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Company Description:
FIFTH SEASON is a recently formed global entertainment company and is already a multi-award winning creator / producer / distributor of feature films and premium television series, including the 14 Emmy nominated Severance, Roar, See and Truth Be Told on Apple TV+, Wolf Like Me for Peacock, Life & Beth, Nine Perfect Strangers and Emmy nominated McCartney 3,2,1 for Hulu, and Tokyo Vice for HBO Max.
FIFTH SEASON is also a trusted partner and handles global distribution for dozens of hit series, including Killing Eve, The Morning Show, Normal People and The Night Manager. Our aim is to deliver the best-in-class expertise of a big studio with a bold entrepreneurial spirit and a passion of a start-up.
Role We are looking for a FP&A Manager to join us on a 12-15 month FTC to cover maternity leave in our London based finance team. Reporting into the VP Finance, and working closely with the LA-based HQ Finance team, the position will lead across all FP&A matters for the global TV sales team.
Annual Budget / Forecasts Updates:
- Prepare / manage / deliver annual budget / forecasts / long range plans
- Providing executive communication, storytelling, dashboards and presentations
- Understanding changes / movements with variance analysis, bridges and walks
- Underlining secured business, identifying opportunities to close gaps and minimising business exposure to risk
Title Ultimates:
- Run and maintain ultimates (10 year sales projections) preparation with quarterly updates based on latest deal structures and underlying agreements,
- Detailed reporting against actuals and original projections
Monthly Revenue Recognition:
- Support revenue team with monthly actuals oversight
- Detailed reporting against actuals and original projections
- Managing deal Hit List to ensure delivery inline with expectations
Reporting to London SMT & LA HQ:
- Co-ordinate and prepare monthly performance analysis against budget and recent reforecast
- Detailed reporting of lifetime sales against ultimates
- Ad-hoc financial and operating reports and analysis
Adhoc:
- Provide deal terms validation in new rights system (Rights Line)
- Liaising with AR team to ensure prompt receivables with support on billing terms, withholding tax minimisation and other ad-hoc support,
- Drive improvements to and automation of management reporting & systems
- Liaising with Technical Accounting, Business & Legal Affairs, Sales & Marketing teams
- Proactively drive ideas for improved operations, analysis, cost savings and other efficiencies by presenting analysis to management and actively collaborating with key stakeholders
- Delivery of regular and ad-hoc financial analysis / management requests
Essential Requirements / Skills:
- Qualified Accountant: ACA / CIMA / ACCA or equivalent
- Advanced proficiency with Excel and financial modelling
- Ability to work in a large matrix organization with a resilient start-up can do mentality
- Excellent attention to detail
- Relevant experience working in a Media/Entertainment business
- Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret financial and research data
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to multi-task projects and stakeholders across the company
- Excellent interpersonal skills (when to deploy tact, diplomacy and discretion)
- Ability to organize workload to fit to a dynamic and fast-paced timeframe
- Experienced with SAP/BPC
Advantageous Skills:
- Previous experience in a sales or distribution environment and Ultimate Accounting
- Experience of Rights Management Systems such as Rights Line
- Experience in working in a multi-national company
- Interest in content, understanding of the ecosystem and the changing landscape of distribution
Working Conditions:
- This is a fixed term contract (13-15 months) role and will be based at Marylebone, London
- Hybrid working available (min 3 days in office)
FIFTH SEASON is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
FIFTH SEASON
Why Join Us
Yotta’s huge fanbase has helped turn us into a globally ranked game developer with offices worldwide. Despite our success, at heart we are still players trying to create exciting and engaging, never-before-experienced games. That drive to make games that we want to play is what animates our well-resourced, ambitious, creative team members. Working together in a supportive, open workplace and taking cues from our gaming communities, we create products that entertain the world.
