Sunset Empire Transportation District - Finance Officer
Job post summary
Date posted: February 27, 2026
Pay: $72,166.00 - $79,844.00 per year
Job description:
Required Duties:(The initial review will take place in two weeks)
- Analyze and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly and annual financial statements; collaborate financial reporting materials for all grant segments, and oversee all internal, project/program and grants accounting.
- Manage a robust fund financial management system, including chart of accounts, classes, loan and project tracking.
- Buy-in management of all agency accounting functions.
- Manage cash flow and forecasting.
- Implement and oversee financial and contract/grants management policies and procedures; improve overall financial policies and procedure manual.
- Effectively communicate and present the financial matters to the Executive Director, leadership team, and Board of Commissioners.
- Coordinate and lead the annual audit process, liaise with external auditors; assess any changes necessary.
- Lead and manage the District’s annual budgeting and financial planning process in coordination with the Budget Officer; administer and review all financial plans and departmental budgets; continuously monitor financial performance; and provide regular, data-driven financial status updates to senior leadership to support strategic decision-making.
- Implement special projects in accounting, contracting, contract and grants management as assigned.
- Ensure compliance to all relevant federal, state and local governmental laws, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts and agreements.
- Management and supervision of all accounting functions.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
