- King County Metro has an exciting opportunity for our next Assistant General Manager of Finance & Administration! Finance & Administration (F&A) are the stewards of Metro’s finances, technology, data and assets. You will provide the leadership and guidance to ensure that Metro maintains the public trust through the decisions and actions of the teams in F&A. You will also be responsible for representing these areas as part of the Senior Leadership helping to ensure that departmental decision making aligns with policies and procedures. You will oversee approximately 80 staff and report directly to Metro's General Manager. Finance & Administration provides enterprise level support and guidance to department leadership and also provides services to other Metro divisions. The division is comprised of six sections:
- Administrative Services provides administrative support for the department, Finance & Administration Division, Equity & Inclusion Office, Strategic Communications & Engagement, the General Manager, and the Deputy General Manager.
- Asset Management assesses and prioritizes department needs to maintain State of Good Repair of Metro assets through the application of an Asset Management Program while ensuring compliance with federal, state and other regulations.
- Enterprise Financial Services – Accounting, Contracting and Grants provides centralized services to support accounting, contracting and grants development and administration ensuring compliance with all state and federal regulations and accounting policy.
- Enterprise Financial Services – Financial Planning, Budget and Reporting manages the financial planning and modeling for Metro ensuring compliance with policies and ensuring that service and other plans are grounded in financial reality, lead decision-making in the development of Metro’s operating and capital budgets and support ongoing financial reporting.
- Business Intelligence & Analytics aligns data gathering, reporting and analysis to support data driven decision- making.
- Transit Technology Operations & Maintenance supports and manages the technology operating model for systems specific to the Metro Transit Department, while managing transformational efforts for Metro Transit and King County Information Technology to align and deliver strategies and resources to improve how we do business every day.
As the Assistant General Manager of Finance & Administration, you will work in partnership with employees, colleagues, and stakeholders to ensure that Metro provides world-class service while advancing the following:
- Health and safety of our workforce
- Strength and sustainability of our environment
- Forward-looking development of our employees
- Equity and social justice in our workplace
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If you would like to have a confidential discussion about the opportunity, you are invited to contact our Sr. Recruiter, Janay Brim at jbrim@kingcounty.gov or 206.263.2978.
Job Duties
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 Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work. As the Assistant General Manager, you will:
- Provide strategic direction to the Finance & Administration Division and align the work performed with the vision and strategic goals of the Metro Transit Department.
- Serve as conduit between Metro leadership and the experts within Finance & Administration on topics including, but not limited to, finance, budgeting, asset management, technology management, internal controls, business intelligence and data analysis.
- Manage agency performance and business intelligence, including performance and public reporting, and cross- agency director accountability.
- Develop and oversee the division budget; determine and allocate resources.
- Work with a variety of stakeholders including internal Metro staff, King County Executive leadership and staff, other King County Departments, City of Seattle, elected officials, law enforcement, other governmental agencies, transit customers, and the broader community to maintain current high standards of transportation.
- Build teams and foster a positive environment in diverse work environments while creating strong morale, instilling vision and purpose, and fostering open dialogue within the Division. Cultivate employee engagement and create developmental opportunities for all employees.
- Develop relationships and treat all employees and customers equitably, with respect and dignity, as well as solve problems for the good of all.
- Ensure that Metro has the internal capacity to provide world-class transportation service while advancing the health and safety of our workforce, the strength and sustainability of our environment, and equity and social justice in our workplace and in the communities we serve.
- Other duties as assigned.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
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- High level management experience:
- Ten years of progressively responsible work experience and/or any combination of education and experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the job duties of the position.
- A bachelor's degree in finance, business, or a closely related field.
- Any combination of experience/education/training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work.
- People leadership experience, which demonstrates:
- Experience with building large effective teams within different workgroups in diverse environments while creating strong morale, instilling vision and purpose, and fostering open dialogue.
- Interest in and ability to develop and lead direct reports, furthering people's career goals, providing challenging and stretching tasks and assignments, and effectively developing all levels of staff.
- Knowledge of how to build relationships and treat all employees and customers equitably, with respect and dignity, as well as solve problems for the good of all.
- Experience working with labor and the ability to develop and nurture strong, productive relationships with union leadership, respecting established processes, and fostering an environment of mutual respect.
- An ability to communicate well, in both oral and written communications.
- Finance & Administration industry leadership through:
- Deep subject matter knowledge in operational decision making, budget, internal policy and other processes.
- Ability to represent financial information to non-financial staff to further decision-making and to support staff developing financial projections.
- Knowledge of how technology investments can be effectively managed and work with agency business owners to ensure technology is used and managed effectively.
- Ability to inform and support policy and program development and implementation in areas such as asset management and data analyses.
- Act as point of contact for agency compliance and ensure effective systems of internal controls are developed and enforced
- Knowledge about how organizations work and how to get things done both through formal channels and informal networks.
- Ability to make complex decisions and to deal with concepts and complexity comfortably, in a capable and agile manner.
- Ability to see clearly ahead, anticipate future consequences, effectively set priorities, and have broad knowledge, perspective, and the ability to articulate possibilities and spend time on what is important.
- High integrity and a commitment to continuous improvement and who:
- Have a good sense of self, knowing personal strengths, weaknesses, and biases and the impacts of these on others, particularly those you lead; possessing a commitment to continuously advancing this self-awareness.
- Demonstrate transparency and build trust, courageously, and consistently acting upon a strong set of core values that are aligned with King County Metro Transit's values.
- Have the ability as a leader to facilitate difficult conversations, particularly related to race (and other protected classes), power, and privilege.
- Have the leadership courage and ability to identify and take steps necessary to ensure that all have equitable opportunities to thrive.
Desired experience with (but not required):
- Prior Government and/or Transit experience is highly desired.
- A solid grasp of public policy frameworks and legislative processes, enabling effective advocacy for transportation funding and policy changes at all governmental levels.
- Proficiency in financial modeling and analysis techniques to support informed decision-making and resource allocation, ensuring efficient financial management within the public transportation agency.
- Strong professional network within the transportation industry, including connections with government officials, industry associations, and key stakeholders, to stay abreast of industry trends and foster collaboration opportunities.
Necessary Special Requirements
- Valid State Driver's License or alternate ability to travel to locations for which public transportation is not regularly available.
Supplemental Information
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Application & Selection Process
A completed online employment application, resume, and a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications for this position are required. Applicants will be screened for competitiveness, completeness, and written communication skills. The most competitive candidates will be invited to participate in one or more interviews.
Work Schedule
This position works a base workweek of 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not over-time eligible. Management will determine the schedule of the successful candidates.
Work Location
The primary location of the position is at the King Street Center, 201 S. Jackson St., Seattle, WA 98104. However, this is a hybrid position (teleworking and in office).
Teleworking Requirement
The work associated with this position will be performed through a combination of teleworking and onsite work and meetings as needed. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection (access may be supplemented in some situations) where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Please note that when an employee conducts work that is likely to bring them in contact with another individual, safety precautions are required, including the wearing of masks in some situations. King County is doing its part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and remains committed to reducing our carbon footprint.
King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment.
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Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
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