Responsibilities
As a User Acquisition Manager, you will design, improve, and execute strategies of multiple channels for paid user acquisition and reactivation, giving priority to sustainable growth that takes into account the current condition of the product. We are on the lookout for ideal talents who are data-driven, result-oriented, and responsible, and have great passion for video game marketing.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Manage a variety of user acquisition channels to acquire mobile users (include, but not limited to: Google, Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter, Tik Tok…etc);
- Responsible for UA optimization, A/B testing, and leading innovative improvement against assigned targets;
- Collaborate with Product, Research, Creative Art, and other teams to develop new and improve existing UA strategies and activities;
- Develop insights, testing methodologies, and process optimization for activities like UA, user analysis, and market trends monitoring;
Qualifications
We Expect You To Have:
- Bachelor degree or above, preferably in Economics, Mathematics, Marketing, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field;
- 3+ years of experience in media buying/user acquisition/performance marketing in 2C business;
- 1+ years of experience in video gaming companies;
- Strong proficiency with Excel;
- Passion for digital marketing & video games;
Even Better If You Have:
- Proficiency of SQL/Python;
- A strong understanding of funnel conversion metrics, retention rates, and LTV predictions;
Additional Information
- This is a hybrid role based in Los Angeles (currently hybrid because of pandemic);
- Current working hours: Monday – Friday, 11am – 8pm Pacific Time (including one-hour break);
- Salary depending on experience.
Yotta is committed to building an inclusive environment where creative professionals from a multitude of diverse cultural backgrounds collaborate to inspire audiences and each other. We are passionately supportive of equality in all its forms and never discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, orientation, identity, national origin, handicap, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law.
Salary: $70,000 – $120,000
Location: El Segundo, CA
Work Schedule: Hybrid – 3 days in office
Yotta Games
The Position
The City of Cedar Rapids (City) is seeking an experienced and highly regarded strategist to serve as the City’s next Finance Director. The next Director will have the opportunity to join one of Iowa’s premier communities, with exceptional financial management, working alongside talented professionals in a dynamic environment. This position is a trusted financial advisor to the City Manager, Mayor and City Council, and departments, guiding the City in solid budget, financial systems, and long-term financial planning.
The Finance Director is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and managing all of the City’s financial activities. In this capacity, the Director interprets and applies the principles and practices of public finance administration and establishes Departmental policies and procedures. This includes executive-level management support for Finance, Risk Services, Purchasing/Contract Services, and City owned entertainment venues and parking system. The Finance Director provides ongoing financial forecasting and planning, tracks the adopted budget, and prepares periodic budget and fiscal reviews for submission to City departments. As the head of finance, this leader participates in the creation and management of the Finance Department’s (Department) annual work plan and budget through continually evaluating accounting, purchasing, and financial controls.
The Finance Director represents the Department internally and externally, responding to public inquiries. The Director fosters cooperative working relationships among City departments and with intergovernmental and regulatory agencies. The Director routinely presents to City Council and explains and interprets financial data. Similarly, the Director should be able to prepare, review, and organize well-conveyed summary financial information for City Council, the City Manager, department heads, City employees, and the public. In collaboration with staff, the Director also stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of finance, identifies opportunities for improvement, and implements necessary change.
Qualifications
Minimum requirements include a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field and at least seven years of experience in government accounting, budget administration, and financial planning. Extensive organizational leadership and staff management experience, excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse population are also required.
Strongly Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree and Certified Public Accountant or Certified Public Finance Officer designation. Experience with a GFOA-award-winning budget and financial reporting, long-term financial forecasting, and significant experience with utilities and financing large capital projects is also preferred. Work within a complex local government with strong financial performance is also strongly preferred.
Compensation and Benefits
The expected hiring range is $154,745.36 – $216,643.51 depending on qualifications, with an excellent benefits package. Learn more about our options and employee-based benefits here.
How to Apply
Applications will be accepted electronically by Raftelis at raftelis.hire.trakstar.com. Applicants complete a brief online form and are prompted to provide a cover letter and resume. The position will be open until filled with a first review of applications beginning March 20, 2023.
