Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

About the Company

Well-established organization providing transit services

Industry
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Type
Government Agency

Founded
1960

Employees
1001-5000

Specialties

• premier transportation authority for alameda and contra costa counties

About the Role

The Company is in search of a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join its team. The CFO will be a key leader, responsible for the financial health and stability of the organization. This role demands a collaborative, principled, and results-oriented individual with a strong background in government finance. The successful candidate will be tasked with managing complex financial and budget operations, ensuring the organization's fiscal functions are in line with its mission of connecting communities to opportunity. The CFO will be expected to have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building trust and credibility across the organization, and to lead with a fair but firm approach, fostering a culture of accountability, transparency, and integrity. Applicants for the CFO position at the company should hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and have at least 10 years' of experience in managing financial and budget operations, with a minimum of 5 years' in an executive or senior management role. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of overseeing professional finance staff and be adept at strategic financial planning, risk management, and financial reporting. A strong understanding of the financial challenges and opportunities within a government or public sector environment is essential. The CFO will play a critical role in the organization's mission, and as such, a commitment to the values of the community it serves is paramount.

Functions

• Finance