What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transit Finance Manager position at City of Madison, WI?
General Description
Be a Key Player in Metro Transit’s Evolution!
Metro Transit is growing, and we’re looking for a skilled and motivated Transit Finance Manager to join our leadership team. With more than 500 employees and a budget of over $70 million, we’re one of the largest City of Madison agencies—and we’re in an exciting period of transformation.
In this role, you'll lead a team handling payroll, purchasing, and accounting. You’ll play a big part in rolling out a new agencywide technology system and help shape how we manage our resources for years to come.
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Developing and managing Metro Transit’s capital and operating budgets and financial statements
- Setting up strong financial systems and internal controls
- Overseeing payroll, procurement, and personnel processes
- Coordinating grant funding within our financial systems
- Analyzing data and providing strategic financial recommendations
You’ll also ensure that racial equity is at the heart of everything we do in Finance—from daily operations to long-term planning.
Reporting directly to the Transit Chief Administrative Officer, you'll be part of Metro’s Senior Management Team and will be trusted to make key decisions with a high level of independence and professionalism.
Minimum Qualifications
- Five (5) years’ experience in financial leadership with a principal role in developing and implementing professional accounting and administrative programs and systems, in any of the following areas: fiscal planning and analysis, budget development, or financial statement development; and
- Such experience will include at least two (2) years’ supervisory experience in a financial or other role
-OR-
- An Associate’s or higher degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field with coursework and/or internship demonstrating basic training in relevant topics (e.g. accounting, business administration, economics, finance, public administration, public policy) may substitute for up to two (2) of experience but may not substitute for the supervisory experience
Department
Metro Transit
Opening Date
11/07/2025
Closing Date
12/7/2025 11:59 PM Central
Salary : $105,086 - $126,526
