Strategic CFO – Public Transit Finance Leader (STI Eligible)

Transdev; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

STI opportunity

Job summary

Bay State Rail, a Transdev North America and Transport UK joint venture, seeks a Chief Financial Officer to lead all financial activities for the Boston Regional Rail operation. The CFO will drive budgeting, reporting, audits, and funding compliance while advising executive leadership on strategic financial decisions.

The role oversees finance, procurement, and IT functions, guiding a team to deliver efficient financial performance and contract compliance with federal and public funding

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible financial leadership experience.
• Experience managing budgets, reporting, and financial performance analysis.
• Knowledge of GAAP and public funding regulations (FTA).

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and oversight of all financial activities for Boston Regional Rail.
• Drive financial efficiency and lead finance teams to ensure responsible spending.
• Oversee accounting, budgeting, forecasting, audits, and reporting.
• Manage funding compliance with public authorities and regulators.
• Collaborate with MBTA and regulatory bodies to support contract performance.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic management

Financial controls

Stakeholder management

GAAP knowledge

Job description

Bay State Rail, a Transdev North America and Transport UK joint venture, seeks a Chief Financial Officer to lead all financial activities for the Boston Regional Rail operation. The CFO will drive budgeting, reporting, audits, and funding compliance while advising executive leadership on strategic financial decisions.

The role oversees finance, procurement, and IT functions, guiding a team to deliver efficient financial performance and contract compliance with federal and public funding