Transit Finance & Strategy Leader (Hybrid)

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northern illinois transit authority nitaChicago (IL)

Treasurers and Controllers Mixed Mode Transit Systems

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Director

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About the role

Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA) seeks a seasoned Chief Financial Officer to lead finance, planning, and treasury across the Agency and the CTA/Metra/Pace service boards. The role reports to the Executive Director and directs budgeting, forecasting, and capital project oversight to support regional transit transformation. Ideal candidate has 10+ years in government/public finance, strong change-management and communication skills, and a track record of guiding large organizations

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