Deputy Chief Financial Officer

## Deputy Chief Financial Officer Apply:
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center:
Full time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
October 16, 2026 (27 days left to apply):
JR104587

Department:
Charlotte Area Transit System Department Salary: $ - $ Commensurate with Experience
* Thank you for your interest in joining the team that keeps Charlotte moving, at a very exciting time for our organization. At the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS), we’re committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative transit services for our growing community, and we value employees who bring professionalism, passion, and a commitment to public service.
** This position is currently employed by CATS, a department of the City of Charlotte. With the passage of the PAVE Act and last year’s sales tax referendum, CATS is preparing to transition from a City department to the newly created Metropolitan Public Transit Authority (MPTA). The MPTA was established to strengthen regional transit governance, improve accountability, and support long‐term investment in mobility.

It’s an important and exciting step forward for transit in our region.
** Employees hired into this role will remain City employees through December 31, 2026, and will transition to MPTA employment on January 1, 2027. Benefits and compensation will follow City provisions through 2026 and shift to MPTA provisions in 2027, with clear information shared in advance. Your core duties, reporting structure, and daily responsibilities will remain consistent, with no break in service.

If anything delays the transition, your City employment, including compensation and benefits, will remain in place until the move to the MPTA occurs.
** The creation of the MPTA positions us for a more modern, sustainable, and efficient transit system, one that can better support the Charlotte region for decades to come. We’re excited about what’s ahead and appreciate your interest in being part of it.
*** SUMMARY
* * The Deputy Chief Financial Officer (DCFO) serves as a senior executive leader within the Finance Division and supports the Chief Financial Officer in providing strategic financial leadership and fiduciary oversight for CATS. Reporting to the CFO, the DCFO oversees major finance subfunctions and leads cross-functional initiatives to strengthen financial management, controls, and performance across the organization. The specific mix of assigned responsibilities may vary based on the DCFO’s expertise and the operational and strategic needs of CATS, but the role consistently functions as a key partner to the CFO in advancing CATS’ financial strategy, governance, and organizational maturity.
** Major

Duties and Responsibilities:

** Executive Financial Leadership and Support
* Serve as a senior member of the Finance Division leadership team, supporting the CFO in executing CATS’ financial vision, priorities, and performance expectations.
* Act on behalf of the CFO, as assigned, in executive meetings, internal governance forums, and interactions with external stakeholders.
* Provide leadership and continuity during periods of organizational transition, growth, or leadership change.

Oversight of Assigned Finance Functions
* Provide executive oversight of assigned Finance Division subfunctions, which may include accounting and controls, budgeting and financial management, treasury and financial planning, procurement, or other related areas.
* Ensure Directors and Managers effectively implement policies, procedures, and controls consistent with CATS’ financial strategy and governance framework.
* Monitor operational performance within assigned functions and address issues requiring executive attention or cross-functional coordination.

Financial Strategy, Planning, and Analysis
* Support the CFO in…