Location: Arlington Heights
Office: Internal Services
Department: Finance
Company Overview:
Pace is the premier suburban transit provider, safely and efficiently moving people to work, school, and other regional destinations. Pace’s family of public transportation offers affordable and environmentally responsible transit options for the residents of 274 municipalities in Cook, Will, DuPage, Kane, Lake, and McHenry counties. The backbone of Chicago’s suburbs, Pace serves tens of thousands of daily riders. One of the largest bus services in North America, Pace covers 3,677 square miles, an area nearly the size of the state of Connecticut and about 15 times the size of the City of Chicago. Pace’s innovative approach to public transportation gives the agency a national reputation as an industry leader.
Job Description:
Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Chief Financial Officer directs, designs, manages, and oversees Pace's finance and accounting, budget, and grants responsibilities. Essential functions include:
- Directs and manages the decision, activities, initiatives, policies, procedures, and methodologies of the department;
- Selects, evaluates, and guides the Finance Department staff;
- Directs Federal and state grant processes
- Manages annual capital and operating budget processes;
- Directs the organization's banking and investment activities;
- Directs, reviews, and approves the organization's annual year-end financial audit;
- Serves as a Trustee on the RTA Pension Plan;
- Ensures compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards (GASB);
- Develops, updates, and implements administrative financial procedures;
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Qualifications
Education:
Must have a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration or related field.
Experience (how many years, what specific experience):
Must have eight to fifteen years of finance and accounting management experience.
Certifications:
Must be a licensed Certified Public Accountant
Proficiencies:
Must have intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Office suite programs including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Must possess and demonstrate strong financial acumen; strong written and verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal, leadership, and management skills; and strong analytical and planning skills.
Must be highly organized, detail oriented, and thorough. Must have demonstrated ability to manage complex initiatives and make sound decisions.
Must have excellent oral and written presentation skills.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to sit for extended periods of time, type, attend virtual and in-person meetings.
Working Conditions:
Work is performed in an office setting with standard office equipment. Travel within Pace’s service area and to Springfield, Illinois may be required.
This position is not eligible for telecommuting or hybrid schedule.
Salary
Full salary range: $129,792-283,872
Salary midpoint: $206,832
Starting salary range: $168,312-206,832
Pace provides full pay ranges so candidates can consider their growth potential.
Benefits
- Paid holidays, vacation time, and personal time off.
- Medical/Dental/Vision/AD&D/Life Insurance (including telehealth services for certain plans)
- 401(k) and 457(b) plans
- Non-contributory pension plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Dependent tuition reimbursement
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Club Reimbursement
- Pet Insurance
- Regional Ride Pass for free transportation on Metra, CTA, and Pace.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Pace is committed to ensuring that our career website and recruiting process are accessible to all individuals. If you encounter difficulties or limitations in using or accessing our online application, or if you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, participate in interviews, complete any pre-employment testing, or engage in any other aspect of the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Devlin.collins@pacebus.com.
Pace is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, disability, or any protected categories, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.
