: Honolulu Authority For Rapid Transportation
posted 21 days ago
The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) is seeking an experienced and strategic-thinking financial executive to fill the role of Chief Financial Officer/Director of Finance. This pivotal position leads a crucial organizational division within HART and reports directly to the Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer. The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for overseeing all areas of finance, which includes financial reporting, long-range forecasting, budgeting, accounting, grants management, and procurement. HART is a semi-autonomous agency of the City and County of Honolulu, tasked with the design and construction of Hawaii's largest infrastructure project, which is also the nation's first fully-automated rail transit system. Currently, significant work is underway to extend the rail system past the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport and into downtown Honolulu, representing an 18.9-mile fixed-guideway rail system with 19 stations. This is an exciting time for HART, as the first segment of the rail system has recently opened to the public. In this role, the Chief Financial Officer will be responsible for all aspects of HART's fiscal operations, ensuring compliance with applicable city, state, and federal regulations. The CFO will collaborate with other HART leaders to fulfill the organization's mission and vision, which focuses on delivering a safe and high-quality rail system. The position involves directing the development of HART's operating and capital budgets, cash flow forecasts, and long-term financial plans, while also overseeing the annual financial statement audit performed by independent accountants. The CFO will lead the preparation and analysis of financial statements, analyze procurement activities, and administer HART's General Obligation Bond program. Additionally, the CFO will present information and participate in discussions with various stakeholders, including the HART Board of Directors, City Administration, and elected officials, while providing support and advice to HART's Executive Director/CEO and other leaders on financial matters.