Chief Financial Officer

$155,829 - $187,389/Yr

Hillsborough Area Regional Transit - Tampa, FL

Full-time - Executive

Tampa, FL

Administration of Economic Programs

About the position

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Valid Florida Driver's License or be able to obtain one within 10 days of hire or moving to the State of Florida.