Deputy Director of Finance

Rock Region METRO•North Little Rock, AR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to provide senior-level financial administration and leadership for Rock Region METRO, with executive oversight of the Authority's grants and procurement programs. Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, the position leads procurement and contracting activities, provides high-level oversight of federal, state, and local grants, supports capital and financial planning, strengthens internal controls and compliance, and performs major financial, policy, and cross-departmental initiatives. The position serves as a senior resource to the Chief Financial Officer and may act on the CFO's behalf as assigned.

Requirements

Four (4) years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field or applicable work experience.
At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in finance, grants, procurement, contracting, accounting, or a closely related field and at least two (2) years of supervisory or management responsibility.
Broad, in-depth knowledge of the principles and practices of finance.
METRO's policies, procedures, and functions.
Knowledge of the organizations and operations of administrative programs.
Laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and codes applicable to the functional areas.
Budget development and administration.
Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems.
Knowledge of federal financial regulations.
Advanced word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software.
Specialized software related to functional area.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with other management staff, employees, and the general public in a team-oriented environment.
Present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form.
Professionally maintain composure and effectiveness under pressure and changing conditions.
Gather, assemble, analyze, and evaluate financial information and make strategic analyses and financial projections.
Interpret and apply laws, rules, and regulations impacting the Authority's finances.
Display willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment, and makes timely decisions.
Prioritize and plan work activities, uses time efficiently, and develops realistic action plans.
Make comprehensive records and reports.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Handle difficult people and situations.
Learn agency and department operating policies, procedures, systems, methods, and tasks.
Successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Public sector experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides senior-level support to the Chief Financial Officer in financial administration, strategic planning, policy development, internal controls, compliance, and special projects.
Directs and oversees the procurement and contract administration program, including procurement planning, solicitations, evaluations, awards, negotiations, contract administration, purchase orders, records, payment processing and closeout.
Develops, implements, reviews, and enforces procurement policies and procedures and provides guidance and training to staff regarding local, state, federal, and other applicable procurement requirements.
Prepares and reviews Invitations for Bids, Requests for Proposals, qualifications-based procurements, specifications, contract documents, award recommendations, and Board materials; negotiates contract terms and resolves complex procurement and contract issues.
Provides executive-level oversight of the Authority's federal, state, and local grant portfolio, including grant strategy, funding opportunities, application priorities, compliance, utilization of funds, amendments, budget revisions, and closeouts.
Supervises the Grants Manager and reviews major grant applications, financial and milestone reports, drawdowns, amendments, closeouts, and other submissions to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
Coordinates with the CFO, department directors, project managers, and funding agencies to align capital and operating funding needs with available grant resources and the Authority's financial and capital plans.
Provides leadership for Finance-related portions of Federal Transit Administration reviews, including the Triennial Review, and coordinates corrective actions and supporting documentation related to grants and procurement.
Monitors grant and procurement compliance, internal controls, contract and grant risks, funding limitations, and performance; recommends corrective actions and process improvements.
Coordinates cross-functional activities involving grants, procurement, finance, capital projects, and contract compliance to ensure appropriate segregation of duties and accountability.
Acts on behalf of the Chief Financial Officer for assigned matters and provides leadership to the Finance Department in the CFO's absence or as delegated.