Director - Management & Budget - AC Transit - San Francisco

Job description
AC Transit is actively recruiting for qualified candidates for the position of Director of Management & Budget. This position plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates the activities of the Budget unit of the Finance department, including short- and long-range operating and capital budgets, and coordinates District-wide budget activities with other departments. This is an excellent opportunity to work with executive management at one of the largest bus agencies in California. In addition to working with some of the best in the business, AC Transit also has an excellent benefits package that includes pension, medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending and 457 savings plan.

Examples of Duties include:
Directs the functions and activities of the District’s annual operating budget process, including the development of budgeting assumptions, analysis of budget submittals, and presentation materials intended for Executive Staff and the Board of Directors.
Plans, organizes, and directs Budget unit activities including the development of short- and long-range capital and operating budgets.
Directs the activities of subordinate management and professional staff engaged in budget preparation and administration, capital planning and grants, and fixed assets accounting.
Directs the review of District-wide budget performance on a quarterly and annual basis; identifies variances, and recommends additional allocations or reductions.

Develops goals, policies and procedures for the Budget unit; and assigns, delegates, reviews, and evaluates the work of assigned staff; coordinates staff training, reviews performance, and recommends and implements progressive discipline as needed.
Provides financial information, forecasting, and economic analysis and consultation to the General Manager, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Executive staff, and Board of Directors; including feasibility studies and cost analyses.
Directs the preparation of quarterly and annual budget reports to the General Manager and Board of Directors, as well as complex regularly scheduled and ad-hoc reports to the General Manager, and Executive Staff.
Monitors and analyzes the budget impact of local, state, and federal funding allocations and projections.
Interprets state and federal regulatory requirements, informs the CFO and General Manager regarding changes and possible areas of non-compliance; and recommends and implements procedural and policy changes to ensure compliance.
Coordinates unit activities with those of other Finance department units, other District departments, and outside agencies and organizations.
Consults with the CFO on a continual basis to determine the financial impact of alternative financial decisions. Develops and implements actions and strategies to address economic fluctuations.
Represents the Budget unit, Finance department, and the District in a variety of inter-agency, governmental, and public forums. Prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
Monitors and enforces financial and personnel usage controls.
Reports to the Board of Directors as required by Executive staff and the CFO.
Administers the activities, and reviews the work of external consultants.
Performs related duties, as required.

Desired Skills and Experience
Education/Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in finance, economics, business administration, accounting, or a closely related field. A post graduate degree; and/ or certification in one or more fields directly related to budgeting, accounting, and/or finance, are highly desired.

Experience: Equivalent to at least eight (8) years of recent, verifiable, and increasing responsible experience in budget development and administration, including at least five (5) years supervising subordinate staff.

Desired: Experience in a large public sector organization, and/or familiarity with transit or transportation systems. Master's degree in business, finance or related degree also desired, but not required

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