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Los Angeles Metro

DEPUTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER, FINANCE (SALESFORCE)

Los Angeles Metro, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079


Salary :

$149,115.20 - $224,744.00 Annually

Location :

Los Angeles, CA

Job Type:

Regular Employee

Job Number:

2400197

Cabinet:

STRATEGIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Cost Center:

4430 - LOCAL PROGRAMMING

Opening Date:

10/28/2024

Closing Date:

11/12/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

FLSA:

Exempt

Bargaining Unit:

Non-Contract

Metro's mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.Description

Plans, directs, and manages assigned programs/activities of Metro's financial operations, including Budget, Treasury, Accounting, Local Programming, TAP (Transit Access Pass), and/or budget-related activities for Measure R projects and programs; develops and implements financial policies for Metro with the intent of ensuring financial compliance and efficient and effective use of available financial and human capital. The Deputy Executive Officer will oversee multiple Salesforce projects from inception to completion while playing a vital role in the structuring of various TAP projects such as overseeing all aspects of project management, including developing and executing comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation, to ensure successful project delivery within scope, budget, and timeline constraints.

Examples of Duties

Establishes budget goals and major priorities for assigned program area(s)Directs the daily operations of assigned area(s) in accordance with established policies, procedures, processes, and applicable laws and regulationsCoordinates with various Metro departments on major initiatives and projectsDirects the preparation of comprehensive studies, evaluations, cost estimates, and reports needed to support Metro's Board of Directors' policy decisionsDevelops performance measurements and implementation strategies to ensure program and agency objectives are achievedUtilizes technology to monitor and analyze all operating and capital expenditures to identify budget variances and forecast future costsCreates and oversees the implementation of various statistical models to forecast key cost drivers and resource requirements for Metro's operating, capital, or subsidy budgetsDirects or provides necessary and appropriate input to the annual preparation of budget instruction manual to guide departments when developing fiscal year budgetPrepares or directs the preparation of a budget document or other related material(s) to support adoption by Metro's Board of DirectorsAdministers various financial software or database programs to support and ensure the accuracy of Metro's financial information system and ongoing operationsUtilizes technology to create new analytical tools to provide departments with more accurate financial management and/or budgeting techniquesGathers or reviews capital project requests in order to identify funding sources and strategies and/or make recommendations for debt financing and capital program inclusion in adopted budgetServes as an intra-/inter-departmental resource to support and provide sound financial management practices, policy guidance, and development within Metro; develops support staff team to implement financial policies and proceduresInteracts with external agencies and citizen/business stakeholders to ensure proper coordination and implementation of adopted Metro policies, funding allocations, or program requirementsDirects the work of consultant engagements related to banking, debt management, software implementations, technology changes, pension administration, or other areas specific to assigned responsibilitiesResponds to and leads corrective action as appropriate on any audit recommendations within assigned areaDevelops, directs, and presents periodic reporting to executive management, Metro's Board of Directors, committees, and outside agenciesBriefs executive staff and Metro's Board of Directors on financial analysis results, as necessaryChairs and participates in various committees and task forcesDirects the conducting of special studies and analyses at the direction of executive staff and Metro's Board of Directors, including reports of findings and recommendationsDirects the development, implementation, and monitoring of short- and long-range goals, objectives, budgets, schedules, and strategiesMakes recommendations that effect financial and personnel resource usage controlSupervises, trains, mentors, and motivates assigned staffMaintains, supports, and promotes a safe work environment while complying with all of Metro's safety rules, policies, and proceduresContributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out

May be required to perform other related job dutiesMinimum Qualifications

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field; Master's Degree in a related field preferredExperience

Five years of relevant senior management-level experience managing investments, revenue, capital and/or operating budget, accounting, or related financial administration area(s)Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements

Treasury Department incumbents must be bondable

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) preferred

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functionsPreferred QualificationsPreferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected.