City of Cedar Rapids
Road America is looking for a dynamic finance director with a proven track record of success to oversee financial planning and accounting operations.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Oversee financial strategic planning by evaluating company performance and potential risks.
- Prepare and perform regular financial analysis, including financial statements, forecasts, cash flow, and changes in equity to executive decision-makers and stakeholders.
- Recognize patterns in company spending, and revenue and recommend solutions.
- Prepare and file various government agency reports as
- Ensure that effective internal controls are in place and in compliance with GAAP and applicable federal, state, and local regulatory laws.
- Supervise audit and internal control procedures.
- Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end close reporting.
- Prepare budgets, financial forecasts, and strategic plans.
- Manage annual corporate budgeting process and prepare Corporate Annual
- Manage administrative payroll and administer
- Present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial information to the Board of Directors.
- Guarantee compliance with financial laws and regulations.
- Create and maintain relationships with external financial entities on behalf of the company.
- Process all corporate stock
- Leads accounting team to meet internal targets and company objectives.
- Complete other assignments as directed by
- This position reports to the President and works closely with the Board of Directors and the senior leadership team.
Qualifications:
- MBA in Accounting or CPA
- Minimum of 10 years of professional finance experience in a similar role with a comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
- Dynamics Business Central experience preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft products among other software suites.
- Superior financial and analytical
- Self-motivated team player.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Established in 1955, Road America is conveniently located between Milwaukee and Green Bay in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. The world’s best racers have competed at this legendary four-mile, 14-turn road circuit for over 65 years. Along with over 500 events held seasonally at the 640-acre facility, several major weekends are open to the public, which include the INDYCAR Series, the MotoAmerica Series, three vintage racing events, numerous Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) events, the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, the NASCAR Cup and NASCAR Xfinity series. Road America’s park-like grounds offer amazing viewing opportunities, numerous camping options, fantastic concessions, and high-speed excitement to hundreds of thousands of spectators each year. Fans can also stay and play in cabins located conveniently on the grounds and find all sorts of souvenirs, collectibles, and apparel at the 7,500 sq. ft Paddock Shop. Affectionately known by many as America’s National Park of Speed, Road America can accommodate groups of all sizes, including weddings and corporate events, in the Tufte Conference Center. In addition to public race weekends, Road America offers a variety of group event programs, including geocaching, disc golf, and off-road adventure tours, karting, and the Road America Motorcycle and Driving Schools. At Road America, our mission is to develop a facility and programs that provide the best motorsport and entertainment experience for all our customers. We create a connection in the workplace with shared passion for our vision and goals.
ELKHART LAKE’S ROAD AMERICA, INC.
The Company:
At Spartan Investment Group our mission is to Improve lives through our values. We do this by finding value-add and opportunistic investments offering solid returns to our investors. Providing an opportunity to grow for our partners and creating lasting wealth for everyone with whom we conduct business is how we make our greatest contribution.
We specifically focus on self-storage and RV park projects capitalizing on amazing deals in other asset classes. In 2021, we were listed as the 5th fastest growing real estate company in the US and joined the list of the top 100 owners of self-storage. We are members of the Inc. 500 fastest-growing private companies in America and in 2022 we were nominated #4 in Denver Business Journals list of top places to work.
Mission:
Create the cash flow model for SIG and increase our efficiency and profitability by assisting with the formulation of both medium and long-term financial plans. Regularly report on financial performance, monitor key drivers of organizational success, assess risk scenarios, and optimize resource allocation. This is an exceptional opportunity for a growth-oriented individual to work on corporate projects and initiatives that impact the entire organization.
Requirements
Results:
1. Create SIG Cash Model
2. Prediction of net income targets in line with 3-year strategic plan
3. Dashboard for company sales and marketing results/targets
Main Objectives and Responsibilities:
- Manages financial analysis projects and statistical studies.
- Responsible for financial planning and modeling.
