Metra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America, serving Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Kane, and McHenry Counties. The agency is linking communities in Northeastern Illinois by providing safe, reliable, and efficient commuter service.

Financial Affairs is headed by the Chief Financial Officer and divided into four groups: Treasury, Accounting, Budget and Management Analysis, and Business Efficiency and Process Improvement. The core mission of these groups is to provide accurate financial information so that Metra can run its business efficiently. Together these departments employ approximately 100 people.

The primary duties include: Supervise the assigned staff responsible for the day-to-day functioning of the treasury division; plan, distribute and assign work to assure accurate and timely custody processing requirements; monitor their performance and development; and ensure work follows agency guidelines and policies, relevant regulatory requirements, and meet financial industry standards. Manage the oversight of monetary transactions; monitor and report on internal controls surrounding the agency's cash transactions; and make borrowing and investing recommendations. Review and monitor cash flow forecasts and financial performance, balance reporting, custody processing requirements, financial systems for fixed income portfolio transactions, and collateral positions in connection with holdings, and initiate fund transfers. Perform financial and operational analyses; collect, analyze, interpret, and manage data on revenue expense, and financial obligation trends necessary for building and maintaining corporate cash flow forecasting and financial models. Identify opportunities to increase investment income; monitor the investment portfolio; track investments and investment earnings; maintain investment records; perform monthly reconciliations and develop additional investment reporting for senior management and the Board of Directors. Approve time off, coordinate staff schedules, fill vacancies as necessary, and ensure compliance with departmental and company policies and objectives. Decide/implement staffing decisions, performance evaluations, and performance improvement, disciplinary, and/or termination procedures. Make recommendations regarding hiring, performance evaluations, disciplinary and/or termination procedures. Promote safe work practices and maintain and foster a safe work environment. Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Final salary will be determined in part by the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act, not the Social Security Administration.

1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business or Public Administration or related field or in lieu of a specified degree, any combination of education or experience that equals four (4) years in accounting, financial management or analysis, or data analytics.
2. In addition to #1, must have four (4) years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, modeling, or data analytics.
3. Must have three (3) years of supervisory experience that includes the following responsibilities: day-to-day employee management, assigning tasks, providing guidance and training, monitoring performance, conflict management, budgeting, hiring, disciplinary and/or termination.
4. Considerable knowledge of financial concepts such as yield analysis, calculations and techniques related to fixed income investments, financial performance, and debt and capital markets.
5. Considerable knowledge of research methods to investigate information to establish facts and draw conclusions.
6. Considerable knowledge of the operations, policies, procedures, and best practices involved in cash flow analysis, fiscal projections, and financial management.
7. Knowledge of finance, accounting, and revenue collection systems.
8. Knowledge of portfolio, securities, investments, and debt management.
9. Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Access, with advanced skill in Excel) with the ability to design financial spreadsheets; familiar with D365 or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) or other financial, accounting, and revenue collection and reporting systems. Strong organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills to interpret complex information. Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain good working relationships and provide excellent customer service to operating divisions. Ability to plan, organize and manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
10. Ability to make fiscal investment recommendations that yield sound returns.
11. Ability to represent the department in meetings and participate on planning committees and task forces.
12. Ability to maintain working relationships with broker dealers and banking contacts.
13. Ability to apply debt issuance processes, applicable debt instruments, and bond cash flows. Ability to understand, navigate, and leverage bank portals to support cash management and other administration responsibilities.
14. Ability to research information to establish facts and draw conclusions.
15. Ability to perform complex financial, statistical, and comparative analyses and present financial information to non-financial recipients.
16. Ability to work independently and in a team.
17. Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) Certification.

Preferred

Experience in a railroad, transportation, or manufacturing industry.

Certified Corporate FP&A Professional (FPAC) Certification.

Please note: Regardless of any state laws that legalize marijuana, Metra prohibits applicants and employees' use or possession of marijuana (or marijuana paraphernalia), or having detectable amounts of marijuana in their bodies, including synthetic and/or non-synthetic substances such as THC for any reason for pre-employment screening purposes, while on duty, subject to duty, on Metra property, or in Metra work equipment and vehicles.

Metra 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.