SENIOR DIRECTOR, FINANCE (FINANCIAL PLANNING)

Metro’s mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County. DescriptionDirects creation, implementation, and oversight of Metro's budget; monitors, tracks and adjusts funding allocations, as needed, to optimize fund availability to meet all organizational objectives and delivery of initiatives; and provides performance reporting, performance metric analysis, and related analytics to estimate optimal functional resource requirements based on prioritized project deliverables. This position will report to the Countywide Planning and Development office.

This position will manage the planning and programming of transportation funding within Los Angeles County and develop individual and aggregated funding strategies for Metro capital projects and transit operations. Recruitment Timeline : Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of August 18 , 2025 . These dates are subject to change . We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs. com profile and emails for the latest updates.

Examples of DutiesIdentifies fund sources and recommends revenue uses for annual budget and Life of Project budgetsCoordinates revenue-related activities throughout the agencyDirects monitoring of funding to maximize use and adjusts as necessaryUtilizes technology to direct the forecasting of revenues and strategically applies revenues to optimize funding and project deliveryDirects and participates in the analysis of financial and non-financial budget and actual performance data and applies results to pre-defined performance factors to determine optimum functional product deliveryDirects project cash flow analysis, staffing projections, processes, and schedule adherence to determine project budget spending patterns to ensure project expense optimization and adherence to project budget and accounting provisionsEstablishes functional and organizational short- and long-range goals and objectives with development of various annual forecastsEstablishes and directs complex modeling requirements to estimate and validate various resource projections and comparisons to performance indicators; advises staff on model development and interpretation of resultsDevelops requirements and processes, and oversees the preparation of cost estimates and validation of functional resource plan estimatesConfers with executive management and validates project funding forecasts based on projected expendituresUtilizes technology to oversee and participate in the preparation and presentation of reports and analyses, including strategic planning and policy matters, to management and the Metro Board of DirectorsOversees analysis of project costs and revenues with Accounting, Treasury, and Capital PlanningParticipates in management meetings and the decision-making processes to provide a strategic approach to problem solvingRepresents Metro before the Metro Board, Metro Board deputies, partner agencies, and special interest groupsDirects and monitors Metro Board approved funding commitments and for impact on budgetsSupervises, trains, mentors, and motivates assigned staffCommunicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employeesContributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried outMinimum QualificationsMay be required to perform other related job dutiesRequiredA combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:

EducationBachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's Degree in a related field preferredExperienceFive years of relevant management-level experience performing government/transit finance and/or budgeting workCertifications/Licenses/Special RequirementsA valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functionsTreasury Department incumbents must be bondableProfessional certifications such as CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CPFO (Certified Public Finance Officer) preferredPreferred QualificationsPreferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity.

These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected.

The Following Are The Preferred QualificationsExperience overseeing transportation funding programming for large capital projectsExperience utilizing various funding and financing approaches, including state and federal grants and debt financing, to support capital project delivery and operationsExperience analyzing and interpreting budget, accounting, and forecast data, including multi-year budgets and grant availability to support project planningExperience preparing detailed financial reports and delivering presentations to diverse audiences to support project funding and strategic decision-makingExperience managing project teams on financial tasks and providing as-needed training This classification is At-Will and the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the Hiring Authority.

*Essential KnowledgeKnowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)Theories, principles, and practices of financial and organizational management and behaviorKnowledge of theories, principles, and practices of advanced budgeting, government/fund accounting, public finance, economics, planning, and resource modelingApplicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing budgeting, funding, and financial operations of a business unitAdministrative principles and methods, including goal setting and monitoring, budget development and implementation, and advanced resource modelingFinancial modeling, forecasting/estimating, research, and analysisApplication of funding source provisionsApplicable and current financial and database management software, such as Oracle Database, and computer business software applications, such as Microsoft Office SuiteIndividual and group dynamics and leadership developmentModern management techniquesSkill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)Directing the overall operations of major financial functionsDefining and performing complex financial, statistical, and operational performance analysis and modelingDetermining strategies to achieve operational goalsAnalyzing situations, identifying problems, recommending strategic solutions, and evaluating outcomesExercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions and applying fundsCommunicating effectively orally and in writingPreparing comprehensive reports and correspondenceInteracting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representativesSupervising, training, mentoring and motivating assigned staffAbility to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)Think and act independentlyMeet precision and productivity requirementsUnderstand, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, policies, guidelines, and standard operating procedures to work productsRepresent Metro before the Metro Board, public, outside entities, and advocacy groupsAllocate the division of labor for a diversified workforceRead, write, speak, and understand EnglishSpecial ConditionsThe physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Working ConditionsTypical office situationClose exposure to computer monitors and video screenPhysical Effort RequiredSitting at a desk or tableOperate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the mediumType and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functionsCommunicating through speech in the English language required(RW)Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability.

Learn more about Metro’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program . Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices. Selection ProcedureApplicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. Application ProcedureTo apply, visit Metro's website at www. metro. net and complete an online Employment Application. Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro locations:

METRO Headquarters, Employment OfficeOne Gateway PlazaLos Angeles, CA 90012Open: Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm(Closed Sat & Sun) Metro Talent Hub8501 S. Evermont PlaceLos Angeles, CA 90044Open: Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm(Closed Sat & Sun)East Los Angeles Customer Center4501 B Whittier BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90022Open: Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm(Closed Sun & Mon) Wilshire/Vermont Customer Center3183 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 174Los Angeles, CA 90010Open: Monday through Friday, 10am-6pm(Closed Sat & Sun) Rosa Parks Customer CenterWillowbrook/Rosa Parks Station11720 Wilmington AveLos Angeles, CA 90059Open: Monday through Friday, 6am to 6: 30pm(Closed Sat & Sun) Telephone:

(213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro. All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5: 00 p. m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered. Open to the public and all Metro employeesThis job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.