CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

$122,532 - $170,000/Yr

Honolulu - Honolulu, HI

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Honolulu, HI

Support Activities for Transportation

About the position

The Chief Financial Officer/Director of Finance at the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing all financial operations of the organization. This position plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with financial regulations, managing budgets, and providing financial guidance to the Executive Director and other leaders. The CFO will lead the financial planning and reporting processes, ensuring the fiscal health of HART as it undertakes significant infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of HART's fiscal operations, including relevant policies, procedures, and practices throughout the organization.
• Collaborates with other HART leaders to fulfill HART's Mission and Vision, focusing on the delivery of a safe, high-quality rail system.
• Helps establish organizational priorities to meet the Project schedule.
• Directs and participates in the development of the HART operating and capital budgets, cash flow forecasts, and long-term financial plans.
• Oversees the annual financial statement audit performed by independent accountants.
• Performs timely reviews of audit information and financial statements and engages in status meetings to ensure timely completion of the audit.
• Leads and contributes in the preparation and analysis of financial statements and related activities.
• Analyzes procurement activities, including the development of procurement standards and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Administers HART's General Obligation Bond program, including the determination of bonding needs and collaboration with the City's Department of Budget and Fiscal Services and external bankers and bond advisors.
• Presents information and participates in discussions with the HART Board of Directors, City Administration, the Honolulu City Council, elected officials and their staff, and city, state and federal oversight agencies.
• Supports and advises HART's Executive Director/CEO and other HART leaders on financial matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or another field directly relevant to the responsibilities of the position.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive financial leadership and supervisory experience.
• Experience in long-term financial planning.

Nice-to-haves

• Governmental experience is preferable but not required.

Benefits

• Vacation: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
• Sick Leave: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
• Holidays: 13 days a year; 14 days during an election year.
• Training and Development: Computer, career, and personal enhancement courses are offered.
• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug and Vision Care: Various health plans are available.
• Group Life Insurance: No cost for eligible employees.
• Deferred Compensation Plan: Invest in your future by deferring part of your pre-tax income for retirement.
• Retirement Plan: Administered by the Employee Retirement System (ERS) of the State of Hawaii.
• Commuter Choice Pre-Tax Benefits: Designate certain transportation expenses as pre-tax items.
• Parking: Some job locations offer parking on-site; others may have access to parking at low monthly rates.
• Direct Deposit: Available for paychecks to designated financial institutions.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential, professional counseling and resource referral.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: A federal program forgiving the balance of federal student loans for individuals working in public service.