Metropolitan Transportation Authority Careers

This position is eligible for teleworking, which is currently one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective hire date.    

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:

As an MTA fiscal officer, the Deputy Chief, Controller's Office serves as the senior accounting executive for the agency, developing the strategy and supporting the objectives of the department. The Deputy Chief is responsible for overseeing the accounting and financial reporting processes, regulatory compliance, and financial audit coordination. This position ensures compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulations while supporting the MTA's strategic, operational, and fiscal objectives.

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.
• Serving as the senior-most functional expert in government accounting at the MTA, interprets new accounting rules and regulations, determines the impact on the MTA and the agencies, and develops recommendations for review and approval by the CFO and other MTA leadership.
• Provides leadership and guidance to ensure consistency across the MTA and its agencies for compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements in the processing and reporting of all accounting functions.
• Provides leadership to the Revenue Accounting area to ensure that appropriate procedures and controls are in place for the accounting, reconciliation, and reporting of revenue across all MTA agencies.
• Provides leadership to the Financial Systems areas of the General Ledger, Billing and Accounts Receivable, Grants, Capital Invoices, Fixed Asset, and Inventory to ensure that appropriate procedures and controls are in place to contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of such systems throughout the MTA agencies.
• Provides overall financial vision and leadership by establishing initiatives and goals and ensuring that the objectives for all areas of responsibility are met.
• Presents to the Audit Committee of the Board, presenting and explaining financial statements, providing information and clarifications, and ensuring that Senior Management and the Board have accurate and timely financial information.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards
• May be required to work hours outside regular work hours, as applicable
• Observes the work performed by contractors, as applicable
• Reviews invoices and approves them if the work meets contractual standards, as applicable
• Addresses performance issues with the contractor when possible, as applicable
• Escalates issues to other parties when needed, as applicable

Required Qualifications:

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Must possess expertise in government accounting (GASB) and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Must possess extensive knowledge of GASB financial reporting requirements and benefit plans accounting
• Must possess experience in the development and implementation of appropriate accounting and financial control processes and procedures
• Must possess knowledge of ERP financial accounting systems.
• Excellent organizational and presentation skills.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills required to facilitate and execute inter-agency process consolidation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills capable of forging professional partnerships with other agencies and external customers required.
• Must have an open and collaborative style of leadership that encourages teamwork and cooperation to execute tasks key to implementing goals.
• Proficient in articulating strategies and business requirements and providing periodical progress updates to senior management.
• Demonstrated ability to work with all internal levels within a given organization, including the MTA Board.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact well with external agencies. External agencies may include the Office of New York State Comptroller, the 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 work in a high-profile, high-pressure environment effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with key internal and/or external stakeholders.
• 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 complete short and long-term projects effectively and as efficiently as possible.
• Demonstrated analytical capabilities and quantitative skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or comparable applications, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field from an accredited college
• Minimum 12 years of progressive accounting and experience, including at least 5 years in a department head role in a large, multi-faceted, fast-paced organization or governmental body.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS) in a related field.
• Knowledge of the MTA IMPACT Capital system used for capital budgeting and control of funding sources.
• Knowledge of accounting and operating procedures regarding expenditure and collection of Federal, State, and City funding for capital and special projects.
• Familiarity with the MTA’s policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft financial systems
• Experience working in a governmental agency

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.