Senior Manager Finance

Metropolitan Council
$119,329.60 - $193,606.40 Annually
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, retirement plan, pension
United States, Minnesota, Minneapolis
Feb 11, 2025
WHO WE ARE Metro Transit Finance Reporting: Accounting, Capitol Asset Accounting, Materials Management and Ridership The Senior Manager, Finance exists to provide strategic direction to the Accounting, Budgeting, Revenue Reporting, and Stores functions for the purpose of fully integrating the strategic financial management and reporting for Metro Transit Bus, Light Rail and Commuter Rail Operations and coordination with the Metropolitan Council including both Operating and Capital Reporting. This position is responsible for coordination of reporting for internal customers (Senior Management, General Manager, Management Committee) and external customers (County Funding Partners, FTA and Legislature). This position is also responsible for development and updating of 20 year Financial Management Plans for the FTA for New Starts and Small Starts Project Offices while ensuring internal reporting consistency with the long range plans. This position is also the main contact on Financial Management Plans for the FTA which includes financial modeling that is very detailed and complicated. The position ensures Federal and State Audit Compliance and also provides leadership and financial knowledge to various Legislative, Funding Partner and Senior Management financial requests. Education in financial disciplines is imperative towards maintaining proper financial controls. What you would do in this job Metro Transit Finance Reporting: Accounting, Capitol Asset Accounting, Materials Management and Ridership 1. Provide Financial Leadership, knowledge and assistance in Developing Requested Ad Hoc reporting for special requests. These include requests from the State Legislature, External Rail Funding Partners, Senate and House Legislative Proposals and Financial Analysis requests, Metro Transit Capital Project Manager requests and Analytical requests from Metro Transit/Metropolitan Council Senior Management. Coordinate, Develop, prioritize and Oversee Ad Hoc Reporting Requests to ensure understanding of the request, consistency of the information, and compliance with Metro Transit Operating and Capital Budgets and Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Financial reporting. Meet with Director of Finance, Senior Management or Finance Staff to efficiently and effectively determine the scope of the Ad Hoc Request, information available, information needed, staffing assignments and timing of the work requirement deliverable analysis. Develop financial models as necessary to Forecast the financial outcomes. Ensure compliance and consistency of information with all Monthly, quarterly and Annual financial information. 2. Coordinate preparation for Federal, State of Minnesota Annual Audit, Metropolitan Council Internal Audits, and State Legislative Audits for Metro Transit. Coordinate annual State of Minnesota CAFR Audit with finance staff, Regional Administration and State Auditors. Work with Internal Audit to coordinate, oversee, respond and provide staff direction on Federal Audits from the Federal Transit Adminsitation. This includes periodic Federal Financial Management Oversite audits and triennial Audits. Work with Internal Audit on State legislative Auditor requests and coordinate, oversee, respond and provide staff direction to respond to audit request. Also develop necessary reporting as requested. 3. Lead development of 20 year Financial Management Plan financial models for the FTA and Local Funding Partners for New Starts and Small Starts Federal Projects towards advancing projects to a Federal FFGA - Full Funding Grant Agreement. Coordinate the Development of 20 year Financial Management Plans Models for New Starts and Small Starts FTA Projects towards receiving a Full Funding Grant Agreement. Develop Financial management operations plan that incorporate historical financial results, utilize recent financial budgets and actual financial results, and forecast future years using reasonable, quantifiable, and supported information to forecast future operating plans. Ensure Coordinate and consistency of financial information with all new starts and small starts projects. Ensure consistency within all of the forecasted financial tools, assumptions and parameters. 4. Coordinate the production and publishing of timely and accurate Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Financial Statements. Report monthly financial information with forecasts for the balance of the year to Metro Transit General Manager, Director of Finance and Senior Management Team. Prepare quarterly Metro Transit financial reports for the Metropolitan Council Management Committee and Metro Transit Light Rail/Commuter Rail financial reports for the County Funding Partners. Report Quarterly financial reports to the Light Rail/Commuter Rail County Funding Partners Finance Teams. Reporting includes Actual to Budget to Forecast Analysis and explanation. What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications) Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Financial Management or related field AND 8 (eight ) years of progressively responsible experience in finance or accounting including prior experience in budget preparation/interpretation and financial management required. At least five (5) years of progressively responsible management experience is also a requirement. The position requires a professional and practical level of understanding of accounting, financial reporting and financial management that is acquired through a degree program. Desired Qualifications CPA, CMA or MBA preferred. Accounting and Financial Management in the Transit Industry Accounting and Financial Analysis for the Legislature and external funding partners Financial best practices in public transportation, bus and rail including operating and capital budgets and extensive transportation financial forecasting models. Knowledge Skills and Abilities Knowing / Understanding / and being able to explain complex financial issues Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Knowledge of Financial Systems and accounting best practices Knowledge of management/supervisory practices, performance management including coaching, counseling, staff development, performance improvement and discipline. Detailed complex financial modeling skills Project management, strategic planning, presentation development and public speaking Collaboration, Facilitation and Communication skills towards development of annual budgets, forecasts, Ad Hoc reports and Financial Models. Ability to present findings and recommendations to all levels of management inside the organization and to external stakeholders. Leadership and ability to lead staff and work groups on daily accounting and extensive financial modeling Ability to apply knowledge of accounting practices and GAAP compliance to financial operations Ability to read, analyze and interpret internal and external financial requests and apply best practice statistical methods, analysis, and procedures. Additional information Union/Grade: NRC/ Grade L FLSA Status: Exempt Safety Sensitive: No Work Environment Work is performed in a standard office setting. Requires travel between primary work site to other sites. The responsibilities listed are typical of the positions included in the job classification; however, not all duties are necessarily performed by each specific position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position. Regular attendance is an essential responsibility. What you can expect from us: We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area. We encourage our employees to develop their skills through on-site training and tuition reimbursement. We provide a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a good work/life balance. More about why you should join us! What steps the recruitment process involves: We review your minimum qualifications. We rate your education and experience. We conduct a structured panel interview. We conduct a selection interview. Once you have successfully completed the steps above, then: If you are new to the Metropolitan Council , you must pass a background check which verifies education, employment, and criminal history. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the job. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation. If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council , you must pass a criminal background check if the job you're applying for is safety sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services, Audit, or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the position. IMPORTANT: If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration. The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please email HR-OCCHealth@metc.state.mn.us .