At Regional Transportation District (RTD), We make lives better through connections! When you join RTD, you will be among dedicated employees exhibiting RTD's values of passion, respect, diversity, trustworthiness, collaboration, and ownership. RTD is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of our diversity value statement, we encourage our employees to honor diversity in thought, people, and experience. Come join RTD on this great journey to be the trusted leader in mobility, delivering excellence and value to our customers and community. RTD Employee Benefits: https://www.rtd-denver.com/careers/benefits (RTD Represented Employee Benefits: Please refer to the Labor Agreement included in the above link for details.) The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) provides strategic leadership for RTDs financial activities including financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, asset management and accounting functions as well as its relationship with lending institutions, payers, and vendors. The CFO works as a key member of the senior leadership team to oversee, direct, evaluate, and transform all financial processes, procedures, and operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing the agencys financial activities and position and working with leadership to implement policies and procedures to improve financial processes to maximize efficiency and reduce waste. The CFO provides counsel to the GM/CEO and Board of Directors on significant matters affecting agency finances and provides recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and advice regarding stewardship of taxpayer funding. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Executive Leadership and Consultancy Consults with the GM/CEO and other members of the Leadership Team on policy, financial, and operational matters serving as a strategic thought partner by engaging in exploration, deliberation, and determination of matters as required Serves as an official agency representative and/or spokesperson as delegated by the GM/CEO before internal and external stakeholders on financial matters Provides expertise and executive leadership to support the development, execution, and administration of annual operating and capital budgets that support the strategic objectives of a multi-modal transit agency Works collaboratively with internal stakeholders to identify, design and execute on strategic and financial initiatives in support of the agencys strategic plan Works with the GM/CEO to continually evaluate RTDs long- and short-term financial objectives to develop comprehensive financial plans Cultivates a culture of excellence, engagement, inclusion, diversity, belonging, and accessibility Empowers and encourage employees to challenge the status quo, ask insightful questions about why decisions are being made, and seek innovative alternatives when appropriate to increase efficiency, transparency, and productivity in response to RTDs financial state RTD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to the race, sex, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law Financial Operations Serves as the lead financial strategist and subject matter expert in the annual budget planning process. Directs the finance team and department budget holders in all aspects of financial planning, budgeting, and fiscal oversight to ensure accurate forecasting and expense management for the agency Monitors agency-wide financial performance by measuring and analyzing data, initiating corrective actions as needed, and putting in place processes to minimize the impact of variances across the organization Encourages innovation across the finance department in identifying and pursuing new grant opportunities, leveraging relationships at the FTA, and developing and identifying strategi financial opportunities and alternative funding methods for RTD Engages with leaders in all departments to evaluate existing financial functions, systems, technologies, policies, and procedures to ensure best financial management practices are being utilized throughout the agency Identifies opportunities for increased efficiencies across the organization, innovative financing solutions, cost reductions, systems enhancements, and maintaining and strengthening reserves Prepares financial forecasts and projections to determine the feasibility of new and existing services, facilities, capital projects, programs, joint ventures, legal entities, and other agency initiatives Reviews budgets, forecasts, and receivables/revenue, consistently, to address any shortfalls or gaps Utilizes data and input from every department to determine the agencys financial needs and balance those needs with available and potential funding sources Prepares, maintains, and presents budgets, forecasts, financial statements, and other financial information to the GM/CEO, the Board of Directors, and the leadership team on a regular and ad-hoc basis Directs financial activities to comply with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) guidelines and all other applicable laws and regulations Ensures all financial systems are up-to-date and accurate to provide transparent and real-time information Ensures RTD is prepared for all local, state, and federal audits and reviews Directs and coordinates general accounting including general ledger accounting, accounts payable, payroll, claims processing, cash handling, and cash management Directs and coordinates the asset management, revenue, treasury, and debt and investment functions Develops clear departmental policies, objectives,...

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