Director Expense Analysis
Description
Title: Director, Expense Analysis | Department: Subways |
Authority: TA | Division/Unit: Operations Support |
Work Location: | 130 Livingston Street, Brooklyn, NY 11202 |
Hours of Work: | Managerial |
Compensation: | Salary Range: $117,122 - $146,403 (FIN007) |
Deadline (If Applicable) | Open Until filled |
Reports to: | Chief Budget Officer • Finance-DOS |
Position Summary:
The Director, Subways Finance, is a key managerial position in Subways Operations Support responsible for leading a team of analysts charged with developing and monitoring the operating budget of multiple subway divisions and supporting operating division managers with timely information on allocations and spending. This new position was established in the November Financial Plan and is included in the 2026 adopted budget.
Responsibilities:
- The Operations Support Division provides analytical and management support to the operating divisions. The Director of the Expense Analysis Unit will join the Subways management team to cultivate a unit of analysts charged with monitoring the Subways $5 billion operating budget for selected operating divisions. The incumbent will:
- Provide full support to their assigned divisions ensuring timely information on allocations and spending which will assist in the management of the workforces in those divisions.
- Assure that the unit's analytic team develops a comprehensive understanding of Division operations and fiscal needs through site visits and meetings with key operating staff.
- Respond to funding requests and reduction targets by directing analytic efforts and working with division managers to recommend the most cost-efficient means of meeting stated objectives, along with documentation of the implications of alternative funding levels.
- Manage functions pertaining to budget development, variance analysis, overtime analysis and forecasting models.
Education and Experience:
A Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college with a major in Business Administration,
Finance or a related field and seven (7) years of related work experience including four (4)
years in a managerial/supervisory capacity.
All candidates must have four (4) years of managerial/supervisory experience.
Finance or a related field and seven (7) years of related work experience including four (4)
years in a managerial/supervisory capacity.
All candidates must have four (4) years of managerial/supervisory experience.
Desired Skills:
- Knowledge of budget preparation and financial analyses.
- Experience with the Department of Subways hiring policies and procedures.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills a must.
- Must demonstrate the ability to develop budget forecasting models that reflect key workload drivers.
- Excellent managerial, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Familiarity with databases and statistics.
- Knowledge of Microsoft applications including word, Excel and Access.
- Familiarity with Dashboards and other tools to present/communicate information.
Selection Method:
Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview.
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 with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.
The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.