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Metropolitan Transportation Authority · 19 hours ago

Financial Advisor (NYCT and MTA Bus Co.)

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$187K/yr - $234K/yr

12+ years exp

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people. The Financial Liaison is responsible for partnering with MTA Agencies to support strategic priorities and provide financial insights, ensuring effective communication and decision-making within the organization.

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Responsibilities

Be involved in the decision-making by partnering with key senior stakeholders in the Agencies to provide financial support to facilitate the achievement of the overall business objectives

Responsible for working closely with assigned MTA Agencies to create a real and active partnership with both operations and management to help the organization deliver on its strategic priorities

Drive strategy execution within the Agency through major strategic or tactical initiatives such as cost savings or revenue optimization projects

Manage and communicate the performance of the agreed-upon projects/actions to ensure that their outcomes can be concretely measured and that there is a single source of truth for the numbers

Participate in target setting and ensure that both short- and long-term strategic priorities are met. Support the business to ensure the creation of accurate, realistic, and achievable budgets within issued guidelines

Provide Financial centers of excellence, Agency insights, and guidance on the main financial assumptions

Problem solve finance-related queries in the business setting and be a leader and conduit in the finance transformation implementation within the Agency

Ensure data integrity and continuously strive to improve the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the organization

Maintain relationships with Federal, State, and City officials and staff involved with the various aspects of MTA finances

Work with colleagues and management to develop decision-making principles based on sound economic fundamentals and viable solutions

Share best practices across the organization

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Financial planningAnalysisMTA financial structureDecision-making experienceAnalytical capabilitiesManagerial skillsMicrosoft OfficeCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsPresentation skillsWork under pressure

Required

Must have extensive knowledge of financial planning and analysis

Demonstrated analytical capabilities and quantitative skills

Must have knowledge of the MTA organization and the financial structure of the MTA and the constituent Agencies

Must have knowledge of the Agency related to this position

Must have knowledge of State and local government financial and political processes, including knowledge of government taxation and subsidy funding as they relate to sustaining MTA operations

Must be a seasoned/experienced professional with a high level of decision-making experience

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Demonstrated ability to work in a high-profile, high-pressure environment

Excellent organizational and presentation skills

Must have strong managerial skills to effectively direct a staff of professional and technical employees in implementing the short- and long-term goals and direction for the area(s) of responsibility

Demonstrated ability to work with all internal levels within a given organization, including the MTA Board

Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact well with internal and external stakeholders, including the Governor's Office, New York City government, elected and other public officials, as well as any staff located at other federal or state agencies or authorities

Demonstrated ability to complete short- and long-term projects effectively and as efficiently as possible

Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, with a preferred concentration in Business, Finance, Economics, or Accounting

Minimum 12 years of progressive finance experience, performing as both an individual and team contributor in an analytical capacity and reporting to upper management

Minimum 4 years in an executive leadership capacity

Preferred

Master's degree in a related field

Familiarity with the MTA's policies and procedures

Familiarity with the MTA's collective bargaining procedures

Company

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people in the 5,000-square-mile area fanning out from New York City through Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut.

Founded in 1834

New York, NY, US

10001+ employees