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Director of Finance and Accounting
GovernmentJobs.com, Antioch, California, United States, 94531
Director of Finance and Accounting
The Director of Finance and Accounting provides strategic financial leadership, ensures regulatory compliance, manages financial risks, and supports the agency's mission through sound fiscal planning and management. Essential Duties: Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with ECCTA's mission and long-term goals. Prepare and manage annual operating and capital budgets. Prepare and analyze financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP/GASB) for governmental entities. Oversee cash flow planning, investment activities, and financial forecasting. Review development plans and provide financial input to local jurisdictions. Identify financial risks and implement appropriate mitigation strategies. Lead the preparation and response to audits and triennial reviews. Provide accurate and timely financial reports to funding agencies, regulatory bodies, and the ECCTA Board of Directors. Manage and be responsible for evaluating the performance of the following positions: A/P and Payroll Associate A/R Associate Monitor cost and service levels to ensure financial efficiency. Minimum Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting, economics, business management or similar discipline. Experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. Experience: Progressively responsible financial management at small to medium sized organizations, with at least part of the experience being with a public or non-profit agency. Experience in making presentations to boards and public bodies desired. Experience in the mass transit industry is desirable. Knowledge and Skills: Strong leadership and team management skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Proficiency in financial software including QuickBooks, Excel, Outlook, and Word. Ability to motivate and manage a small staff. Deep understanding of financial, fiscal, and budgetary systems. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of GASB standards and provide training or guidance to finance staff as needed. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to work collaboratively across departments in a dynamic environment.
The Director of Finance and Accounting provides strategic financial leadership, ensures regulatory compliance, manages financial risks, and supports the agency's mission through sound fiscal planning and management. Essential Duties: Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with ECCTA's mission and long-term goals. Prepare and manage annual operating and capital budgets. Prepare and analyze financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP/GASB) for governmental entities. Oversee cash flow planning, investment activities, and financial forecasting. Review development plans and provide financial input to local jurisdictions. Identify financial risks and implement appropriate mitigation strategies. Lead the preparation and response to audits and triennial reviews. Provide accurate and timely financial reports to funding agencies, regulatory bodies, and the ECCTA Board of Directors. Manage and be responsible for evaluating the performance of the following positions: A/P and Payroll Associate A/R Associate Monitor cost and service levels to ensure financial efficiency. Minimum Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting, economics, business management or similar discipline. Experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. Experience: Progressively responsible financial management at small to medium sized organizations, with at least part of the experience being with a public or non-profit agency. Experience in making presentations to boards and public bodies desired. Experience in the mass transit industry is desirable. Knowledge and Skills: Strong leadership and team management skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Proficiency in financial software including QuickBooks, Excel, Outlook, and Word. Ability to motivate and manage a small staff. Deep understanding of financial, fiscal, and budgetary systems. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of GASB standards and provide training or guidance to finance staff as needed. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to work collaboratively across departments in a dynamic environment.