Port Authority of NY & NJ Careers

About the Role

As a reporting Department to the Chief Financial Officer, the Comptroller’s Department is a team of dedicated professionals who ensure the accuracy of the Port Authority’s finances. As part of the Comptroller’s Department team, you will gain insight and experience surrounding the agency’s financial structure and internal control processes as well as knowledge of the operations of our various lines of business, giving you extensive opportunities for a long-term career at the Port Authority.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, direct and monitor the workload and activities of three staff to ensure revenues are satisfactorily controlled and discrepancies are reported and resolved.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and yearly balance sheets analysis.
• Ensure monthly and year-to-date revenue variance analysis is completed for Aviation Fees, PFCs (Passenger Facility Charges) and Fixed Rentals in a timely manner to be a part of Revenue Accounting’s presentation to supervisory/managerial staff in the Comptroller's Department Roundtable Meetings.
• Work with the Office of the Security Officer staff to account for UNGA and K-9 Funding.
• Handle any issues with the Cost Recovery activities with CCAR and the property reps as well as work to improve processes.
• Coordinate and maintain tracking of all FOI (Freedom of Information) requests for Revenue accounting. Provide research and documentation as needed and maintain department log of requests received and completed.
• Demonstrate appropriate judgment, knowledge, skills and acumen to professionally and productively relate to clients and Port Authority associates at all levels. Provide guidance and direction to subordinates and ensure that their career development needs are planned for and accomplished.
• Maintain effective communications with staff at all levels. Keep management informed of the division’s activities and other important issues. Aid line and staff departments, auditors, tenants and outside agencies.
• Identify and implement process improvements to improve efficiency, enhance customer service, and/or reduce costs.
• Develop and implement process guidelines to ensure that all critical activities are completed and train staff in the implementation of such guidelines.
• Work with SAP consultants to develop solutions, facilitate changes and assist in necessary upgrades to SAP billing module.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or Corporate Finance from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience.
• In lieu of bachelor’s degree a minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience can be accepted.
• Management or supervisory experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of Port Authority accounting and financial structure.
• Knowledge of Port Authority businesses and operations.
• Knowledge of GAAP as it relates to the Port Authority.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, work independently and prioritize work.
• Demonstrated strong analytical skills in reconciling financial information.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and communicate complex information clearly and accurately.
• Effective written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to interact effectively with internal and external staff at all levels.
• Working knowledge of SAP.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Selection Process

The application process varies by position, but typically includes an initial phone interview for qualified candidates, followed by a more in-depth interview(s) and/or assessment(s). Selected candidates who are made a conditional job offer will be asked to undergo a background check.

Compensation & Benefits

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive benefits package and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement.

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