CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

$122,532 – $170,000 /Year Job Type:Full-Time TemporaryLocation:1099 Alakea Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813Department:Honolulu Authority for Rapid TransportationApply Before:ContinuousThe Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) is seeking an experienced, strategic-thinking, financial executive to fill the role of Chief Financial Officer/Director of Finance. This position leads an important organizational division of HART, reports to the Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer, and is responsible for all areas of finance, including financial reporting, long-range forecasting, budgeting, accounting, grants management and procurement.HART, a semi-autonomous agency of the City and County of Honolulu, is responsible for the design and construction of Hawaii’s largest infrastructure project and the nation’s first fully-automated rail transit system. Considerable work is in progress to extend the system past the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport and into downtown Honolulu, representing an 18.9-mile fixed-guideway rail system with 19 stations. It is an exciting time to be at HART, as the first segment of the rail system recently opened to the public.Responsibilities:Responsible for all aspects of HART’s fiscal operations, including relevant policies, procedures, and practices throughout the organization; organizational and departmental goals, objectives and priorities; and compliance with applicable city, state, and federal regulations and requirements.Collaborates with other HART leaders to fulfill HART’s Mission and Vision, which centers on the delivery of a safe, high-quality rail system. Help establish organizational priorities to meet the Project schedule.Directs and participates in the development of the HART operating and capital budgets, cash flow forecasts and long-term financial plans, including the assessment of funding and other necessary fiscal resources.Oversees the annual financial statement audit performed by independent accountants. Performs timely reviews of audit information and financial statements and actively engages in status meetings to ensure a timely completion of the audit.Leads and contributes in the preparation and analysis of financial statements and related activities.Analyzes procurement activities, including the development of procurement standards and compliance with regulatory requirements.Administers HART’s General Obligation Bond program, including the determination of bonding needs and collaboration with the City’s Department of Budget and Fiscal Services and external bankers and bond advisors.Presents information and participates in discussions with the HART Board of Directors, City Administration, the Honolulu City Council, elected officials and their staff, and city, state and federal oversight agencies, among others.Supports and advises HART’s Executive Director/CEO and other HART leaders on financial matters.Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or another field directly relevant to the responsibilities of the position.Minimum 5 years of progressive financial leadership and supervisory experience.Governmental experience is not required but is preferable.Must have experience in long-term financial planning.HART is a part of the City and County of Honolulu, and its employees receive the full range of comprehensive benefits package, as provided by the City, and includes:Time Off – Employees earn up to 21 days per year for both vacation and sick leaveHolidays – 13 days per year and 14 days per year during an electionHealth plans – Includes medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental benefitsRetirement and deferred compensation plansGroup life insuranceTraining and development through City-sponsored trainingEmployee assistance programPre-tax benefit on transportation expensesSchedule and Location:The work for this position is conducted in the HART offices (no telecommuting allowed) during typical 8-hour shifts.HART does not cover any relocation costs.Must be able to reliably commute or relocate by first day of employment.
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