GENERAL SUMMARY:
Manages financial staff, operating and capital budget, financial planning, reporting activities, business plan development, and performance reporting activities. Reviews and recommends changes in business processes. Performs database and systems administration for budget software application (COGNOS); and provides business information for the agency.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Directs and oversees the activities of personnel engaged in the following functions: compiling data for and preparing operating and capital budgets and reporting, financial plan development, cost modeling, and performance reporting.
2. Manages all aspects of implementation and development of budget and performance-based cost models in the budget software.
3. Responsible for development of the operating and capital budgets, twenty-year financial plan, and annual business plan. Acts as resource to and liaison between sections and departments within DART concerning DARTs annual budget, twenty-year financial plan, and business plan. Compiles and submits DARTs annual budget and twenty-year financial plan for Board approval.
4. Responsible for administration and maintenance of budget software system including installation of patches and upgrades, support of end users; and coordination of development work with consultants and appropriate DART staff.
5. Produces and distributes Agency Quarterly Operating and Financial Performance Reports; supports a variety of month-end processes; and provides significant monthly reporting, including year-end forecasting.
6. Prepares a variety of reports for review by management and DART Board of Directors, including LGC (local government corporation) reports.
7. Actively participates in development of business intelligence tools.
8. Responsible for goal development, maintenance and reporting of the operating performance measurement program (Division Level Measures, or DLM).
9. Performs a variety of complex analyses of internal costs; reviews and evaluates incurred costs, overhead pools, estimates, schedules, and financial and statistical information. Provides concise on-point reports to support management decision-making.
10. Develops highly complex business proposals including scope of work definition, cost estimates, schedules, and budgets; conducts research; contacts outside agencies. Makes occasional presentations to the Board.
11. Participates in a wide variety of cross-functional teams, providing expert analysis and budgetary input.
12. Interviews, recommends selection of, develops, evaluates, counsels, and if necessary, recommends termination of, subordinate personnel in accordance with established policies, procedures, and guidelines.
13. Participates in the establishment of long-range objectives regarding business planning and analysis programs, and develops policies and procedures for the development of related policies and procedures.
14. Manages staff including annual performance reviews, daily assignments, training and development.
15. Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Note: An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be substituted for the below stated minimums excluding High School Diploma, GED, Licenses, or Certifications.

1. Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.
2. Twelve (12) years progressively responsible experience in financial, accounting, auditing, or project management capacity or related field to include four (4) years of senior level accounting experience and six (6) years managing a professional staff.
3. Knowledge of budget development/analysis, operational cost factors.
4. Fluency in accounting/financial reporting systems, which may include Lawson, COGNOS, Crystal Reports.
5. High level of proficiency using a personal computer (PC) to include software applications such as database, word processing, and spreadsheet.
6. High level of analytical ability required to find solutions to complex interpersonal, financial, legal, administrative, professional, and technical problems.
7. Ability to demonstrate a fiduciary obligation to division, department, and DART when handling materials and information of a confidential nature.
8. Ability to work extended hours, such as during the budget development process, to meet management and Board deadlines.
9. Ability to be dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services. Acts with customers in mind. Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
10. Ability to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles. Can get messages across that have the desired effect.
11. Ability to step up to conflicts, seeing them as opportunities. Reads situations quickly. Good at focused listening. Can hammer out tough agreements and settle disputes equitably. Can find common ground and get cooperation with minimum noise.
12. Ability to blend people into teams. Creates strong morale and spirit in staff. Shares wins and successes in terms of the whole team. Creates a feeling of belonging in the team.
13. Ability to provide challenging and stretching tasks and assignments. Hold frequent development discussions. Is aware of career goals for each direct report. Constructs compelling development plans and executes them. Is a people builder.
14. Ability to accurately to scope out length and difficulty of tasks and projects. Sets objectives and goals. Breaks down work into the process steps. Develops schedules and task/people assignments. Anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks. Measures performance against goals. Evaluates results.
15. Ability to use rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions. Can see hidden problems. Is excellent at honest analysis. Looks beyond the obvious and does not stop at the first answers.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Works in an environment where there is minimum exposure to dust, noise, or temperature. May be moderately exposed to unpleasant working conditions to include dust, noise, temperature, weather, petroleum products, and chemicals while visiting DART's operating facilities, assuming incumbent is observing all policies and procedures, safety precautions and regulations, and using all protective clothing and devices provided.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may perform other duties as assigned.

DART is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, supporting diversity in the workplace. M/F/D/V