Senior Finance Supervisor - Transit - R14227

Overview

Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT) is currently overhauling its business model. If you are a self-motivated, high energy and positive person looking to grow your career and be part of something spectacular, this may be the right career for you!

Reporting to the Finance Manager III, this position will function as the successor role to the Finance Manager. The position is responsible for managing the Transit Fiscal Department as well as acting as the Compliance Administrator for Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT). The role will provide oversight of all SCAT finance functions, budget preparation and administration, serve as a key participant in establishing the SCAT finance Department goals and objectives, and be responsible for effective grant administration, procurement processes, accounts receivable/payable, cash handling, and customer service.

Job Description:

Responsible for grant management and analysis of FDOT and FTA and other grant sources. Responsible for the oversight of the compilation of data for required ongoing reporting on grant expenditures including grant budget amendments and budget revisions. Responsible for managing the fiscal portion of transit related agreements including timely approval of invoices and payments, budgeted versus actual expenditures, and encumbrances. Responsible for annual preparation of National Transit Database report, Annual Operating Reports, and other reports as required by grantor agencies.

Serves as the compliance manager for the transit agency, ensuring that all divisions within the department are compliant with the requirements of the regulating entities, including FTA and FDOT Triennial Reviews. Develops, implements and administers appropriate standard operating procedures within the SCAT Finance Department. Responsible for the cash handling activities of the unit to assure that policies, procedures, and all internal control measures are in place and adhered to.

Oversees and delegates work to the Fiscal staff, prepares performance evaluations and job descriptions on subordinate staff and initiates personnel actions. Responsible for the management and administration of all customer service representatives located at transfer stations and other future locations. Coaches and mentors staff on an on-going basis.

Work Hours:

Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university required in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field AND a minimum of seven (7) years progressively responsible professional experience. A Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field may substitute for one year of the required experience. A CPA license may substitute for one year of the required experience.

Related professional experience or certifications may substitute for the required education. Supervisory experience required per the job description.

Preferred Qualifications: Advanced Professional certification, CPA license, grants management experience, supervisory experience, transit experience, knowledge of SCG budgeting, accounting, and procurement processes are preferred.

Job

Competencies:

Ability to develop and manage program budget; ability to analyze moderately complex budget issues, ability to prepare business plans and enter data into a budgetary tool such as Gov Max; ability to use accounting tools such as One Solution; proficiency in the use of Excel; ability to manage/lead a unit project/program/team; ability to set program goals and manage timelines; ability to calmly respond to high level, controversial issues;

ability to educate and train customer service staff; ability to coach, mentor and develop support staff; ability to demonstrate excellent time management skills; ability to develop and ensure compliance of principles, policies and practices; ability to set objectives/goals and timelines; ability to develop schedules and assign work assignments.

Pay: $55,452.80 – $75,000.00, dependent on qualifications and experience.

This Posting is currently Open Until Filled