Director of Finance

This position reports to the Chief Executive Officer and provides leadership in the management of all finance and human resource activities. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Recruit, train, coach and supervise staff
• Ensure that payments on accounts are issued in a timely manner
• Ensure that revenue collection is completed in a timely manner
• Ensure that payroll is completed on-time and within all applicable laws and regulations
• Supervise preparation of grant applications
• Provide financial information for the board of directors and senior management
• Maintain internal controls
• Supervise financial and compliance audits
• Maintain a fixed asset inventory and depreciation schedules
• Develop the annual capital and operating budget
• Prepare a ten-year forecast of revenues of expenditures
• Manage the defined contribution retirement program for all Foothill Transit employees
• Invest Foothill Transit fund balances according to the Board approved investment policy
• Supervise all fare collection activities including equipment availability, ridership and revenue analysis, and customer support
• Supervise the human resources team
• Assist the Deputy Chief Executive Officer, as requested, with EEO activities
• Represent Foothill Transit in all financial matters within the LA County region and elsewhere as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills Required:

• Outstanding management, communication and administrative skills
• Skill in using graphic presentation, spreadsheet, and word processing and database management computer applications
• Knowledge of general office equipment, Microsoft Office software and, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Ability to communicate clearly verbally and with written material
• Must have excellent demonstrated supervisory skills

Minimum Qualifications:

• Five years’ experience in financial reporting with staff supervision

The individual selected for this position must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

• Master’s Degree or equivalent work experience
• CPA is preferred

FLSA: Exempt | Salary Range: Grade 8 - $122,682 to $211,624

Foothill Transit is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration, without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.