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:

The Senior Manager is responsible for the accuracy and internal consistency of budgets and forecasts that support the Authority's overall financial plan and board financial reporting, as well as evaluating departmental expense variances and taking corrective action.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee development of the Authority's annual Operating Budget. Guide and assist all departments in preparing and submitting budget requests.
• Assure requests and reports conform to formats, procedures, and criteria established by the MTA.
• Verify departmental cost estimates and forecasts for accuracy and consistency with the Authority's Operating and Capital Budgets, Financial Plans, Stated Goals, and Strategic Plan.
• Initiate, develop, coordinate, and direct all analysis and reporting of information pertinent to the evaluation of the Authority's financial performance for monthly board presentations.
• Verify and explain actual and projected variances from the budget.
• Supervise Hiring Plan approval, authorizing HR quarterly hiring quota action by title of all Agency operating hourly and supervisory employees.
• Avoid excess employee scenarios while minimizing vacancy unavailability.
• Conduct research and develop analytical models to improve the Authority's budgeting and forecasting procedures.
• 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.

Required Qualifications:

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong Excel, Access skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with Hyperion Planning/Essbase or similar system
• Familiarity with PeopleSoft or a similar system
• Budget and Financial Cost Estimating

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience from an accredited college may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 5 years related experience, of which 2 years must have been in a supervisory/leadership position.

The Following is/are preferred:

• Knowledge of MTA and the Transit departmental functions and operations
• Familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Familiarity with MTA Capital Program and TA Labor and Force Account methods
• Understanding of NYC Civil Service requirements

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.