Finance Director

## Overview **What We Offer** Please see our website for more information on our benefits. Key benefits include: - Health Insurance – includes medical, dental, vision and prescriptions - Generous Paid Time Off - Pension plan through MERS (defined benefit retirement plan) - Pre-tax retirement savings plan (457) - Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - A positive, team-oriented work culture - Childcare cost-sharing (we participate in Tri-Share) - Short- and Long-Term Disability - Life Insurance (voluntary, dependent, spouse) - Paid Holidays - Monthly cell phone stipends ## Description **Guide Financial Excellence in Public Transportation!** Bay Area Transportation Authority (BATA) is seeking an experienced and strategic **Finance Director** to serve as a key member of our leadership team. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Finance Director will oversee all financial operations and play a critical role in ensuring the organization’s financial stability, transparency, and long-term sustainability. This role is ideal for a seasoned finance professional who thrives in a mission-driven, public-sector environment and enjoys partnering with executive leadership, governing boards, and department leaders to support informed decision-making. **** **What You’ll Do** As Finance Director, you will serve as BATA’s chief financial officer and chief accountant, providing oversight, leadership, and strategic insight across all financial functions. **Key responsibilities include:** - Lead all accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, audit, and compliance activities in accordance with GAAP and governmental accounting standards - Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end closings, general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, and journal entries - Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to executive leadership and the Board, including reliable cash-flow projections - Develop, manage, and revise the annual operating budget and capital plan; perform cost-of-service analyses and budget variance reporting - Establish and maintain strong internal controls, policies, procedures, and segregation of duties - Oversee grants accounting, billing, and compliance, including quarterly and annual reporting to MDOT - Lead preparation for financial and governmental audits and serve as a primary point of contact for auditors - Supervise, coach, and develop accounting staff; participate in hiring and performance management - Partner with department leaders to support budget development and responsible financial stewardship - Identify opportunities to strengthen BATA’s financial position through analysis of obligations, vendor relationships, and operational efficiencies - Contribute to special projects, attend meetings, and deliver presentations as requested ## Requirements ### What We’re Looking For **Required Qualifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting - Minimum of five to seven years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including supervisory responsibility - Strong knowledge of GAAP and governmental accounting principles - Demonstrated experience with budgeting, financial analysis, internal controls, and audits - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, with strong data analysis and reporting skills - Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and professionally **Preferred Qualifications** - CPA, CPA candidate, or CMA credential - Experience in public accounting or with governmental or public-sector organizations - Familiarity with QuickBooks or similar accounting systems