Chief Financial Officer/Risk Manager
T-TSA is seeking an individual eager to consistently support and adhere to Guiding Principles and is a demonstrated team-player. This is a department director classification that oversees and directs all activities of the Administrative Services Department, including short- and long-term planning as well as development and administration of department policies, procedures, and services. This class provides direct assistance to the General Manager in a variety of administrative, coordinative, analytical, and liaison capacities.
Reports directly to, and receives direction from, the General Manager. Exercises general direction and supervision over supervisory, professional, technical, and administrative support staff through subordinate levels of supervision.
Responsibilities:
- Assumes full management responsibility for all Administrative Services Department (“Department”) programs, services, and activities, including finance, accounting, budgeting, investments, risk management and safety, customer service, purchasing, and general administrative operations.
- Develops, directs, and coordinates the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the Department; establishes, within Agency parameters, appropriate budget, service, and staffing levels.
- Directs the development of the Department’s and Agency’s annual budgets; manages the Agency’s financial forecasting and cash flow programs; directs the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; directs the monitoring of, and approves, expenditures.
- Selects, trains, motivates, and directs Department personnel; directly and indirectly evaluates and reviews work for acceptability and conformance with Department standards, including performance evaluations; works with employees on performance issues; implements discipline and termination procedures as appropriate.
- Directs the preparation of, and/or prepares, and presents a wide variety of financial statements, reports, and analyses to Agency management, the Board of Directors and/or for submission to various regulatory and governmental agencies.
- Manages and directs all activities related to the Agency’s accounting function, including accounting information systems, general ledgers, Agency-wide feasibility studies, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, fixed assets, cash receipts, and purchasing; ensures the timely processing of financial transactions.
- Manages and directs all activities related to the Agency’s risk management function including safety, loss prevention and control, insurance and claims management, liability claim fund, and related programs and activities; analyzes and assesses potential risks, hazards, and liabilities; determines appropriate Agency insurance coverages and risk mitigation strategies.
- Manages and oversees the audit process; provides information to independent auditors; receives, reviews, and responds to audit findings; ensures that internal audits are conducted in a timely manner and that financial controls are properly implemented and monitored.
- Directs the investment of Agency funds; reviews and analyzes financial practices of outside institutions to determine impact of Agency operations related to investment policy.
- Receives and analyzes all liability claims against the Agency; evaluates the Agency’s liability, and coordinates the adjustment, defense or settlement of claims with legal counsel as necessary.
- Coordinates, advises on, and negotiates a variety of contracts, agreements, and cooperative arrangements with other governmental agencies, financial institutions, and outside private contractors.
- Collaborates with Agency management, staff, and legal counsel to identify patterns and potential risks; develops and coordinates training activities to mitigate accidents and risks.
- Represents the department to other Agency departments, elected officials, and outside agencies; explains and interprets departmental programs, policies, and activities; negotiates and resolves significant and controversial issues.
- Conducts a variety of departmental organizational and operational studies and investigations; reports on the effectiveness of department programs and activities; and recommends modifications to programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate.
- Participates in and makes presentations to the Board of Directors and a wide variety of committees, boards, and commissions; attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations related to assigned areas of responsibility.
- Maintains and directs the maintenance of working and official departmental files; ensures all records and files are accounted for and in compliance with all mandated policies, procedures, standards, and best practices; manages the administration of the Agency’s risk management data processing system and ensures data accuracy.
- Monitors changes in laws, regulations, and technology that may affect departmental operations; implements policy and procedural changes as required.
- Prepares, reviews, and presents staff reports, various management and information updates, and reports on special projects as assigned by the General Manager.
- Responds to difficult and sensitive public inquiries and complaints and assists with resolutions and alternative recommendations.
- Ensures staff observe and comply with all Agency and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
T-TSA has a very competitive employee benefit package which includes participation in CalPERS retirement; 100% of Medical/Dental premiums for employees and dependents are paid by the Agency; Vision insurance is Agency funded; Premium paid for employee life insurance; Thirteen (13) paid holidays; Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA); vacation and sick leave benefits; and more. In general, most departments/positions at TTSA, work 6:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, equating to four 10-hour days.
Open Date: 08/21/2024
Close Date: 09/22/2024
Pay Range: $76.87 – $98.11/hour exempt (DOE)
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply by submitting an application, resume, and cover letter to Vicky Lufrano at vlufrano@ttsa.ca.gov by end of close date. Please specify "Chief Financial Officer/Risk Manager" in the subject title of the email. A complete job description and application can be downloaded from our website at: https://www.ttsa.ca.gov/human-resources/pages/job-openings.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $76.87 - $98.11 per hour
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
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