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 Deputy Director, Accounts Receivable and Processing, manages staff for NYCT, LIRR and MNRR and all agency processes which are responsible for the billing, accounts receivables, collections, reporting, monitoring, and evaluating reimbursable costs associated with the Capital Program as well as all other force account and reimbursable agreements. The Deputy Director manages staff monitoring and tracking force account spending and usage to ensure it remains within project budgets and contractual resource allocations.

Responsibilities:

• The incumbent is to oversee, administer and manage Force Account Billings on all active Capital Programs including MTA 5-year, CDOT, I&C Force Account Projects.
• Develop and distribute reports for executive management, project teams, and agency staff on force account billing processes.
• Establish and implement unified policies and procedures for the consolidated and transformed Accounts Receivable Groups.
• Manage and professionally develop an interdisciplinary team of managers and analysts, working closely and collaboratively with both operating and outside 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 performance of staff.
• Create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables all employees to develop and contribute to their full potential.
• Lead on various audit requirements including but not limited to, FTA Triennial, Year-End Financial Audit, Various CDOT Audits, and Capital Contract Audits.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Must have knowledge of Accounts Receivable processes and procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with all internal levels within a given organization.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact well with external agencies.
• 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 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 Business, Finance, Accounting or a related field.
• Minimum eight (8) years related experience, including at least 4 years in a department head and/or managerial and/or leadership role in a large, multi-faceted, fast-paced organization or governmental body preferred.

The Following is/are preferred:

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Familiarity with the MTA’s policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with the MTA’s collective bargaining procedures.

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.