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Deputy Director of Finance

Rock Region METRO is the central Arkansas public transit system hosting more than 1.75 million passenger trips per year in the cities of Little Rock, North Little Rock, Pulaski County and Conway. It comprises five…

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Deputy Director of Finance

Rock Region Metro· North Little Rock, ARView company profile

Job title: Deputy Director of Finance
Job location: North Little Rock, AR
Job listing URL: https://cata.applytojob.com/apply/kqtQ0a45xX
Job description: Job Summary
The purpose of this position is to provide senior-level financial administration and leadership for Rock Region METRO, with executive oversight of the Authority's grants and procurement programs. Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, the position leads procurement and contracting activities, provides high-level oversight of federal, state, and local grants, supports capital and financial planning, strengthens internal controls and compliance, and performs major financial, policy, and cross-departmental initiatives. The position serves as a senior resource to the Chief Financial Officer and may act on the CFO's behalf as assigned.
Essential Functions
This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position. Refer to the Overall Physical Strength Demands table further below for the meaning of each code.
# Code Essential Function
1 S Provides senior-level support to the Chief Financial Officer in financial administration, strategic planning, policy development, internal controls, compliance, and special projects.
2 S Directs and oversees the procurement and contract administration program, including procurement planning, solicitations, evaluations, awards, negotiations, contract administration, purchase orders, records, payment processing and closeout.
3 S Develops, implements, reviews, and enforces procurement policies and procedures and provides guidance and training to staff regarding local, state, federal, and other applicable procurement requirements.
4 S Prepares and reviews Invitations for Bids, Requests for Proposals, qualifications-based procurements, specifications, contract documents, award recommendations, and Board materials; negotiates contract terms and resolves complex procurement and contract issues.
5 S Provides executive-level oversight of the Authority's federal, state, and local grant portfolio, including grant strategy, funding opportunities, application priorities, compliance, utilization of funds, amendments, budget revisions, and closeouts.
6 S Supervises the Grants Manager and reviews major grant applications, financial and milestone reports, drawdowns, amendments, closeouts, and other submissions to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
7 S Coordinates with the CFO, department directors, project managers, and funding agencies to align capital and operating funding needs with available grant resources and the Authority's financial and capital plans.
8 S Provides leadership for Finance-related portions of Federal Transit Administration reviews, including the Triennial Review, and coordinates corrective actions and supporting documentation related to grants and procurement.
9 S Monitors grant and procurement compliance, internal controls, contract and grant risks, funding limitations, and performance; recommends corrective actions and process improvements.
10 S Coordinates cross-functional activities involving grants, procurement, finance, capital projects, and contract compliance to ensure appropriate segregation of duties and accountability.
11 S Acts on behalf of the Chief Financial Officer for assigned matters and provides leadership to the Finance Department in the CFO's absence or as delegated.
Job Requirements
Description of Minimum Job Requirements
Category Requirement
Formal Education Four (4) years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field or applicable work experience.
Experience At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in finance, grants, procurement, contracting, accounting, or a closely related field and at least two (2) years of supervisory or management responsibility. Public sector experience is preferred.
Supervision This position supervises the Grants Manager.
Human Collaboration Skills Work may require providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies. Contacts may require the consideration of different points of view to reach agreement. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.
Freedom to Act The employee normally performs the job by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. Performance reviewed periodically.
Technical Skills Work requires a comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the work environment of the organization.
Budget Responsibility Position has fiscal responsibility under direction of the CFO. Assures that appropriate linkages exist between procurement, funding limitations, and service levels, to meet specific departmental and organizational goals. Monitors progress toward fiscal objectives and adjusts plans as necessary to reach them. Oversees the preparation of Federal Financial Reports and Milestone Progress Reports.
Reading Advanced — Ability to read literature, books, reviews, scientific or technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, and/or legal documents. Ordinarily, such education is obtained at the college level or above. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.
Math Advanced — Ability to apply fundamental concepts of theories, work with advanced mathematical operations methods, and functions of real and complex variables. Ordinarily, such education is obtained at the college level or above. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.
Writing Advanced — Ability to write editorials, journals, speeches, manuals, or critiques. Ordinarily, such education is obtained at the college level or above. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.
Certification & Other Requirements NA
Knowledge
Broad, in-depth knowledge of the principles and practices of finance.
METRO's policies, procedures, and functions.
Knowledge of the organizations and operations of administrative programs.
Laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and codes applicable to the functional areas.
Budget development and administration.
Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems.
Knowledge of federal financial regulations.
Skills & Abilities
Advanced word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software.
Specialized software related to functional area.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with other management staff, employees, and the general public in a team-oriented environment.
Present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form.
Professionally maintain composure and effectiveness under pressure and changing conditions.
Gather, assemble, analyze, and evaluate financial information and make strategic analyses and financial projections.
Interpret and apply laws, rules, and regulations impacting the Authority's finances.
Display willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment, and makes timely decisions.
Prioritize and plan work activities, uses time efficiently, and develops realistic action plans.
Make comprehensive records and reports.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Handle difficult people and situations.
Learn agency and department operating policies, procedures, systems, methods, and tasks.
Pre-Employment Requirements
Successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
Overall Physical Strength Demands
Physical strength for this position is indicated below with an “X”.
Sedentary — X Light Medium Heavy Very Heavy
Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time. Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally; 10 lbs. frequently; or negligible amounts constantly; OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree. Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10 lbs. constantly. Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly. Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally; 50-100 lbs. frequently; or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.
Physical Demands
Frequency codes: Continuously (2/3+ of the time) · Frequently (1/3–2/3) · Occasionally (up to 1/3) · Rarely (less than 1 hour/week) · Never. This is intended as a description of the way the job is currently performed and does not address the potential for accommodation.
Physical Demand Frequency Brief Description
Standing Frequently (1/3 of the time) Making presentations, observing work duties, communicating with co-workers
Sitting Continuously (2/3+ of the time) Desk work, meetings
Walking Frequently (1/3 of the time) To other departments/offices/office equipment
Lifting Rarely (less than 1 hour/week) Files, supplies, equipment
Carrying Rarely (less than 1 hour/week) Files, supplies, equipment
Pushing/Pulling Rarely (less than 1 hour/week) File drawers, tables and chairs
Reaching Occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time) For supplies, for files
Handling Occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time) Paperwork
Fine Dexterity Continuously (2/3+ of the time) Computer keyboard, calculator, telephone
Kneeling Rarely (less than 1 hour/week) Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground
Crouching Rarely (less than 1 hour/week) Filing in lower drawers
Crawling Never
Bending Rarely (less than 1 hour/week) Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground
Twisting Rarely (less than 1 hour/week) From computer to telephone
Climbing Rarely (less than 1 hour/week)
Balancing Rarely (less than 1 hour/week)
Vision Continuously (2/3+ of the time) Reading, computer screen
Hearing Continuously (2/3+ of the time) Communicating with co-workers and public and on telephone
Talking Continuously (2/3+ of the time) Communicating with co-workers and public and on telephone
Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software & Hardware
Telephone, various office equipment, and computer and associated hardware and software.
Health, Safety & Environmental Factors
Health & Safety Factors
Factor Frequency
Mechanical Hazards Never
Chemical Hazards Never
Electrical Hazards Never
Fire Hazards Never
Explosives Never
Communicable Diseases Never
Physical Danger or Abuse Never
Environmental Factors
Frequency scale: Daily · Several times per week · Several times per month · Seasonally · Never.
Factor Frequency
Respiratory Hazards Never
Extreme Temperatures Seasonally
Noise and Vibration Never
Wetness/Humidity Never
Physical Hazards Never
Non-Physical Demands
Description Frequency
Time Pressure Frequently (1/3–2/3 of the time)
Emergency Situation Occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time)
Frequent Change of Tasks Occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time)
Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time)
Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Frequently (1/3–2/3 of the time)
Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team Frequently (1/3–2/3 of the time)
Tedious or Exacting Work Frequently (1/3–2/3 of the time)
Noisy/Distracting Environment Never
Primary Work Location
Office Environment X Vehicle
Warehouse Outdoors
Shop Other
Recreation/Neighborhood Center
Safety Sensitive Designation
N/A
Equal Opportunity Statement
Rock Region METRO is an equal opportunity employer, and is firmly committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will administer its personnel policies and conduct its employment practices in a manner that results in treatment based on merit, experience and other work related criteria, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. This description is subject to modification as the needs and requirements of the position change. This description does not address the potential need for reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position, consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state law.