The following are the preferred qualifications:

Experience designing and implementing complex Salesforce solutions, including data models, integrations, and custom developments across multiple clouds (e.g., Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, Experience Cloud).Experience integrating Salesforce using various approaches such as Representational State Transfer (REST)/ Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Application Programming Interface (API) Platform Events, Middleware (e.g., MuleSoft), and handling data synchronization across different systems.Experience building and customizing Lightning Web Components (LWC) and Aura Components, with an understanding of performance optimization and best practices.Experience managing development pipelines using Salesforce DX, Git, Jenkins, or similar tools, ensuring automated deployments and version control within Salesforce projects.Experience in data modeling, migration, and handling large datasets within Salesforce while managing data security, sharing rules, and compliance considerations (General Data Protection Regulation and California Consumer Privacy Act).Essential Knowledge

Knowledge of

(defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)

Theories, principles, and best practices of capital and operating budgeting, public finance, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), financial controls and financial information systems, and investment managementApplicable, local, state and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing budgeting, funding, and the financial operations of a public transportation agencyFinancial modeling, forecasting/estimating, research, and analysisAdministrative methods, including goal setting, budget development and implementation, forecasting, and funding sourcesCurrent financial and database management software, such as Oracle Database and Financials, and Microsoft Office Suite applicationsModern management theorySkill in

(defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)

Directing the overall operations of major financial functionsDetermining strategies to achieve goalsWriting, establishing, and implementing public finance policies and procedures, including providing supporting documentationAnalyzing situations, identifying problems, recommending solutions, and evaluating outcomesExercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions and offering multiple mitigating optionsCommunicating effectively orally and in writingPreparing complex comprehensive reports and correspondenceInteracting professionally with various levels of Metro employees, Board of Directors, elected officials, and outside representativesDirecting, recruiting, training, mentoring, motivating, and retaining assigned staffAbility to

(defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)

Compile, analyze, and interpret complex dataCollaborate with professionals from different professional disciplinesRecognize when variables/circumstances/policy objectives have changed and ensure work processes are appropriately adjusted to accommodateUnderstand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreementsRepresent Metro before elected officials and the publicPlan financial and staffing needsRead, write, speak, and understand EnglishSpecial Conditions

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions

Typical office situation

Close exposure to computer monitors and video screenPhysical Effort Required

Sitting at a desk or table

Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium

Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions

Communicating through speech in the English language required

(JC)

Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with hiring practices.

Selection Procedure

Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Application Procedure

To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.

Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro location:

METRO Headquarters, Employment OfficeOne Gateway PlazaLos Angeles, CA 90012

Telephone:

(213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.

All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.

*Open to the public and all Metro employees

This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.

*Please refer to the applicable benefit type (Regular or Temporary)*

BENEFITS FOR REGULAR EMPLOYEES

Benefits cover probationary or regular full-time (working at least 40 hrs/week) employees of Metro.

We offer a range of high-quality medical, dental and vision plan options as well as health care spending accounts for you and your family. Metro will cover a significant portion of your health care premiums.

Medical/Dental/Vision Plan

- Employee has the choice of 3 separate medical plans and 3 dental plans. A separate vision plan is included in each medical plan.

Group Life Insurance

- PTSC pays for an amount equal to your annual salary, rounded up to the nearest $1,000. Minimum amount of life insurance is $30,000.

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

- PTSC provides $50,000 coverage for each employee. Additional voluntary coverage in amounts up to $500,000 is available at favorable premium rates.

Long-Term Disability Insurance

- 100% employer paid. Provides employees with a minimum income of 60% of earnings after six months of disability. Buy up or buy down options available.

Holidays

- 12 days a year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Cesar E Chavez, Juneteenth,Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.