- Partner directly with the finance team and company teams to collaborate on metrics, goals, and business reviews.
- Dive deeply into financial data and become a subject matter expert to provide additional insights.
- Create presentations that provide insightful analysis, identify required action items, and effectively frame decisions to be made.
- Identify and research variances to forecast, budget, and prior-year expenses, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Forecast cash reserve capacity and needed operational runway.
- Serve as a liaison for the investor relations team, managing the earnings guidance scenario modeling, including executive presentation, Q&A support, and ad hoc analysis.
Competencies:
Analytical – Ability to take structure and unstructured data and apply knowledge of the industry into actionable insights from a broad range of domains and translate into strategy based on findings.
Problem Solver – Anticipating and serving evolving needs. Positive attitude, ability to look at and solve problems by analyzing situations and applying critical thinking to decide on the best course of action.
Innovation – Create new and better ways for SIG to be successful. Adapting to change and engaging in continuous learning and critical thinking to promote growth.
Financial Modeling – Ability to create outputs and dashboards that are representative of a company’s operations in the past, present and the forecasted future that can be used as decision making tools.
Collaboration – Coordinate between departments and maintain effective relationships with business partners and cross-functional teams at all levels of the organization.
Capital Planning – Use historical financial analysis, forecasting, revenue growth plans and scenario planning and modeling to budget financial resources in line with long term growth plan.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree from a 4-year university in Finance, Accounting or Similar
- 5+ Years’ experience in financial analysis
- 2+ Years’ experience in financial modeling
- NetSuite Planning and Budgeting experience.
Benefits
Benefits and Compensation:
- Salary 110K – 140k
- Profit Share
- Member Interest Purchase Program (Eligible after 1 year of employment)
- 401k, Health, Vision, Dental, Short-term disability, and Life Insurance
- Unlimited PTO
- Phone, transportation, entertainment reimbursements and more!
Spartan Investment Group
WE LOVE OUR WORK.:
- Oversee all security operations. Includes security on the casino, landing areas, and in parking lots as well as off site facilities.
- Ensure that all procedures are followed by officers as outlined in the internal controls and state gaming board regulations.
- Provide work direction for security officers.
- Fills out daily work rosters and assign job areas for parking, landing, and casino personnel.
- Prepares monthly schedules and makes certain adequate personnel are scheduled each day to provide security at mandatory posts.
- Handle emergency situations, such as disorderly patrons, medical emergencies, violations of gaming laws, and intoxicated patrons.
- Assist casino management in case of trouble at gaming tables.
- Conduct required safety and emergency equipment checks and safety drills.
- Review security reports.
- Forwards reports to appropriate location.
- Investigates violations of company policies and procedures and gaming laws; writes detailed reports.
- Testifies in court on behalf of Argosy and state gaming boards.
- Acts as interdepartmental liaison during his/her shift.
- Excludes patrons from state gaming board property when appropriate.
- Interview, select and train new team members.
- Review, adjust and administer working schedules of team members.
- Assign and apportion work to be done among team members.
- Plan work processes and determine effective techniques or processes to be used by team members in the course of business.
- Supervise and manage the work processes or procedures of team members.
- Conduct individual or group pre-shift meetings with team members and provide daily positive feedback.
- Understand and adhere to disciplinary policies including but not limited to counseling team members and the use of progressive discipline to modify poor performance.
- Address and manage complaints, grievances or concerns from team members.
- Effectively use, administer and manage rewards and recognition for front line team members.
- Review the performance, productivity and efficiency of team members including but not limited to periodic evaluations.
- Recommend or oppose the change in status of team members including but not limited to changes from full time to part time, promotions, and transfers.
- Provide for the safety of team members, including keeping areas clean and free of safety hazards, debris and litter and performing all job duties in a safe and responsible manner.
- Develop, maintain and manage training programs.
- Handle customer complaints and support all customer service programs.
- Understand and adhere to regulatory, department and company policies and procedures.
