Description

***This position is represented by the Transportation Communication Union (TCU)***

Opening:

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 surrounding New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut. The MTA network comprises the nation’s largest bus fleet and more subway and commuter rail cars than all other U.S. transit systems combined. MTA strives to provide a safe and reliable commute, excellent customer service, and rewarding opportunities.

Position Objective:

To facilitate the development of departmental annual activity-based budgets/forecasts and assess the impact of these individual departmental plans on the total corporate plan. To assess monthly departmental operating performance and to make the link between resources used, departmental goals, and financial performance.

Responsibilities:

• Acquire in-depth knowledge of the basic business of various departments.
• Assist in the development and analysis of departmental annual budgets.
• Assist in the maintenance of the corporate budget system tables.
• Analyze departmental monthly performance in terms of operational activities, efficiency of resource utilization, and financial impact, both departmental and corporate.
• Function as a resource for individual departments:
  • Provide corporate perspective;
  • Facilitate the link between performance activities and financial assets;
  • Facilitate departmental budget reviews;
  • Communicate information which affects departments' financial results.
• Production of various financial reports, statements, and spreadsheets.
• Analyze Operating Funded Capital projects.
• Review and analyze departmental forecast information.
• Preparation of various analyses in response to special requests.

Required Qualifications:

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic accounting, financial, and analytical techniques.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to quickly ascertain and communicate on critical financial/operational issues.
• Ability to obtain information from knowledgeable sources (financial, technical, or operational personnel, etc.) and maintain a rapport with them.
• Advanced computer skills with knowledge of spreadsheet, word processor, and graphic applications.

Required Education and Experience:

Junior Financial Analyst:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related area, MBA preferred.
• Minimum one year of experience in accounting/finance.

Financial Analyst:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related area, MBA preferred.
• Minimum three years of experience in accounting/finance.

Senior Financial Analyst:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related area, MBA preferred.
• Minimum five years of experience in accounting/finance.

WAGE PROGRESSION:

For Employees Hired Before or on 9/24/2014:

• 80% -1st- 365 calendar days
• 85% -2nd 365 calendar days
• 90% -3rd 365 calendar days
• 95% -4th 365 calendar days
• 100% -After 1,460 calendar days.

For Employees Hired After 9/24/2014:

• 80% -1st- 365 calendar days
• 80% -2nd 365 calendar days
• 85% -3rd 365 calendar days
• 90% -4th 365 calendar days
• 90% -5th 365 calendar days
• 95% -6th 365 calendar days
• 100% -After 2,190 calendar days.

Other Information

Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial

Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”).

Equal Employment Opportunity

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including those concerning veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.