Summary: Assist the Budget & Grants Manager in coordinating, planning, and directing budget development, and budget/grant management. Performs a variety of duties involving budget and grant analysis, and financial analysis of accounting records. Monitor the SFRTA’s budget by reviewing reports and accounting records to determine if allocated funds have been spent as specified. Participate in all activities associated with grant contract monitoring and management.

Skills: Oversee and coordinate the Capital and Operating Budgets for the SFRTA; analyze budget requests; assess financial impact, policy implications, and operational needs. Assist in developing, presenting, and amending operating and capital budgets; make budget presentations at public meetings. Assist in the preparation and maintain the SFRTA’s five year capital plan and five year operating and maintenance plan. Inform program managers and others within their organization of the status and availability of funds in different budget accounts. Verify procedures for compliance with federal, state and counties grant agreements, contracts and applicable laws and regulations. Examine financial and accounting records to ensure that allocated costs are allowable and posted to correct accounts. Help prepare the National Transit Data (NDT) reports as it pertains to commuter trains and buses.

Requirements: Bachelors degree in accounting or finance plus one year of experience in budgeting and/or grant administration or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. This position requires the ability to work with a personal computer in a Windows environment. Requires proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.