DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) · 4 hours ago
Director, Budget and Finance
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$106K/yr - $174K/yr
5+ years expDART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) is an agency that oversees public transportation in the Dallas area. The Director of Budget and Finance is responsible for directing, overseeing, and coordinating complex business and financial analysis for multiple departments, maintaining the operating budget system, and ensuring process improvements across the agency.
Association
Responsibilities
Performs budgeting, forecasting, analysis, financial planning and accounting activities for the Marketing, External Communications, Government and Community Relations and Social Responsibility departments. Provides departments with budget reporting needs as well as forecasting and analysis of operating data
Ensures section SOPs are developed and updated. Works with departments to review processes for efficiency and effectiveness. Make recommendation regarding process improvements
Manages and develops Cognos software applications and assures that all systems and procedures are prepared to conform to agency and departmental standards and procedures
Assists the EVP & Chief Communications Officer, with special projects and special assignments
Understands the Agency’s goals and objectives and seeks out information about the underlying needs of the customer, recommending changes in processes or procedures to create alignment in decisions and actions to fully support customer needs
Leads a team of business analyst to perform and coordinate business and financial analysis for the department
Advises and leads projects in the analysis, design and development of budgets using various software applications. Provides applicable training as needed
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Finance or related field
Five (5) years progressively responsible experience in budgeting/finance and managing a professional staff, to include two (2) years experience in the development of a major operating budget involving multiple departments and programs from drafting stage to final adoption and two (2) years of technical experience with budget systems (including development and use)
Proficiency with personal computer (PC) to include Microsoft Office, client server and internet/intranet
Pass a physical (medical) examination that includes a drug screen in order to operate DART non-revenue vehicles
Knowledge of budget development/analysis, and operational cost factors
Analytical and creative skills to find solutions to complex interpersonal, technical and administrative problems
Ability to be dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect
Ability to blend people into teams when needed. Creates strong morale and spirit in his/her team. Fosters open dialogue. Defines success in terms of the whole team. Creates a feeling of belonging in the team
Ability to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles; can get messages across that have the desired effect
Ability to marshal resources to get things done; uses resources effectively and efficiently; can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal
Ability to use rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; can see hidden problems
Ability to quickly develop technical understanding; is good at learning new industry, company, or technical knowledge
Ability to accurately scope out length and difficulty of tasks and projects. Sets objectives and goals. Breaks down work into the process steps. Develops schedules and task/people assignments. Anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks. Measures performance against goals. Evaluates results
Ability to read a situation quickly. Good at focused listening. Can effectively negotiate difficult agreements and settle disputes equitably. Can find common ground and get cooperation with minimum noise
Company
DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit)
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMPANY DART is far more than just "the thing you ride." It is your "trusted guide" to discovering all that North Texas has to offer.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Nadine S. Lee
President & Chief Executive Officer
Jenny Barket
Chief of Staff
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