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Rock Region Metro headquarters

North Little Rock, AR

Company size

20–50 employees

Founded

1986

Total raised

$5,400,000

Industry

Transportation & Logistics Mobility & Rideshare

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Funding rounds

Grant$5.4MJan 15, 2025
US Transportation Department

Industries

Transport Companies Public Transport Operators

Tech Stack

Mysql Php Vue.js Wordpress

#	Code	Essential Function
1	S	Provides senior-level support to the Chief Financial Officer in financial administration, strategic planning, policy development, internal controls, compliance, and special projects.
2	S	Directs and oversees the procurement and contract administration program, including procurement planning, solicitations, evaluations, awards, negotiations, contract administration, purchase orders, records, payment processing and closeout.
3	S	Develops, implements, reviews, and enforces procurement policies and procedures and provides guidance and training to staff regarding local, state, federal, and other applicable procurement requirements.
4	S	Prepares and reviews Invitations for Bids, Requests for Proposals, qualifications-based procurements, specifications, contract documents, award recommendations, and Board materials; negotiates contract terms and resolves complex procurement and contract issues.
5	S	Provides executive-level oversight of the Authority's federal, state, and local grant portfolio, including grant strategy, funding opportunities, application priorities, compliance, utilization of funds, amendments, budget revisions, and closeouts.
6	S	Supervises the Grants Manager and reviews major grant applications, financial and milestone reports, drawdowns, amendments, closeouts, and other submissions to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
7	S	Coordinates with the CFO, department directors, project managers, and funding agencies to align capital and operating funding needs with available grant resources and the Authority's financial and capital plans.
8	S	Provides leadership for Finance-related portions of Federal Transit Administration reviews, including the Triennial Review, and coordinates corrective actions and supporting documentation related to grants and procurement.
9	S	Monitors grant and procurement compliance, internal controls, contract and grant risks, funding limitations, and performance; recommends corrective actions and process improvements.
10	S	Coordinates cross-functional activities involving grants, procurement, finance, capital projects, and contract compliance to ensure appropriate segregation of duties and accountability.
11	S	Acts on behalf of the Chief Financial Officer for assigned matters and provides leadership to the Finance Department in the CFO's absence or as delegated.