- Make determinations regarding types of materials, supplies, or tools to be used.
- Supervise and manage attendance and time records of team members.
- Effectively manage departmental expenses.
- Effectively and efficiently manage labor costs and staffing objectives while achieving guest satisfaction.
- Protect and preserve assets of the company.
- Understand and adhere to all bargaining unit agreements.
- Meet grooming and appearance requirements.
- Meet attendance guidelines.
- Comply with all reasonable requests made by management.
BRING US YOUR BEST.:
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STARTING SALARY: Starting at $50,284 annually, based on experience
Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa Riverside
Oak View Group hiring a Director of Audits and Compliance for our Philadelphia corporate office.
We are looking for an experienced, detail-oriented facility & safety compliance auditor. The auditor’s responsibilities include protecting the company’s assets, enforcing compliance with internal regulations, recommending improvements to our internal control structure, and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. This role strongly focuses on OSHA requirements for maintaining safe public facilities.
To succeed, you should have excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and multitasking skills. Ultimately, a top-notch candidate should be completely objective and possess a working knowledge of the operations and practices within the Sports & Entertainment industry. The primary purpose of the facility audits is to ensure the safety and security of our OVG employee and guests in every account we support. This role will make OVG site Managers accountable for following our corporate-mandated Standard Operating Procedures, auditing site visits for facility maintenance, operational safety, and security, and directing the corrective plan of action that addresses them.
Oak View Group is a sports and entertainment company engaged in a wide variety of activities, including arena development, facility management, arena and stadium alliance, sponsorships and partnerships, security services, publications, conferences, and consulting. The company, privately held, is headquartered in Los Angeles, California with offices throughout the world.
Responsibilities
- Developing compliance and auditing plans
- Conducting, managing, and overseeing external and internal audits focused on:
- Safety
- Training
- Planning
- Scheduling
- Equipment maintenance
- Maintenance practices and organization
- Management of documents, inventory, and purchasing
- Reviewing all relevant programs and activities affected by industry regulations, including records, reports, and software.
- Recommending and implementing changes to address procedures and practices.
- Analyzing potential risks within the company and its practices to avoid possible compliance issues.
- Compiling reports on the results of external and internal audits and presenting these reports to the relevant supervisors and department heads.
- Attending educational and professional development programs to improve your job knowledge and enhance the compliance department’s reputation.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in the relevant industry,
- Completion of relevant industry-specific certification, such as a certified internal auditor.
- A minimum of 5-8 years of auditing experience
- An in-depth understanding of the industry’s rules, guidelines, and regulations.
- Strong attention to detail, analytical, and statistical skills.
- Good computer skills and experience with relevant software programs.
- Strong communication and multitasking skills.
Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference.
At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.
Vaccination Statement
We are committed to ensuring all our buildings and office locations are the safest in the world for artists, teams, employees, and fans. Based on recent encouraging trends in the U.S. and Canada. We highly encourage our employees to continue to get vaccinate and boosted against COVID-19. Should circumstances change, we may need to reinstate vaccination requirements, in whole or in part, to safeguard the health of our employees, guests, performers, athletes, and partners.
EEO
Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.
Oak View Group
Who We Are
As the collective voice of more than 19,000 members, the Directors Guild of America (DGA) helps empower directorial teams to protect and enhance their creative and economic rights and strengthen their ability to develop meaningful, successful careers. The DGA’s members include directors, unit production managers, assistant directors, associate directors, stage managers, and production associates, who work in feature film, scripted and live television, new media, commercials and documentaries.
What You’ll Do
Essential duties & responsibilities:
The Assistant Claims Representative monitors, researches and analyzes the use and reuse of DGA Pictures to ensure the timely and proper payment of residuals. The Assistant Claims Representative assists in the filing and pursuit of claims payments when necessary. The Assistant Claims Representative also monitors entertainment industry trends and developments and analyzes their residuals implications.
Additional duties include:
- Investigate potential violations of the residuals provisions of the DGA collective bargaining agreements.
