Deputy Chief Financial Officer

Delaware Transit Corp; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 78,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Delaware Transit Corporation (DTC) seeks a Deputy Chief Financial Officer to oversee statewide finance operations and liaise with internal and external entities on finance issues. The role requires leadership experience in a large public sector organization and strong knowledge of GAAP, GASB, and auditing standards.

The DCFO will evaluate budgets, contracts, systems and programs to measure financial health, reporting to the CFO and ensuring effective financial planning and policy resolution.

Qualifications

• Experience leading finance/accounting operations in a large public sector organization.
• Knowledge of GAAP, GASB, and auditing standards is required.
• Ability to analyze budgets and contracts and evaluate programs for financial health.

Responsibilities

• Lead statewide finance operations and act as liaison with internal/external entities.
• Plan, resolve and communicate finance-related policies and issues.
• Oversee financial analysis of budgets, contracts, and programs.

Skills

GAAP

GASB

Auditing standards

Budget analysis

Contracts evaluation

Public sector finance

Education

Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Financial reporting systems

Job description

Deputy Chief Financial Officer

The Delaware Transit Corporation (DTC), a division of DelDOT and operator of DART First State statewide transit services, has an immediate opening for a Deputy Chief Financial Officer with statewide responsibilities. The DCFO acts as a liaison with both internal and external entities to ensure effective communication in the planning and resolution of operational, legal, customer, community, or policy related finance issues. The position requires relevant experience leading finance/accounting operations in a large public sector organization. Knowledge of GAAP, GASB, and auditing standards is required. Experience in the analysis and evaluation of budgets and contracts, systems, policies and procedures, organizations, and programs to measure effectiveness and financial health. The Deputy Chief Financial Officer (DCFO) receives overall direction, as well as guidance on the resolution of specific major issues from the Chief Finance Officer (CFO).

DTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, applicants may call [phone]. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.

Salary/Compensation: $78,223 - $97,779 per year