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Metropolitan Transportation Authority · 6 days ago

Deputy Director, Accounts Receivable & Project Accounting

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$134K/yr - $167K/yr

8+ years exp

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people. The Deputy Director, Accounts Receivable & Project Accounting is responsible for planning and directing the activities related to Fixed Assets and Inventory, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with accounting principles.

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Responsibilities

Select, develop, and motivate personnel within the department

Provide career development for subordinates

Provide prompt and effective coaching and counseling

Responsible for discipline/termination of employees when necessary

Review the performance of staff

Create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables all employees to develop and contribute to their full potential

Directs the activities for capitalization assessments, accounting, reporting, and controls of Capital Assets

Directs the activities for the accounting and financial reporting for Inventory

Monitor and assist staff on work assignments throughout the month, troubleshoot issues, and work with staff to resolve them

Develop clear lines of communication to ensure the department is in a position to meet its goals

Development and implementation of goals, policies, priorities, and procedures relating to Fixed Assets and Inventory accounting and reporting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Corporate policies and goals

Establish system controls and develop procedures to improve existing systems

Prepare, review, and update Financial Statement Footnotes and Required Supplemental Information preparation and analysis

Works with internal and external auditors to ensure reporting, processes, and controls

Participates in special projects upon request

Entails working with all levels of management outside of the department on special assignments

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Generally Accepted Accounting PrinciplesPeopleSoftSAPLeadership skillsMicrosoft OfficeHyperionAccounting regulationsFinancial complianceAnalytic capabilitiesCommunication skillsSelf-starterFast-paced environment

Required

Must have knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting principles

Must have knowledge and experience using large company financial systems (i.e., PeopleSoft, SAP)

Strong leadership skills to effectively direct and motivate staff

Strong ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel

Excellent quantitative, analytic, and deductive reasoning capabilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Hyperion or comparable applications

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong ability to adhere to deadlines to ensure accurate and efficient reporting of data

In-depth knowledge of accounting regulations and thorough knowledge of accounting practices

Ability to monitor and manage results against audit and control procedures

Knowledge of database design as it relates to financial systems

Working knowledge of an automated financial system

Self-starter with the ability to learn and document financial and operational processes without supervision

Ability to succeed in a fast-paced/high-pressure environment

Ability to understand and interpret contracts to manage financial compliance

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or business-related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates knowledge of Financial Accounting and Reporting

Minimum eight (8) years of managerial experience in accounting or finance, preferably in a general accounting function, in which includes in-depth knowledge of automated financial systems and dealing with technical issues

Minimum five years of experience in a supervisory capacity

Preferred

Master's degree in a related field or CPA

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