Public Transit Finance Director: Strategy & Grants

Butler County Regional Transit Authority; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Paid time off

OPERS retirement match

Ohio Deferred Compensation

Job summary

Butler County Regional Transit Authority seeks a Director of Finance to own the financial picture of a public transit agency, including accounting, budgeting, payroll, procurement oversight, grants, and insurance.

You will translate complex numbers into plain-English recommendations for the Executive Director and Board, lead a finance team, and ensure GASB compliance, audits, and reporting.

Qualifications

• College degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 3 to 6 years in a senior financial-management role in government or public-sector finance (transit authority, municipality, county, township, school district, or similar public entity)
• Significant experience with or knowledge of accrual accounting, compliance, and reporting
• Working knowledge of GASB (Governmental Accounting Standards Board) standards, and a commitment to staying current as new pronouncements are issued
• Prior experience working with federal, state, and local funding sources
• CPA and transit industry experience are strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve on the executive leadership team and participate in strategic decisions on initiatives, operating models, and execution.
• Deliver forward-looking financial analysis that informs plans and forecasts.
• Translate financial results into strategic and tactical recommendations for action.
• Develop agency procedures to improve quality and efficiency.
• Represent the Executive Director at meetings as needed.
• Oversee accounting functions: payroll, general ledger, and financial reporting.

Skills

Public-sector finance

GASB standards

Accrual accounting

Federal/state funding

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA

Job description

Butler County Regional Transit Authority seeks a Director of Finance to own the financial picture of a public transit agency, including accounting, budgeting, payroll, procurement oversight, grants, and insurance.

You will translate complex numbers into plain-English recommendations for the Executive Director and Board, lead a finance team, and ensure GASB compliance, audits, and reporting.