Principal Budget Analyst

Principal Budget Analyst

Finance

Job Description:

Move forward with us! At NJ TRANSIT, you'll join us in transforming the third-largest transportation agency in North America. We are committed to delivering safe, reliable service that gets customers to their destinations on time–and we're looking to hire talented folks with a commitment to excellence to make it all possible.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develops, coordinates and prepares NJ TRANSIT’s annual zero-based consolidated Operating Budget for Bus Operations and Rail Operations to ensure adequate funding for all planned expenditures.

• Reviews and analyzes Bus Operations and Rail Operations monthly performance against budget, utilizes multiple databases to research details/explanations for variances, and provides recommendations regarding budget threats and solutions.

• Develops, manages and initiates reports for use by management and departments within the corporation. Researches, recommends and implements necessary data base modifications.

• Performs and supervises complex technical and financial analysis and special projects such as labor contract analysis, cost reduction programs, ridership trend analysis, and impact of capital program to assess potential financial/budgetary impacts and recommend and implement necessary data base modifications.

• Performs all related Operations Budget Office responsibilities relative to the eP position control system. Develops the Monthly Headcount/Vacancy Reports.

• Research and compiles data in response to information requests from OPRA, State agencies, sister-transportation agencies/authorities, and internal/executive management.

Knowledge and Skills:

• At least five years of experience in Financial Analysis, Budget Development, Finance or

• Accounting.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office components is required.

• Knowledge of Access and Oracle is strongly desired, while knowledge of ePersonality (HR

• system) is desired.

Education, Experience and Qualifications / KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related area

At NJ Transit you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefits package:

• Comprehensive Family Health Insurance – Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision

• Flexible Spending Account

• Life Insurance

• Paid Leave

• Tuition Assistance

• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits Plan

• Retirement Plans:

• 401(a) - Retirement plan with a 6% employer contribution

• 401(k) - Retirement saving plan with up to an 3% company match

• 457(b) - Deferred Savings Plan

NJ TRANSIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer