Assistant Director, Budgets and Financial Planning & Analysis

# assistant director, budgets and financial planning & analysissan francisco, cafull-time# assistant director, budgets and financial planning & analysissan francisco, cafull-timedec 27, 2025administrative and clerical
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* ** about mtc
** the metropolitan transportation commission (mtc) is the transportation planning, financing, and coordinating agency for the nine-county san francisco bay area. Mtc is the federally designated metropolitan planning organization (mpo) and the state designated regional transportation planning agency (rtpa) for the nine-county san francisco bay area. For more information about mtc, visit .

** about the team
** the budgets and financial planning & analysis section is responsible for developing and managing the organization's operating and capital budgets, performing financial analysis, forecasting, and scenario planning, grant administration assistance and support, reporting on financial performance, developing and refining financial plans, policies, and procedures, and supporting effective financial management throughout the metropolitan transportation commission (mtc), the association of bay area governments (abag), and affiliated entities.
** about the role
** under the general direction of the section director, the assistant director will lead a team of managers and analysts responsible for preparation and strategic planning and monitoring of operating and capital budgets for multiple legally distinct entities. The assistant director will assume a critical role in developing and maintaining budget and grant policies and procedures, modernizing the budget process, and performing complex financial analysis in support of effective financial and grants management of mtc, abag, and its affiliated entities.the

assistant director will collaborate closely with all sections within mtc and funding partners. In conjunction with the section director, the assistant director leads and manages financial budgeting and planning activities, ensuring financial stability and strategic alignment with organizational goals.
Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
** budgets
* ** lead development and management of operating and capital budgets, ensuring accuracy and alignment with agency priorities, strategic focus, vision, mission, and values.
* monitor expenditures, identify variances, provide insight and recommendations, and work closely with section and project managers to address financial issues.
* lead department budget review meetings.
* conduct variance analysis, identify key performance drivers, and provide explanations, insight, and recommendations for budget deviations.
* manage staff development, monitor performance, and manage deliverables and work plans.
* lead development of staff memos and drafting of resolutions for board and committee approvals.
* in coordination with the chief financial officer, budget staff, and internal and external stakeholders, lead development of policies and procedures related to budgeting and grant management, provide training to sections and program staff, lead process improvement initiatives and contribute to change management activities.
* establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with project and program managers and other sections.
** grant administration
*** review and monitor grants, from grant application to project closeout, including grant compliance, reporting requirements, and financial management.
* assist in the development of grant policies and procedures.
* coordinate grant administration assistance and support activities with other sections within mtc including financial reporting and operational accounting, project and grant managers, federal, state, and local partners, and other internal and external stakeholders.
** financial planning & analysis
*** lead development of financial models and forecast to inform short-term and long-term financial plans.
* provide proactive financial insights and recommendations to support decision-making, resource allocation, and performance improvement initiatives.
* lead process improvement initiatives seeking to enhance financial planning and analysis processes, streamline reporting, and automate routine tasks.
* participate in system requirements gathering, implementation, testing, and user training activities related to budgeting, forecasting, and reporting in and outside of the mtc’s enterprise planning management system.
* analyze financial data to identify trends and make recommendations for financial optimization.
** management
* ** lead staff development, monitor…