Director of Finance

Metropolitan Council Job Posting

We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services. Metro Transit is one of the country's largest transit systems, employs more than 3,000 people, and provides more than 80 million rides a year through an integrated network of buses, light rail and commuter trains, as well as resources for those who carpool, vanpool, walk or bike in the Twin Cities. How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region : The Director of Finance serves as Metro Transit's chief financial leader, responsible for developing and directing agency-wide financial objectives, policies, and strategies. This position oversees operating and capital budgets, grants administration, accounting and financial reporting, long-range forecasting, and revenue operations including fare collection and modernization. The Director provides strategic guidance to the Finance Division and serves as Metro Transit's lead representative and collaborative partner for Metropolitan Council and Metropolitan Transportation Services financial teams. This role is responsible for ensuring Metro Transit's compliance with federal, state, county, and local requirements. The role also prepares legislative and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) reports and develops long-term financial management forecasting and plans that support our projected growth and demonstrates how we are delivering on the investment in public transit for our region. Candidate's permanent residence must be in Minnesota or Wisconsin.

Leadership & Strategic Financial Direction

• Provide executive-level leadership for agency financial strategy, planning, policy development, and long-range forecasting to ensure resources align with service enhancements and strategic and capital priorities.
• Advise the General Manager, Senior Management, Metropolitan Council, county funding partners, and legislative bodies on financial performance, risks, and opportunities. Lead development of 20-year Financial Management Plans for FTA and 25-year financial models that inform agency financial decisions, options, and impacts.
• Oversee Metro Transit's sales tax commitments, partnering with Metropolitan Transportation Services and Metropolitan Council Finance team, creating a 20-year forecast plan.
• Review proposed Bills and prepare Fiscal notes during legislative session.
• Ensure consistency of all financial strategies with Council goals, approved projects, and funding availability.

Budget, Grants & Capital Oversight

Accounting, Financial Reporting & Compliance

Revenue Operations & Fare Modernization

Division Oversight & Team Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement & Representation

What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications)

Any of the following combinations of completed education (in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field) and progressively responsible experience in finance or accounting, including demonstrated expertise in budget development / oversight, capital planning, grants administration, and government or public sector finance.

This position requires professional, comprehensive and practical level of understanding of financial management, business administration and accounting / financial reporting which skill level is acquired through a degreed program with many years of practical experience. Metropolitan Council Employees Only. Successful completion of any one of the following four Metropolitan Council Leadership / Supervisory training programs will substitute for lead / supervisory experience. You must attach your certificate(s) as proof of completion of the program to your application. Only completion of one of the four programs listed below will substitute credit (6 months or 1 year) for lead / supervisory experience.

What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications) :

What knowledge, skills and abilities you should have within the first six months on the job :