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Hampton Roads Transit is looking for dynamic, customer service oriented, and energetic people to become part of a committed team providing excellent and effective public transportation to the Hampton Roads region. We offer unmatched benefits and competitive wages in a stimulating and rewarding environment.  

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Essential Job Functions:

(Duties listed are neither intended to be all inclusive nor to limit duties that might reasonably be assigned. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this position.)

• Assists the President and CEO in providing overall leadership in formulating and achieving the mission, goals, and objectives of Hampton Roads Transit (HRT).

• Provides counsel to the President and CEO and the Commission on significant matters affecting HRT’s finances, operations, and policies.

• Plan and directs the daily activities of management professions in the areas of financial administration inclusive of accounting, budgets and financial analysis, procurement, and revenue collections.

• Plans, directs, controls and coordinates work programs of the Finance Department; establishes and monitors controls to evaluate department performance; ensures execution of HRT goals and objectives relative to financial issues; takes appropriate actions to correct performance and to adjust programs to meet requirements. 

• Plans, executes, and achieves HRT’s short and long-term financial and cash flow goals.

• Responsible for the development of financial policies, including accounting, payroll, revenue collection and management, procurement, budget development and management, asset management, and ensuring approval of financial matters by President and CEO and the TDCHR.

• Oversees the annual and periodic independent audits of operating and capital expenses, operating funds, pension funds, procurement systems, etc. from federal and state stakeholders; as the Commission Treasurer, facilitates reporting of the audit report to the President and Commission; ensures correction of any audit findings as reported.

• Directs the preparation of the annual HRT operating and capital budgets; prepares and monitors the Finance department budget; advises on budget and costs to other departments.

• Ensures HRT is adequately funded by its federal, state, and local funding partners in accordance with the Cost Allocation Agreement and the transportation services provided for each locality; maintains effective working relationships with federal, state, and local government Finance/Budget Officers in order to facilitate communication necessary to ensure funding is available and adequate; provides recommendations to the President and CEO for short-term borrowing as may be necessary.

• Responsible for the development and/or review of all financial reporting to the President and CEO, and to the Commission, on behalf of the President and CEO; analyzes financial information for planning and recommendations to the President and CEO.

• Responsible for revenue management including fares, cash, sales revenue, investments, and short-term and long-term borrowing; works with the Chief Officer for Safety and Security to ensure adequate policies and procedures are in place to protect financial assets and cash, especially for the collection and depositing of daily fare revenue.

• Develops and maintains banking relationships.

• Manages positions and personnel to make best use of employees; selects employees and develops their capabilities; directs work of subordinates; reviews employees' work for effectiveness in meeting goals, standards, and schedules; approves employees work schedules and time reports.

• Establishes department goals and plans in compliance with agency goals and objectives; establishes schedules and work standards to achieve goals and ensures their effective implementation. 

• Ensures Commission compliance with all applicable policies, rules, regulations, and laws; stays abreast of legal, regulatory and policy affecting areas of responsibility to address general accounting and audit practices, as well as financial budget and management, procurement and revenue collection procedures.

• Promotes awareness of HRT Safety Policies and Procedures and monitors compliance with the HRT System Safety 

• Communicates understanding and support of organization goals through actions and spoken and written words; interacts effectively with individuals and groups at all levels; maintains ties with external organizations. 

• Manage records created and received in compliance with the Hampton Roads Transit Records Management Policies and Procedures.

• Provides management support and financial expertise during union contract negotiations.  

• Serves as Commission/Administration representation on the Union Pension Fund Committee.

• Serves as Treasurer for the Transit Management Company (TMC)

• All other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Abilities and Skills Essential to Job Functions:

Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of business administration and financial management; knowledge of the federal funding, grants, and legislative process for public transit; and comprehensive knowledge of generally accepted principles of accounting and financial management; comprehensive knowledge of the policies and practices that govern HRT, as well as federal, state, and local laws and regulations affecting financial operations of HRT; must have knowledge of accounting, revenue collections and management, procurement, budgeting, and document control practices and methods.  Must demonstrate ability to plan, organize and direct the work of the department;  must be able to establish policies and procedures, and evaluate program effectiveness;  must have ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to include ability to make effective presentations; must be able to supervise, evaluate, and provide for the development and training of management professional subordinates; demonstration of ability to interact effectively with Commissioners, Executive Team, department managers, and governmental officials is required.  Must have initiative, ability, and creativity to identify and resolve problems.  Must have ability to oversee the development of an organizational budget, as well as provide the necessary financial analysis, reporting, and justification; work requires ability to initiate and effect change in operational procedures and organizational structure; duties may require work outside of normal business hours, attendance at after hour meetings, and limited travel.

Required Software Knowledge and Skills Essential to Job Functions:

Proficiency in using computer systems and the listed software applications associated with performance of assigned work is essential.  Basic problem-solving skills associated with software applications used is expected.   Software usage relevant to job duties will be evaluated.

Software applications:

Email, Internet, Microsoft Office Suite, PeopleSoft Finance, Microsoft Dynamics AX, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Citrix, nVision            

Safety Responsibility:

Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect one’s self, fellow employees, and the public from injury or harm. Ensure all employees and contractors are properly trained and understand all rules, safety policies, and procedures to perform their work functions safely. Promote safety awareness by attending safety committee meetings and adhering to all safety procedures and policies. Actively conduct workplace hazard analyses for all employees to maintain a safe work environment. Encourage employee safety reporting program and communication of hazards to the Safety Department. Responsible for the timely mitigation of all unacceptable and undesirable safety risks. Accountable for safety performance within their functional area and achieving the agency’s safety goals.

Qualifications:

Training and/or Education:

Degree required in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Public Administration, or related field with courses in public finance and accounting.  Advanced degree preferred. 

Required Experience:

Executive level experience in public financial or accounting management, preferably with public transit system, and supervision of professional financial/accounting staff, to include executive level management.

Licenses or Certificates:

• Possess a valid Driver's License.  Acquire a Virginia Driver's License within 60 days after the date of hire (in instances when an out of state license is not the applicant's current state of residence).

• Active CPA license strongly preferred.

Special Requirements:

This position is classified as non-essential personnel.

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Unusual Demands:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Work involves meeting multiple demands on a timely basis. 

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HRT is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need reasonable accommodations to complete the HRT employment application and/or the interview, contact HRT Human Resources at (757) 222-6000 or email [email protected].