Deputy Chief Financial Officer
SunLine Transit Agency seeks to fill a pivotal leadership position — Deputy Chief Financial Officer. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this position is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and reviewing the policies, expenditures, revenues, and financial activities of the Agency. The DCFO is responsible for overseeing, managing, supervising, and executing complex accounting and financial reporting functions and activities to ensure compliance; continuously assesses the Agency’s accounting policies, recommends necessary updates, and implements approved changes; ensures effective systems of internal control to safeguard Agency resources; assists the CFO in planning, coordinating, and directing the financial activities of the Agency, standing in when needed.
Established in 1977, SunLine provides bus service to more than 3.5 million passengers a year, with a mission to provide safe and environmentally conscious public transportation services and alternative fuel solutions to meet the mobility needs of the Coachella Valley. Its goals include providing dynamic organizational leadership and change consistent with the growth of the transit agency; continuing the advancement of innovative transportation and alternative fuel technologies; providing leadership for the region’s mobility needs; and providing high quality transportation services that are safe, efficient, and effective.
SunLine seeks an individual who will confidently provide strategic leadership within the financial services department; identify potential funding sources; establish prospective budgets and financial analyses; perform regular assessments and audits; critically analyze finance department SOPs; provide leadership, direction, coaching, and mentoring to assigned staff; continuously assess and analyze staff performance; actively participate in recruitment activities; Prepare, produce, and present reports as needed; and oversee the development and application of models and tools to assess the financial health of the Agency.
A typical way of demonstrating qualifications is to possess a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business and at least seven (7) years experience in an accounting role with a minimum of two (2) years in a leadership or management role. MBA, MPA, or CPA certifications are preferred. Experience in a public agency is strongly desired.
Additionally, candidates must possess knowledge of the following principles and practices: accounting, financial management, supervision, evaluation and training, fiscal analysis and management, budget preparation, employee recruitment, candidate selection, employee orientation and skill development, staff supervision, leading, coaching, and mentoring. Candidates must possess the ability to gather data, analyze complex problems, identify solutions, maintain effective public and interpersonal relations, and communicate effectively.
This is an excellent opportunity that offers attractive compensation, relocation, and equal opportunity. STA values diversity at all levels of its workforce – diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. To be considered, please visit https://www.KL2connects.com/openings, select the STA listing, and upload your letter of interest, resume, salary expectations, and four (4) to five (5) professional references (preferably supervisory and including name, title, phone number, email address, and relationship to you). For more information on this exciting opportunity, please connect with KL2’s Bob Babbitt at [email protected]. Thank you!