Time off with Pay (TOWP)

- Compensates employees who are on approved absence from work for reasons such as illness, injury, medical and dental appointments, personal business, vacation, or observance of (a) religious holiday.Years of Service Annual AccrualHire date - 5 years 20 daysBeginning of 6th - 10th year 25 daysBeginning of 11th - 15th year 30 daysBeginning of 16th + years 35 days

Pension Plan

- PTSC retirement plan is the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Vesting is five (5) years. Minimum retirement age is 52, based on the 2% at 62 formula.

Other Benefits : Transportation passes for employees and/or eligible dependents; Medicare; Tuition reimbursement; credit union membership; SDI; Deferred Compensation Plan; 401(K) Thrift plan; EAP; Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Flexible work schedules; and Jury Duty Pay.

BENEFITS FOR TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES

Temporary (Contingent) employees are eligible for the following benefits only:

Kaiser medical insurancePublic Pension Plan457/401K PlanFlex SpendingPaid Sick TimeFare MediaRideshare SubsidiesMetro One Fitness membershipFor more information on the Benefits Enrollment for Contingent Employees, please visit LA Metro's Pension & Benefits website at

01

Please acknowledge that the following responses will be used to supplement and expand on the Work Experience section of your application. It is important to provide detailed answers and do not refer to or rely on a resume or other documentation as we will not review resumes to determine qualifications. The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as accurate as possible. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.

Yes, I agree and understand my resume will not be reviewed

02

Are you a current Metro employee?

YesNo

03

Please select the highest level of education you have completed.

I do not have education equivalent to grade 12High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)Associate degree from an accredited college or universityBachelor's degree from an accredited college or universityMaster's degree from an accredited college or universityPhD from an accredited college or university

04

Please select the number of years of relevant senior management-level experience you have managing investments, revenue, capital and/or operating budget, accounting, or related financial administration area(s).

No senior management-level experienceLess than 5 years of senior management-level experience5 years or more of senior management-level experience, but fewer than 7 years of senior management-level experience7 years or more of senior management-level experience, but fewer than 9 years of senior management-level experience9 years or more of senior management-level experience

05

If you indicated having senior management-level experience in managing investments, revenue, capital and/or operating budget, accounting, or related financial administration area(s), please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A."

06

Do you have relevant experience designing and implementing complex Salesforce solutions, including data models, integrations, and custom developments across multiple clouds (e.g., Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, Experience Cloud).

YesNo

07

If you indicated having experience in designing and implementing complex Salesforce solutions, including data models, integrations, and custom developments across multiple clouds (e.g., Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, Experience Cloud), please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A."

08

Do you have relevant experience integrating Salesforce using various approaches such as Representational State Transfer (REST)/ Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Application Programming Interface (API) Platform Events, Middleware (e.g., MuleSoft), and handling data synchronization across different systems?

YesNo

09

If you indicated having experience integrating Salesforce using various approaches such as Representational State Transfer (REST)/ Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Application Programming Interface (API) Platform Events, Middleware (e.g., MuleSoft), and handling data synchronization across different systems. please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A."

10

Do you have relevant experience in experience building and customizing Lightning Web Components (LWC) and Aura Components, with an understanding of performance optimization and best practices?

YesNo

11

If you indicated having experience building and customizing Lightning Web Components (LWC) and Aura Components, with an understanding of performance optimization and best practices, please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A."

12

Do you have relevant experience managing development pipelines using Salesforce DX, Git, Jenkins, or similar tools, ensuring automated deployments and version control within Salesforce projects?

YesNo

13

If you indicated having experience managing development pipelines using Salesforce DX, Git, Jenkins, or similar tools, ensuring automated deployments and version control within Salesforce projects, please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A."

14

Do you have relevant experience in data modeling, migration, and handling large datasets within Salesforce while managing data security, sharing rules, and compliance considerations such as General Data Protection Regulation and California Consumer Privacy Act?

YesNo

15

If you indicated having experience in data modeling, migration, and handling large datasets within Salesforce while managing data security, sharing rules, and compliance considerations such as General Data Protection Regulation and California Consumer Privacy Act, please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A."

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