- Research and analyze various agreements, including but not limited to member contracts, assumption agreements and distribution agreements.
- Analyze financial records and residuals history to prepare detailed Excel spreadsheets/schedules of residuals owed.
- Communicate with directors and companies throughout the investigation and resolution of the case.
- Write letters and other correspondence to relevant persons to resolve claims.
What You’ll Need
- Ability to confidently discuss provisions of the Basic Agreements and residuals issues with outside attorneys, studio personnel, production companies, payroll house staff, and Labor Relations executives is also required.
- Comprehend, analyze and interpret collective bargaining agreements, employment contracts, licensing and distribution agreements, financial statements and distribution reports
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally & in writing, with all levels of staff and management
- Adaptable and receptive to training
- Ability to handle competing priorities
- Well organized and detail oriented.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
- Resourceful
- Ability to successfully work independently, as well as part of a team
Minimum qualifications:
- Education and/or Experience
- Familiarity with Terms & Conditions or Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or
- Familiarity with Residuals formulas and concepts
What You’ll Get
- Affordable and comprehensive medical and dental plans.
- Generous pension plan.
- Employee discounts and perks.
- The salary for this position is $43,000 to $45,000
The DGA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We require that all of our employees be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. If you are applying for a position with the DGA, you will be required to submit proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. If you have a qualifying medical condition that contraindicates the vaccination or object to being vaccinated on the basis of sincerely held religious beliefs and practices, we will engage in an interactive dialogue with you to determine if a reasonable accommodation can be provided that does not create undue hardship to the DGA and/or does not pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others in the workplace.
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Directors Guild of America Inc
The Twin Cities Metropolitan area is a vibrant and growing seven-county region boasting ample green space and recreational activities, bustling performing arts and music venues, diverse dining options, professional sports teams, and is home to entertainment destinations such as Mall of America, Paisley Park, Valleyfair and more. The Twin Cities lies on the Mississippi River, bisecting the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul offering two distinct downtown central business districts for the region. The region is also home to several large Fortune 500 companies such as Target, General Mills, 3M, United Health Group, Best Buy, U.S. Bank Xcel Energy, Ecolab and more. The area also offers ample higher education offerings such as University of Minnesota, Macalester College, Hamline University, Augsburg University, University of St. Thomas, St. Catherine University, Minneapolis College of Art and Design, and a variety of technical colleges throughout the region.
Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) is the second largest transportation agency in Minnesota, and serves seven cities throughout the south metropolitan area, spanning Dakota and Scott counties. MVTA operates 25 routes, including local service, express peak-oriented service, reverse commute service, suburb-to-suburb service, as well as first-last mile microtransit service, MVTA Connect, and special service offerings. MVTA is situated primarily in Burnsville, a vibrant suburb that boasts an award-winning downtown district, “Heart of the City.” Key MVTA administrative and operating facilities include the Burnsville Transit Station, Burnsville Bus Garage, and Eagan Bus Garage. MVTA also owns and operates several transit stations and park-and-ride facilities throughout their service area. More information can be found at www.mvta.com.
Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) is seeking a highly energetic and forward-thinking professional who is passionate about serving our communities with innovation and sustainability in mind. MVTA serves as the public transportation agency for seven suburbs south of the Twin Cities within the large population of Dakota County and rapidly growing Scott County. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned Manager to make a broad impact, helping to shape the services MVTA delivers and the sustainability of the agency.
POSITION SUMMARY
Under general supervision of the Director of Transportation, this position is responsible for managing the day-to-day operation, compliance, and continuous improvement of transit services and rolling stock, including contractor oversight, administration of various transit software applications, and performance reporting.
JOB DUTIES OR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to the following:
- Manages service performance and compliance and makes corrections as needed to ensure safe and efficient delivery of transit services.
- Leads transportation activities to ensure proper operation of services and assets. Maintains and augments department standards and works to find efficiencies.
