Finance Analyst Supervisor for Capital Improvement Program

Seattle Department of Transportation; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Seattle Department of Transportation is seeking a Finance Analyst Supervisor to lead the CIP budget team and guide multi-year capital budgeting for major city projects. You will work with the CIP Finance Manager, the SDOT Finance Manager and the Chief Finance Officer to align funding strategies and keep programs on track.

You will mentor Senior Finance Analysts, translate complex budgets into actionable guidance, and help ensure accurate spending reporting while supporting diversity and social

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, finance, accounting or a related field.
• Four (4) years of professional experience in budget management, budget development, capital program financial planning, or closely related work. Accounting experience alone does not substitute for direct budgeting experience.
• One (1) year of experience in a supervisory or lead capacity.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the position duties.

Responsibilities

• Lead budget development and monitoring for the department's six-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP), tracking how public dollars are planned, allocated and spent across major transportation projects.
• Partner with the CIP Finance Manager, SDOT Finance Manager and Chief Finance Officer to drive the strategic direction of the SDOT CIP budget.
• Develop and recommend budget policies, procedures and funding strategies that keep the CIP on track.
• Assign, review and support the day-to-day budget work of the Senior Finance Analyst team.
• Support Senior Finance Analysts as they provide budget analysis, funding guidance and capital program reporting for the project teams they serve.
• Identify budget overruns, funding shortfalls and financial risks early, advise management on solutions and lead efforts to resolve problems before they affect project delivery.
• Serve as a budget resource for management, helping teams prepare CIP budgets, interpret funding guidelines and respond to budget questions from across the department.
• Maintain the CIP Finance Analyst Desk Manual and provide ongoing budget training and guidance to the Senior Finance Analyst team.
• Support department goals in promoting diversity and social justice in keeping with the City's Race and Social Justice Initiative.

Skills

Budget management

Budget development

Capital program financial planning

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, finance, accounting or a related field

Job description

Join us in shaping Seattle’s streets!
At the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), we don't just move people—we connect communities, build safer streets, and create a more sustainable city.

Position Description
Join us in shaping Seattle’s streets!
At the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), we don't just move people—we connect communities, build safer streets, and create a more sustainable city.
With a bold vision for the future, we're tackling big challenges: making travel safer, cutting carbon emissions, and ensuring reliable, affordable transportation for everyone - no matter who they are or where they live.
Seattle is growing fast, and we're growing with it. Thanks to a historic voter-approved $1.55 billion investment in transportation in 2024, we're building sidewalks, fixing bridges, and improving transit connections to keep our city moving.
We're a team of problem solvers, planners, engineers, communicators, and field crews - bringing purpose-driven work to life. Now, we need passionate, innovative talent like you. Let's build a Seattle that works for everyone - together!
Behind every project that keeps Seattle moving is a team guiding the funding that makes it possible - and that's where you come in. We're hiring a Finance Analyst Supervisor to lead our Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget team. This is a great opportunity to grow as a leader while supporting the financial planning behind major public investments. In this role, you'll guide a team of Senior Finance Analysts, help shape sound budget plans, spot risks early and support program teams in making confident financial decisions.
If you're ready to build your leadership skills, manage staff and work collaboratively across the department, we'd love to see you apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead budget development and monitoring for the department's six-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP), tracking how public dollars are planned, allocated and spent across major transportation projects.
• Partner with the CIP Finance Manager, SDOT Finance Manager and Chief Finance Officer to drive the strategic direction of the SDOT CIP budget.
• Develop and recommend budget policies, procedures and funding strategies that keep the CIP on track.
• Assign, review and support the day-to-day budget work of the Senior Finance Analyst team.
• Support Senior Finance Analysts as they provide budget analysis, funding guidance and capital program reporting for the project teams they serve.
• Identify budget overruns, funding shortfalls and financial risks early, advise management on solutions and lead efforts to resolve problems before they affect project delivery.
• Serve as a budget resource for management, helping teams prepare CIP budgets, interpret funding guidelines and respond to budget questions from across the department.
• Maintain the CIP Finance Analyst Desk Manual and provide ongoing budget training and guidance to the Senior Finance Analyst team.
• Support department goals in promoting diversity and social justice in keeping with the City's Race and Social Justice Initiative.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, finance, accounting or a related field.

Experience

• Four (4) years of professional experience in budget management, budget development, capital program financial planning, or closely related work. Accounting experience alone does not substitute for direct budgeting experience.

Supervision

• One (1) year of experience in a supervisory or lead capacity.

OR: An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the position duties.

You'll do well in this role if you can:

• Translate complex capital budgets and funding plans into clear guidance that analysts, managers and project teams can act on with confidence.
• Build, monitor and adjust multi-year budgets for large programs while keeping a close eye on accuracy and deadlines.
• Guide, coach and support a team of analysts in budget development and capital program financial planning, helping each person do their best work.
• Navigate complex budgeting systems and capital program management tools to track funding, project spending and budget status.
• Advise management on funding risks, budget tradeoffs and solutions before problems affect project delivery.
• Work effectively in a multicultural workplace that serves a diverse public.

Other Requirements

Work Environment / Physical Demands:

• You'll work in a hybrid setup, with a minimum of three days each week in a City office and two days remote, in a regular 40-hour work week.

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