Metropolitan Transportation Authority Careers

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.

SUMMARY:

The manager is responsible for developing the accuracy and internal consistency of budgets and forecasts that support the Authority's overall financial plan and board financial reporting, in addition to evaluating departmental expense variances and recommending corrective action and enabling Agency Budget control.

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support technical development of the annual operating budget.
• Guide and assist all departments in preparing and submitting budget estimates and ensure 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 operating and capital budgets, financial plans, stated goals, and strategic plan.
• Initiate, develop, and coordinate 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 budget.
• Facilitate 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.
• Supervise weekly production, review, and report issuance of the Authorized TA Labor charge variance vs budget. Evaluate the impact of major capital projects and service initiatives on both service and construction support labor requirements to ensure that budgets are properly adjusted, and all requirements are integrated into projected hiring plans.
• Select, develop, and motivate personnel within the department. Provide career development for subordinates when applicable. 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.
• Conduct research and develop analytical models to improve budgeting and forecasting procedures.
• This position will also provide supporting analysis and timely reconciliation of accrual to cash results along with inter-company accounts and suspense accounts.
• Ability to exercise discretion and or diplomacy in negotiation.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

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

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in 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 1 year must have been in a supervisory/leadership position.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of MTA and 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
• Familiarity with Transit operating department organization and hourly and supervisory titles

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.