.Requisition Number: 5369Pay Rate: PGR22Location: Houston, TX, USCategory: OtherDescriptionBasic Function: Directs financial management of METRO's operations, providing METRO with the financial services necessary to optimize the quality of business and operational decisions. Implements the strategic priorities and operating principles as developed by METRO's Board of Directors and the President/CEO by preparing a current business plan and long-term cash flow plan that will work within METRO's financial, operational, and political constraints. Supervises directors of Office of Management & Budget, Grants, Treasury and Revenue, and Accounting. Responsible for all financial activities of METRO including financial projections, investment and debt management, cash management, budget performance, grants management, financial reporting, and pension administration. Performs duties in a safe, efficient manner and in compliance with all applicable rules and safety procedures.Responsibilities and Specific DutiesProvides primary managerial direction and performs personnel administrative functions of direct report staff (e.G., training, supervising, work assignments, timesheets, performance evaluations, etc.) for maintaining necessary staffing, enhancing productivity of staff and ensuring necessary department outcomes are achieved.Develops policies, procedures, and systems for adequate financial control of METRO's business and implements "best practices" methods that contribute to increased efficiency and effectiveness.Develops guidelines for financial planning, budgeting, short and long-term financing and investment strategies.Conducts continuing assessment of METRO's performance as compared to established budgets. Issues regular financial and operating reports.Interprets operating results as they affect the financial aspects of METRO, and makes recommendations to the President/CEO.Represents METRO before all legislative, regulatory, and financial bodies on the financial aspects of METRO, as required.Has signature authority for contracts for goods and services on behalf of METRO.Has signature authority for METRO's bank accounts and electronic funds transfers.Directs Office of Management & Budget in the formulation and continuing assessment of METRO's operating and capital budgets, capital improvement plan and long-range cash plan.Directs the Grants function for optimal management of funding from federal and other sources, including all grants administrative and reporting functions.Directs the Treasury and Revenue functions in managing METRO's investments, banking, debt, and fare collection activity.Serves as an Investment Officer for the Authority.Directs the Accounting and Financial Reporting function in implementing procedures and systems necessary to produce proper records, reports, and controls.Provides excellent customer service to METRO internal and external customers