Director of Finance

The Department of Transportation seeks a Director of Finance to provide leadership, direction and financial management of the Department resources totaling approximately $1 billion in State and Federal operating and capital budgets including the Transportation Trust Fund. The incumbent will maintain the Department’s financial planning; pursue opportunities to secure and maximize resources; as well as maintain and manage the Department’s financial and accounting functions including the coordination of independent audits. This position reports directly to the Cabinet Secretary, oversees a staff of 35 and is a member of the Department’s policy-setting Executive Management and Strategic Leadership Teams.

Applicants who do not possess the preferred qualification will still be eligible to compete for this position if job requirements are met. 

    1. Experience in Governmental accounting. 
    2. Experience in using an integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. 
    3. Possession of a Certified Public Accountant license.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Provides recommendations, guidance and direction to management for the purpose of understanding, meeting organizational and operational goals and objectives and identifying/resolving problems/needs.

• Interprets, explains and applies applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

• Provides representation at meetings, hearing, contract negotiations, presentations, proceedings and committees. 

• Compiles, analyzes and prepares a variety of statements and reports for state, special, private or federally funded programs for use in financial, budget and personnel management. 

• Develops cost projections based on past records and anticipated activities and makes fiscally sound recommendations. 

• Develops and implements policies and procedures relative to financial matters. 

• Monitors and analyzes program expenditures for compliance with federal regulations and contractual agreements and projecting budget requests and federal reimbursements. 

• Participates in the financial review of requests for proposals by making recommendations; may prepare requests for proposals. 

• Interfaces with agency officials, federal government representatives, fiscal and budget personnel, program representatives and employees in order to compile and analyze data and recommend improvements or solutions. 

• Analyzes pertinent legislation and state/federal regulation to anticipate the effect on the agency's operations.

Job Requirements for Director of Finance

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Possession of a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field. 
2. Experience in financial analysis which includes compiling, analyzing and interpreting financial data to ensure effective and efficient accounting of funds or to make projections for financial planning. 
3. Experience in analyzing financial problems, developing alternatives, recommending and advising management on solutions. 
4. Experience in budget management and control which includes managing a budget for the purpose of keeping expenditures within the limitations of available appropriations and revenue and maintaining, monitoring, projecting and controlling a budget within set policies and procedures. 
5. Three years experience managing accounting operations. 
6. Experience in operations management which includes planning, directing, coordinating, controlling and evaluating operations typically through subordinate supervisors.

Please attach a resume with your online application or use the resume tab in DEL to provide a detailed description of how your education, training and/or experience meets each job requirement including employer, experience/responsibilities and dates (month/year) of employment/training.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.  DelDOT does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

Pre-employment Drug Testing:  Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at http://ben.omb.delaware.gov/programs/index.shtml.

The application is evaluated based upon a rating of training and experience.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at www.delawarestatejobs.com.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.  The State of Delaware – An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.