Hybrid Principal Financial Analyst presso AC Transit, CA
AC Transit, CA · Oakland, Stati Uniti d'America · Hybrid
- Senior
- Ufficio in Oakland
About the Department
AC Transit is currently seeking candidates for the position of Principal Financial Analyst. Under general direction, this position, performs the District's complex financial, budgetary, accounting, administrative, and operational analyses; plans, organizes, directs, and makes recommendations on a variety of financial management functions; coordinates activities with the strategic needs of other departments; and provides highly responsible technical financial management support to higher level managers.
This is an excellent opportunity to work for the largest bus agency in California, make a difference in our local community, and promote AC Transit as a great employer of the East Bay. In addition to working with some of the best in the business, AC Transit also has an excellent benefits package that includes pension, medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending, and 457 savings plan.Position Duties
- Recommends and assists in the development and implementation of the District's budgetary and financial goals, as well as departmental goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
- Administers and coordinates the activities of an assigned section and/or conducts high-level project management, as assigned; and establishes schedules and methods for assigned operations and work functions.
- Provides direct supervision over assigned staff; plans, prioritizes, assigns, supervises, monitors and reviews work of staff, and recommends and implements disciplinary procedures, as needed.
- Performs the District's complex budgetary, financial and operational analyses and studies using established statistical and financial methods, and makes conclusions and recommendations derived from analyses.
- Reviews and analyses a wide variety of data, including historical budgetary, revenue and organizational effectiveness information to develop and implement District goals and objectives, and make revenue projections.
- Develops short and long term revenue and expense projections and spending plans for the District, participates in the forecasting of District revenues and expenses; monitors revenue and expenses, and reviews, compares and reconciles projections against actual costs and revenues.
- Develops, prepares and monitors department and/or section budgets, analyzes budgetary data and prepares cost estimates for budget recommendations.
- Submits justifications for purchases, monitors and controls expenditures; and monitors, reviews, and ensures adherence to department audit and control procedures.
- Examines and analyses supporting documentation and records to establish proper authorization and processing of agreements, contracts, grants, and adherence to state and federal regulations.
- Develops and implements procedures and practices for the assigned section, and assists with the development of departmental procedures regarding operations and activities.
- Develops, writes, and prepares narrative and statistical reports and assists in preparing written summaries of technical analyses, including memoranda to the General Manager and Staff Reports for the Board of Directors.
- Represents assigned executive and director-level staff on internal and external committees and projects.
- Participates in the selection of staff, and provides training and staff development opportunities.
- Analyzes and verifies monthly financial reports related to the assigned section.
- May serve temporarily in the capacity of the assigned manager during their absence.
- Performs related duties, as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Education/Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, economics, business administration or a related field.
Experience: Six (6) years of recent, verifiable, and increasingly responsible professional-level experience in accounting, finance, budgeting and/or data analyses, including a minimum of one (1) year of lead or supervisory responsibility.
Special Requirements: (1) Must be available to work outside regular business hours pursuant to the demands of the job.
Other Qualifications
Physical Requirements: (1) Must maintain the physical condition necessary to perform tasks in an office setting and operate computers, keyboards, and other peripheral equipment. (2) Must possess the mobility necessary to move expeditiously within a large office building.
THIS POSITION IS A UNION POSITION, REPRESENTED BY AFSCME
The Selection Process: The Human Resources department must receive a completed online application by the filling date. If this recruitment is "Continuous," it may be closed at any time without notice. Applications will be screened for job related qualifications, and those candidates who best meeting the qualifications listed on this Job Announcement will be invited to participate in an examination process that may include written, oral and/or performance segments. Current District employees must have satisfactory attendance and performance records. Finalists will be placed on an Eligibility List. When filling vacancies, the Human Resources Department will refer the top candidates to the hiring department for final screening and recommendation.
Benefits: The transit professionals who call AC Transit home represent the rich cultural diversity of the Bay Area. For more than 60 years, we have been an equal opportunity employer honoring religion, ethnic background, national origin, gender, gender expression, genetic information, disabilities, age, and veteran status. We are not only an inclusive employer but also offer a comprehensive benefits package rooted in choice, flexibility, and affordability. Most Benefits are effective the first of the month following your hire date. Employees and eligible dependents have access to the following benefits*:- Medical - Choice of two Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs): Kaiser Permanente and Health Net. $10.00 office visit co-pays; $5.00 - $35.00 prescription co-pays.
- Dental – MetLife Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) $50 annual deductible per person/$150 per family; $3,000 per person annual maximum; preventative care covered at 100%; basic and major care covered at 90%; $4,000 lifetime maximum orthodontia covered at 50%.
- Vision - Vision Service Plan - $10.00 copay; eligible for an exam, lenses, frames or contact lenses every 12 months – based on the last date of service. $200 frame allowance or $120 allowance for contact lenses.
- Employer paid Basic Life Insurance
- Employee paid Voluntary Term Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health Care, Dependent Care, Parking, Transit
- AC Transit contributes up to $50.00/month towards an employee’s FSA Transit costs
- Free AC Transit Bus Pass
- Federal Credit Union
- Vacation and Sick Leave or Personal Time Off
- Ten (10) paid holidays; 2 paid floating holidays; 1 paid birthday holiday
- Tuition Reimbursement – up to $2500 per fiscal year on approved courses
- Wellness Program
Pension: All AC Transit employees participate in a lifetime defined benefit pension. All employees hired on or after January 1, 2020, may be in the District's Tier II pension plan covered by the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA). As such, he/she may be required to contribute a small portion of annual income towards the cost of his/hers District pension.
ADA Compliant and Drug Free Workplace: The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment/examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you have a need for an accommodation, please call Human Resources at (510) 891-4783.The Alameda Contra Costa Transit District has established the goal of a 100 percent drug and alcohol-free workplace. Applicants will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to employment and those in safety sensitive positions will be subject to further drug and alcohol testing through their period of employment, including random drug and alcohol testing.
In accordance with federal requirements, all job applicants selected for appointments in a safety sensitive position are subject to pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. A final job applicant will be tested for five prohibited drugs: Cocaine, PCP, Amphetamines, Marijuana and Opiates. During employment, employees holding safety sensitive positions are subject to random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing. Additionally, in the event of an absence of more than 90 days from a safety sensitive position, pre-employment drug testing will be performed.
