Vice President of Fiscal Management/CFO

Serves as VIA's Vice President of Fiscal Management and Chief Financial Officer, responsible for safeguarding the organization's financial integrity while advancing long-term financial sustainability and strategic investment capacity. Leads the development of financial strategies that enable VIA to deliver on its mission, execute major capital investments, expand mobility services, and create community value. Provides executive leadership for financial planning, enterprise budgeting, capital financing, debt management,treasuryfunctions,accountingoperations,grand financial management, performance analysis, and financial risk management. Oversees the development of multi-year financial forecasts and funding strategies that align operating and capital resources with organizational priorities and Board-adopted strategic objectives. Acts as the principal financial advisor to the President & CEO providing analysis and recommendations regarding financial sustainability, resource allocation, capital investment decisions, funding opportunities, and organizational performance. Ensures sound stewardship of public resources through robust internal controls, transparent financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Leads the departments of Management & Budget, General Accounting, Payroll, Revenue Accounting, and other assigned financial functions while fostering collaboration across the organization to support informed decision-making and strategic execution.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's Degree preferably in a field related to one or more areas of department responsibility or in Business Administration. Ten (10) years' experience in progressively responsible positions that provide an adequate background in a broad range of functions pertaining to mass transit, particularly in one or more of the areas related to the division. Five (5) years' experience in a management position in finance. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be acceptable. Critical Requirement: Executive-level finance leadership Transit industry experience (Required) Public sector/governmental accounting FTA grants and capital funding Debt financing and long-range financial planning ACFR, GASB, budgeting and treasury management #J-18808-Ljbffr VIA Metropolitan Transit