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Sound Transit · 11 hours ago

Manager - Financial Planning, Analysis & Budget

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$104K/yr - $206K/yr

5+ years exp

Sound Transit is a public transportation agency, and they are seeking a Manager for their Financial Planning, Analysis & Budget Division. The role involves supervising a team of financial planning analysts, managing agency-wide programs, and providing fiscal information and analysis to support Board actions and policy development.

Public TransportationRailroadTransportation

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Supervises direct reports; plans, assigns, directs, coordinates, and reviews the work of assigned staff; coordinates schedules, projects, and programs; manages the workflow and prioritization of projects and measures the performance of the FP&A and Budget Division and all related staff; evaluates work and makes effective suggestions and recommendations and provides constructive feedback

Manages performance and development of all direct reports; coaches, trains and motivates staff; coordinates and/or provides staff training; manages employee relations; takes appropriate corrective action when necessary; provides advice and counsel to staff; develops developmental work plans for staff; implements or recommends corrective actions, discipline, and termination procedures as necessary working closely with Human Resources; provides process and business analysis leadership to less experienced team members

Serves as a technical resource and/or team leader to provide technical analysis for the agency; ensures linkage between the agency budget, financial plan, and other agency planning processes; provides proactive analysis and expertise to support analytical models for decision making; prepares and delivers presentations to the Executive Leadership, Board, and Board Committees

Reviews and analyzes department financial performance on a recurring basis; provides proactive analysis and expertise to manage Sound Transit’s costs; and communicates cost information and issues for internal and external audiences

Manages and administers agency-wide programs as assigned, which may include performance measurement, project management oversight, and knowledge management

Manages portions of the annual target setting process and provides direction to financial planning analysts; oversees production of financial planning documents; assists FP&A Director in analysis, review, and reporting of financial issues to the Executive; directs the preparation and presentation of long term plans for Executive and Board review

Prepares regular financial reports for internal and external stakeholders; prepares financial planning section of finance reports in support of Board actions; and reviews agency agreements to determine any adverse financial impact or risk

Participates in the development and implementation of objectives, strategies, policies, and procedures for assigned projects, services, and functional areas within the FP&A and Budget Division; establishes performance metrics for the team; and creates and revises staff procedures as necessary

Leads all implementation and improvement initiatives of analysis and reporting management tools and systems including system upgrades, customization, and user training; develops and maintains all system documentation; and works with IT and vendors to resolve any technical issues

Develops and maintains strong working relationships with key stakeholders in the agency

Provides support to the FP&A and Budget Director and Division on matters as directed; serves as staff on a variety of committees as assigned; attends and participates in professional group meetings; maintains awareness of new trends and development in the fields related to area of assignment; incorporates new developments as appropriate; ensures policies, processes, procedures, and practices are interpreted and applied consistently and effectively; ensures accountability and compliance with all current and applicable state and federal laws, agency policies, procedures, rules and regulations

Champions and models Sound Transit's core values and demonstrates values-based behaviors in everyday interactions across the agency

Contributes to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion in alignment with Sound Transit’s Equity & Inclusion Policy

It is the responsibility of all employees to follow the Agency safety rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities, which could include systems, operations, and/or other employees

It is the responsibility of all employees to integrate sustainability into everyday business practices

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Financial analysisBudget managementLeadership experienceAccounting principlesPerformance evaluationProject managementPolicy administrationReport preparationEffective communicationTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field

Five years of experience in finance, accounting, or FP&A management; Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Three years of leadership, budgetary, planning and workforce management experience

Operational characteristics, services, and activities of a division and associated fiscal functions

Principles and practices used in financial analysis, total cost of ownership analysis, and revenue and operating cost projections

Principles and practices of finance plan preparation and administration

Accounting theory, principles, and practices

Project management techniques and principles

External and management reporting requirements and report preparation

Principles and practices of governmental grant preparation and administration

Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation

Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment, including computers and computer applications, such as enterprise accounting and budget software, word processing, spreadsheets, report writing software, and databases

Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other throughout the agency and community

Developing and/or interpreting and administering policies and procedures sufficient to explain them to others and direct and manage the FP&A Division's work

Collaborating with others through partnering, sharing information and resources, and operating cross-functionally

Analyzing complex financial and policy issues

Performing the full range of advanced financial analysis and forecasting

Benefits

Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.

Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.

Employee Assistance Program.

Retirement Plans: 401a – 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b – up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).

Paid Time Off: Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.

Parental Leave: 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.

Pet Insurance.

ORCA Card: All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.

Tuition Reimbursement: Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.