Category	Requirement
Formal Education	Four (4) years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field or applicable work experience.
Experience	At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in finance, grants, procurement, contracting, accounting, or a closely related field and at least two (2) years of supervisory or management responsibility. Public sector experience is preferred.
Supervision	This position supervises the Grants Manager.
Human Collaboration Skills	Work may require providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies. Contacts may require the consideration of different points of view to reach agreement. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.
Freedom to Act	The employee normally performs the job by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. Performance reviewed periodically.
Technical Skills	Work requires a comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the work environment of the organization.
Budget Responsibility	Position has fiscal responsibility under direction of the CFO. Assures that appropriate linkages exist between procurement, funding limitations, and service levels, to meet specific departmental and organizational goals. Monitors progress toward fiscal objectives and adjusts plans as necessary to reach them. Oversees the preparation of Federal Financial Reports and Milestone Progress Reports.
Reading	Advanced — Ability to read literature, books, reviews, scientific or technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, and/or legal documents. Ordinarily, such education is obtained at the college level or above. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.
Math	Advanced — Ability to apply fundamental concepts of theories, work with advanced mathematical operations methods, and functions of real and complex variables. Ordinarily, such education is obtained at the college level or above. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.
Writing	Advanced — Ability to write editorials, journals, speeches, manuals, or critiques. Ordinarily, such education is obtained at the college level or above. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.
Certification & Other Requirements	NA

Sedentary — X	Light	Medium	Heavy	Very Heavy
Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.	Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally; 10 lbs. frequently; or negligible amounts constantly; OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.	Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10 lbs. constantly.	Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.	Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally; 50-100 lbs. frequently; or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.

Physical Demand	Frequency	Brief Description
Standing	Frequently (1/3 of the time)	Making presentations, observing work duties, communicating with co-workers
Sitting	Continuously (2/3+ of the time)	Desk work, meetings
Walking	Frequently (1/3 of the time)	To other departments/offices/office equipment
Lifting	Rarely (less than 1 hour/week)	Files, supplies, equipment
Carrying	Rarely (less than 1 hour/week)	Files, supplies, equipment
Pushing/Pulling	Rarely (less than 1 hour/week)	File drawers, tables and chairs
Reaching	Occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time)	For supplies, for files
Handling	Occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time)	Paperwork
Fine Dexterity	Continuously (2/3+ of the time)	Computer keyboard, calculator, telephone
Kneeling	Rarely (less than 1 hour/week)	Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground
Crouching	Rarely (less than 1 hour/week)	Filing in lower drawers
Crawling	Never
Bending	Rarely (less than 1 hour/week)	Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground
Twisting	Rarely (less than 1 hour/week)	From computer to telephone
Climbing	Rarely (less than 1 hour/week)
Balancing	Rarely (less than 1 hour/week)
Vision	Continuously (2/3+ of the time)	Reading, computer screen
Hearing	Continuously (2/3+ of the time)	Communicating with co-workers and public and on telephone
Talking	Continuously (2/3+ of the time)	Communicating with co-workers and public and on telephone

Factor	Frequency
Mechanical Hazards	Never
Chemical Hazards	Never
Electrical Hazards	Never
Fire Hazards	Never
Explosives	Never
Communicable Diseases	Never
Physical Danger or Abuse	Never

Factor	Frequency
Respiratory Hazards	Never
Extreme Temperatures	Seasonally
Noise and Vibration	Never
Wetness/Humidity	Never
Physical Hazards	Never

Description	Frequency
Time Pressure	Frequently (1/3–2/3 of the time)
Emergency Situation	Occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time)
Frequent Change of Tasks	Occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time)
Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime	Occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time)
Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously	Frequently (1/3–2/3 of the time)
Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team	Frequently (1/3–2/3 of the time)
Tedious or Exacting Work	Frequently (1/3–2/3 of the time)
Noisy/Distracting Environment	Never

Office Environment	X	Vehicle
Warehouse		Outdoors
Shop		Other
Recreation/Neighborhood Center

Deputy Director of Finance

Job Summary

Essential Functions

Job Requirements

Pre-Employment Requirements

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Physical Demands

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software & Hardware

Health, Safety & Environmental Factors

Non-Physical Demands

Primary Work Location

Safety Sensitive Designation

Equal Opportunity Statement

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