Financial Analyst III

Financial Analyst Level III

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.

Job Summary:

The Financial Analyst Level III provides varying levels of support and analysis, depending on the level, to the Management and Budget Unit. The Financial Analyst role is responsible for assisting in the development, administration, and oversight of all labor and non-labor categories of the Bridges and Tunnels operating budget. Key activities include assisting in the development of the labor expense budget; producing critical headcount and overtime reports; working with departmental budget heads and liaisons on developing their operating and programmatic budgets; coordinating the preparation and delivery of all agency budget submissions to MTA Headquarters; assessing the appropriateness and funding availability for departmental expense requisitions; tracking and analyzing expenses for operating budget development, monthly reporting, and ad hoc analytical projects.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and monitoring of the personnel budget, including capital reimbursable hours.
• Contribute toward the writing and production of the Year-End Report, Annual Reports, Financial Plan narratives, and others.
• Develop budgets and projections for future years for the departments of Operations, Maintenance, Revenue & Expense Management, and others as needed.
• Track actual expenses for non-labor categories against the budget, investigate differences, and provide variance explanations.
• Undertake economic, revenue and/or expenditure research projects as needed.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Must possess excellent communication, collaboration, interpersonal, and sound problem-solving skills.
• Must possess strong organizational and presentation skills.
• Must possess demonstrated ability to work well with all internal levels within a given organization.
• Must possess demonstrated ability to communicate and interact well with external agencies.
• Must possess demonstrated ability to complete short- and long-term projects effectively and efficiently.
• Must possess demonstrated analytical and/or quantitative skills.
• Must possess good report writing skills.
• Academic understanding of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Must possess knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); macro development and pivot table knowledge preferred.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in Finance, Economics, Business, Business Administration, Transportation, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience from an accredited college may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 4 years of progressive financial/budgeting experience with a major government or corporate entity. A master’s degree may substitute for two years of experience.

The Following is/are preferred:

• Master’s degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS) in a related field.
• Must be able to perform the functions of this position independently, without direct, hands-on supervision from the immediate supervisor. The individual in this position is expected to take initiative in identifying and resolving issues without constant supervision.
• Must possess demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Must possess knowledge of budgeting and financial forecasting techniques.
• Familiarity with the MTA’s policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with the New York City Subway System and its operations.
• Knowledge of Oracle Hyperion budgeting system.

Other Information:

May need to work outside of normal work hours (i.e., evenings and weekends)

Travel may be required to other MTA locations or other external sites.

According 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.