JOB TITLE: Director, Finance and Administration
AGENCY: Yolo Transportation District
LOCATION: Woodland, CA
FILING DEADLINE: June 16, 2023
SALARY RANGE: $137,435 – $168,958 Annually
The Position
This position reports to the Executive Director and provides supervision and direction to professional and support staff of the District. The Director of Finance and Administration is an executive-level management class requiring a high degree of professional financial skill and knowledge directing the financial planning activities and administrative services related to the District. The position has broad management authority for the day-to-day finance and administrative services operations.
This position plans, organizes, directs, and reviews the operations and activities of the finance, budgeting, accounting, auditing, revenue forecasting, purchasing, payroll, benefits, asset management, grants financial management, contract compliance, risk management, and all other financial functions of the organization in a manner that supports the Yolo County Transportation District's vision, mission and priorities. The position serves as the Chief Financial Officer and has regular contact with state and federal agencies, local governments, and other stakeholders; and oversees the human resources function of the District with the assistance of contracted services. The position serves as a member of the District's executive management team.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be a creative, forward-thinking leader that manages with integrity, intelligence, high energy, and humility. They will have experience managing administrative services such as the human resources function while serving as an agency's Chief Financial Officer. The successful candidate will have strong communication and interpersonal skills and be able to create solid relationships with employees, elected officials, and other key stakeholders. The successful candidate will build on this positive approach of collaborative teamwork, employee development, and creating trust with colleagues through active listening and solutions-oriented dialogue. The next Director of Finance and Administration be hands-on in supporting and mentoring staff and be open to new ideas while exhibiting subject matter expertise in public sector funding, procedures, and controls.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: A combination of education and experience equivalent to:
· Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, Public Administration, or a field related to the work with a concentration in accounting
Experience
· Five years of full-time, high-level management experience in finance and/or accounting and administration
· Experience with local, state, and federal funding programs
License/Certifications Required
· Valid Class 'C' California Driver's License required
· A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is desirable
The Community
Yolo County is in Northern California, just a short distance from Sacramento, Napa, and the San Francisco Bay Area. It is located in the rich agricultural region of California's Sacramento Valley. There are four incorporated cities in Yolo County: Davis, West Sacramento, Winters, and Woodland, and downtown Sacramento is just 15 minutes away. Outdoor activities abound for the entire family, including hiking, cycling, golfing, camping, fishing, wildlife viewing and watersports. Yolo County is home to the Capay Valley, where the modern organic farming movement began, and farm-to-fork dining, farmers' markets, microbreweries and wineries abound. Just a stone's throw from downtown Sacramento with its entertainment, dining, retail, nightlife and vibrant arts scene. Home to UC Davis and excellent public schools, Yolo County is a great place to raise a family.
For more details about this opportunity, please visit the job brochure at: https://koffassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/YOLO-TD-DIRECTOR-OF-FINANCE-AND-ADMINISTRATION-3.pdf.
To be considered, please electronically submit your resume, cover letter, and a list of five work related references, at least three of which are current or prior supervisors (references will not be contacted in the early stages of the recruitment) to: https://koffassociates.com/director-of-finance-administration/.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Joshua Boudreaux
(510) 901-0044
josh_boudreaux@ajg.com
Website: https://koffassociates.com/