Sound Transit · 7 hours ago
Senior Financial Analyst - Financial Planning & Analysis
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$81K/yr - $170K/yr
4+ years expSound Transit is a public transit agency in the Seattle metropolitan area, and they are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to provide financial planning and analysis services. The role involves developing financial forecasts, performing complex financial modeling, and supporting the agency's budgeting processes.
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Responsibilities
Builds collaborative relationships with assigned divisions and projects teams within the agency
Provides timely, accurate, and concise ad-hoc financial performance reporting; identifies and resolves financial and budgetary issues and problems for assigned divisions/projects
Prepares financial data to support financial review meetings; assists in the production of other budget and financial related reports or presentations as requested; and responds to requests for information and data for internal and external audiences
Develops short-term and long-term financial analysis, cash flow modeling, present/future value analysis, and complex financial models
Stays current on Sound Transit budget, accounting, overhead allocation methodologies, reporting systems, related tools, and procedures as it relates to the analyst’s role
Develops, tracks, and reports out on division and relevant agency KPIs
Develops forecasts, and variance analysis for Budget vs actuals and forecast vs actual
Supports the division in preparation of the annual proposed and adopted budget documents
Performs industry research to evaluate reporting alternatives
Reconciles differences between budget and accounting-based reports to ensure integrity and consistency of financial information
Provides leadership and support to the FP&A Division as directed; serves on committees as assigned; prepares and presents reports and other correspondence as necessary; participates in professional group meetings; maintains awareness of emerging trends and developments in assigned areas of focus, and incorporates into work processes as appropriate; ensures policies and practices are interpreted and applied consistently and effectively; ensures accountability and compliance with all current and applicable state and federal laws, Agency policies and procedures, rules and regulations
Champions and models Sound Transit's core values and demonstrates values-based behaviors in everyday interactions across the agency
Contributes to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion in alignment with Sound Transit’s Equity & Inclusion Policy
It is the responsibility of all employees to follow the Agency safety rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities, which could include systems, operations, and/or other employees
It is the responsibility of all employees to integrate sustainability into everyday business practices
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration, or closely related field
Four years of experience in the areas of financial planning and analysis, modeling, and developing financial projections in assigned area of a medium to large organization, preferably in transit operation or similar organization
Operational characteristics, services, and activities of financial planning and budget and associated fiscal functions
Principles and practices used in economic modeling, revenue forecasting, and developing financial projections
Principles and practices of financial analysis, cash flow modeling, present/future value analysis, statistics, and economics
Principles and practices of program management
Project management techniques and principles
External and management reporting requirements and report preparation
Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers
Computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and statistical databases
Utilizing personal computer software programs affecting assigned work and in compiling and preparing spreadsheets
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department staff, management, vendors, outside agencies, community groups and the general public
Interpreting and administering policies and procedures sufficient to administer, discuss, resolve, and explain them to staff and other constituencies
Analyzing and providing valued input into complex financial and policy issues
Performing the full range of expert-level economic and financial analysis and forecasting
Planning and executing multi-year, multi-project financial analyses
Managing multiple tasks, setting and meeting objectives/goals, and re-prioritizing as needed
Effectively represent the Agency to outside individuals and agencies to accomplish the goals and objectives of the program area
Preparing, analyzing, and providing strategic guidance on complex data and numerical computations and comprehensive reports
Maintaining confidentiality and communicating with tact and diplomacy
Applying advanced project management techniques and principles
Benefits
Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.
Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Retirement Plans: 401a – 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b – up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
Paid Time Off: Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.
Parental Leave: 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.
Pet Insurance.
ORCA Card: All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
Tuition Reimbursement: Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
Company
Sound Transit
Sound Transit is a public transit agency serving the Seattle metropolitan area.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Juan Higuera
Chief of Staff to CEO
John S. Henry, CPA, CMA, CTP
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Recent News
2025-12-05
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