Chief Financial Officer

Division: Finance

Closing Date: Until Filled

Location: 1201

E. 7th Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605

Salary Range: $155,829 - $

At the Hillsborough Transit Authority (HART), we don’t just move people — we Take People to Places that Enhance Their Lives. As the leading public transportation provider in one of the most vibrant and fastest-growing regions in Florida, we’re committed to innovation, accessibility, and sustainability. Every ride, every route, every day — we serve with purpose.

• Mission with Meaning: Help deliver safe, reliable, and accessible transit services to 1.5 million residents and visitors.
• Growth-Focused Culture: We invest in our team with training, development, and opportunities for career advancement.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, pension, paid holidays, wellness programs, and more.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a fulfilling role while living in a city that’s ranked among the best places to live and work in the U.S

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) develops, manages, supports and guides the fiscal sustainability and strategy efforts of the organization, working collaboratively across all departments to ensure that organizational priorities are funded and that resources are being spent according to plan. The CFO will have an opportunity to build the capacity of the Finance team to effectively manage the finances to deliver initiatives and projects that will have lasting impact on the region’s mobility and economic impact.

The CFO also serves as the Agency’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Liaison Officer (DBELO).

• The CFO reports directly to the CEO, acting as a key partner to the CEO and the executive team in the development and execution of HART’s strategic and financial plans.
• The CFO will provide the CEO timely financial strategy advice based on changes in the financial environment in sufficient time to implement effective tactics and strategies to ensure sound fiscal management.
• The CFO will plan, develop, and oversee the implementation of long, and short-range strategies and programs in support of the systems goals, objectives, and strategic plans.
• The CFO will have exposure to, and knowledge of, bond/capital markets. CFO shall evaluate financing mechanisms to ensure the financial needs/goals of the organization are achieved.
• The CFO will establish and maintain appropriate internal control safeguards.
• With direct oversight over finance, accounting, budget, grants, and treasury, the CFO will have primary responsibility for all financial activities and be tasked with building the core financial practices to meet the needs of HART’s operations.
• As an experienced leader and forward-thinker, the CFO possesses the ability to integrate the finance function effectively into HART’s operations, maintaining the strong financial infrastructure required to support significant growth.
• The CFO will have overall responsibility over financial performance through the creation of key performance metrics that provide a forward-looking view into trends requiring management decisions and actions and develop a long-range (20 year) financial plan.
• The CFO will ensure timeliness, accuracy, and usefulness of financial and management reporting for federal, state and local funders, grants and contracts.
• The CFO will clearly and articulately convey financial performance, budgets, and other key financial information through reports and presentations to the CEO, executive team, Board, and other key stakeholders as necessary.

• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or related field is required. Advanced degree is preferred.
• At least ten (10) years of finance experience, ideally in a leadership role within a government, nonprofit, or similarly structured entity, and covering areas such as accounting, budget, grants administration, and treasury.
• A minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience at a management level supervising multiple areas of staff.

Machines, Tools, & Equipment Used:

• Ability to operate small office equipment, including copy machines or…