Deputy CEO, Chief Finance & Business Officer

$140,000 - $450,000/Yr

SoundTransit - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Executive

Seattle, WA

About the position

The Deputy CEO, Finance and Business Officer (DCEO) serves as an executive leader and strategic partner to the CEO, overseeing the Agency's Finance and Business Administration (FBA) department. This role is responsible for setting and executing the financial and administrative strategy for the Agency, ensuring long-term financial stewardship and support for all departments. The DCEO collaborates with other executive leaders to achieve the Agency's mission and vision, while managing complex financial operations and external relations.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision and leadership for developing and implementing the Agency's long-term financial and administrative services strategies.
• Lead the Agency in fostering good financial stewardship and fiscal discipline.
• Serve as a member of the Agency Cabinet and collaborate with Agency DCEOs.
• Represent the Agency on financial and business administration matters to external stakeholders.
• Direct and manage all activities of the Finance and Business Administration department.
• Develop and maintain the Agency's long-term financial plan and recommend the long-term affordability model.
• Plan, direct, and manage external relations functions with financial institutions.
• Develop, administer, and oversee the annual budgets and make recommendations for future funds needed.
• Establish innovative strategies for acquiring, managing, and preserving financial and human resources.
• Make strategic decisions that impact the FBA Department and the Agency as a whole.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or closely related field; master's degree preferred.
• Twelve years of finance and/or business management experience, including managing operations and programs.
• Ten years of leadership experience in progressively senior roles, including executive-level experience.
• Experience in the transit industry is preferred but not required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working within the transit industry or other public sector.

Benefits

• Health Benefits: Two choices of medical plans, dental plan, and vision plan at no cost for employee coverage.
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement Plans: 401a with 10% employee contribution and 12% match; 457b up to IRS maximum.
• Paid Time Off: 25 days annually, 12 paid holidays, 2 paid floating holidays, and 2 paid volunteer days.
• Parental Leave: 12 weeks for new parents.
• Pet Insurance discount.
• ORCA Card for all full-time employees at no cost.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
• Inclusive Reproductive Health Support Services.