Director of Finance
COAST is seeking an experienced and seasoned leader, who is an energetic proponent of public transportation, to help our growing organization continue to successfully serve the residents, businesses and visitors of the Greater Seacoast region.
The individual in this position will work to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and overall controls of the financial and reporting systems at COAST.
This is an executive-level position that has the overall responsibility for leading, managing, and organizing COAST’s transit finances.
COMPENSATION: Salary of $70,000-$84,000 (commensurate with experience) plus a competitive benefits package including Health, Dental, Life, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, IRA Match, and generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
JOB SUMMARY
The Director is responsible for the maintenance of all aspects of the general ledger including Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Accounts Receivable. This position requires the ability to focus and strong attention to detail. The Director will also play an integral part in ensuring compliance with standards, applicable regulations, and laws, and is responsible for reports required by the Federal Transit Administration and other state and federal agencies.
The Director is an integral member of the Senior Management team and is responsible for the effective interface and integration of activities with other COAST departments. The ability to maintain effective working relationships internally, as well as externally with vendors, other agencies, administrative staff and elected officials from regional/local/state and federal governments is critical to success in this position.
The position will interact with the Board of Directors as required, with the Boards and staffs of member towns, area agencies and other organizations as needed. The Director will manage/participate in departmental training opportunities and programs, complete special projects, and act as a resource for other departments, the Executive Director, and outside entities as requested or directed. The Director may represent the Executive Director in his absence.
COAST is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at COAST. Employment with COAST is based upon merit, personal capabilities, and qualifications without regard to age, color, familiar status, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, mental disability, military status, national origin, physical disability, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
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