. In cooperation with Authority offices and departments participates in establishing the Authority's Annual Business Plan. Working with OMBS budget managers, provides assistance in incorporating the business plan in the Authority's annual operating and capital budgets.
  • Leads and support staff in professional financial and statistical research and analysis required for measuring potential financial impact of Authority projects and programs. Recommends policies, procedures and plans to produce the most cost-efficient decisions and develop alternatives and options for WMATA's executive management team, the CFO, CEO and Board of Directors. This includes responsibility for preparing and giving representations on Authority programs, budgets, revenues and underlying economic factors and financial analysis to WMATA staff, the Board of Directors and interested external groups.
  • Works with Managing Director in conducting periodic budget reviews and analysis to assure Authority compliance with Board approved budgets and revenue forecasts. Determines budget policy within overall Authority practices in order to ensure that program schedules are consistent with related budgets and those funds are used properly.
  • Plans, leads, coordinates and evaluates the development, negotiation and administration of various mathematical allocation formulas used to assign subsidy to the local jurisdictions and where appropriate, the revenues and costs to each jurisdiction for operating and capital programs.
  • Develops supporting information and conduct analysis to support the need for budget changes, amendments, reprogramming and re-prioritization in the event of unanticipated and unplanned situations.

The functions 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

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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