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Metropolitan Transportation Authority · 2 weeks ago

Senior Manager – Operating Budgets Commuter Rails

Jamaica, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$103K/yr - $128K/yr

6+ years exp

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people across a 5,000-square-mile travel area. This position is primarily responsible for all aspects of financial management for various departments within the Long Island Railroad and will partner with MTA, ensuring that the operating budget meets operational requirements and fits within the overall funding envelope.

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Responsibilities

Direct the development of the Financial Plan for various departments. This requires a review and understanding of new need requests from each department and ensures that resources are closely aligned to operational needs. The individual will need a solid understanding of operational needs and will be able to make recommendations to Senior Management regarding the priority level of specific initiatives. The Financial Plan is updated two to three times a year and requires significant effort under tight deadlines. The planning process for future Financial Plans is ongoing

Review monthly variance expense analysis for each department and provide summary level explanations to Senior Management. This information will also be used for the preparation of the Committee Book that is distributed to the MTA Board

Provide direction and oversight to staff in completing the monthly, quarterly, and year-end analysis of operating department expenses and other related budget analysis that guide Senior Management in reviewing fiscal accountability at all levels and in alternative uses of available resources. Analyze cost control and cost reduction initiatives to achieve budget balance. Will perform the function and responsibilities of the Deputy Director, Financial Analysis in their absence

Direct and oversee required agency-wide reports such as headcount, overtime, material/inventory usage, employee availability, cash, etc

Perform and direct special projects that enhance MTA's understanding of financial and operational trends, problems, or issues affecting the efficiency and effectiveness of MTA services. Recommend strategies to overcome problems or to achieve desired results, including ways to: improve financial controls; ensure intergovernmental financial assistance; improve understanding of the relationship between costs, services, and ridership; and explore other areas to provide useful information to Operating Agencies

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

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Financial managementBudgetingFinancial planningCost analysisReport writingAnalytical skillsERP systemsTeam developmentCommunication skillsLeadershipProblem-solving

Required

A diverse aptitude for financial management is also necessary

Excellent oral and written communication skills are necessary, as well as the ability to synthesize complex financial information

Experience should include budgeting, revenue and cost analysis, report writing, and financial planning

Knowledge of financial planning, analysis, forecasting, and control techniques

Strong analytical skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Experience using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Familiarity with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems

Ability to professionally deal with all levels within the organization and MTA

A bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, with a preferred concentration in Business, Finance, Economics, Public Policy Analysis, or a related field, is required

Minimum of six (6) years of experience, of which 3 years must have been in a supervisory/leadership position or managed a process or function

Experience should include, but not be limited to, developing complex and sophisticated multi-year financial plans for either government or private organizations

Preferred

Graduate degree in a related field

Familiarity with the MTA's policies and procedures

Prior experience working in a large, multi-faceted, fast-paced organization or governmental body

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