- Directs provider performance to ensure adherence to the terms and conditions set forth in the contract. Monitors staffing assignments and reviews hiring and training practices to confirm compliance. Administers performance standards program.
- Administers quality control, compliance, and continuous improvement policies and activities across all service modes and equipment types, ensuring adherence to federal and local laws, regulations, and procedures.
- Makes recommendations surrounding improving processes, efficiency, and practices. Simulates and tests process improvements. Directs and communicates changes; may provide training to impacted business units.
- Collects, analyzes, documents, and prepares reports on performance measures to evaluate how effectively MVTA is meeting strategic goals, business plan objectives and/or mitigating risks. Assists with agency reporting requirements and preparing information for use in budgeting and administrative activities.
- Assists in the development, implementation and oversight of departmental policies, procedures and policy instructions, regulations, goals, long-range strategies, and outreach initiatives.
- Serves as liaison between divisions within or outside of the department to ensure expeditious resolution to issues and provide necessary resources to appropriate customers.
- Implements and executes strategies, processes, and best practices which effectively address agency-wide business goals.
- Develops, coordinates, and monitors the implementation and effectiveness of viable strategic plans pertaining to assigned projects or programs. Develops in-depth familiarity with functional/business scope and project objectives.
- Compiles and displays peer transit authority data to compare performance in accordance with confidentiality requirements.
- Collaborates across multiple teams and divisions to closely monitor progress on active strategic initiatives; continuously communicates and ensures achievement of intended results, as well as monitors the continued utility of established continuous improvement measures and targets.
- Acts as system administrator for a variety of transit software applications.
- Serves as an Authorized Representative for transportation-related contracts; duties include contract administration, review of invoices, and understanding/drafting of contract scope of work/specifications.
- Builds and maintains strong relationships with local officials, partner agencies, and the public.
- Directs professional development activities, performance review processes, and other administrative activities. Communicates with staff on a continual basis; coaches and mentors employees; meets regularly with internal staff to review various projects and programs.
- Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.
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Minnesota Valley Transit Authority
Compliance Manager opportunity with a Leading European Bank in London.
We are delighted to be partnering with one of Europe’s leading banks headquartered here in London, searching for a Compliance Manager reporting directly to the Group Head of Compliance responsible for regulatory compliance across all legal entities supporting its UK business. As part of their continuous growth, you will be responsible for managing central compliance activities working closely with the business and wider compliance function.
Responsibilities of the Compliance Manager;
- Support the UK Compliance team in managing central compliance activities
- Act as the secretary for Compliance meetings, maintaining deliverables and MI reporting
- Support the Conduct Risk framework by providing MI, training and developing tools to enhance the framework
- Coordinate behavioural risk assessment contributing to the central compliance initiative
- Embed Group and UK Compliance standards, policies and procedures
- Coordinate and develop compliance training plans; this includes delivering compliance induction
- Compliance on PA dealing, outside business activities, gifts & entertainment
- Support rollout of new Group compliance system for logging such and obtaining pre-approvals
- Responsible for SMCR coordinating and submitting SMF applications to PRA/FCA
- Prepare SMF Statements of Responsibilities; oversight of Certification Function regime
- Work with Compliance colleagues to identify and share best practices and promote an internal compliance culture within the business
Experience required of the Compliance Manager;
- Degree or Professional qualification, such as the CISI Diploma or equivalent
- Central or Corporate Compliance experience in financial services
- Experience advising and supporting the business with SMCR-related queries
- Working knowledge of European and UK (PRA and FCA) regulatory rules, guidance and principles
- Knowledge of European Financial Services; Banking, Sales & Trading, Clearing
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely on complex compliance issues
- Ability to resolve conflict and deal with confrontation through tact and diplomacy
- Display initiative in identifying and presenting solutions to support activities and plans
- Excellent English language, both written and verbal
This is an excellent opportunity to work with a leading European Bank in a Central Compliance role supporting the UK and wider European business.
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