Senior Manager Lease Accounting Job New York New York USA,Accounting

Location: New York

Description

Job Title: Senior Manager, Lease Accounting

Department/Division: Accounts Receivable Reconciliation and Processing

Work Location: 2 Broadway

Full/Part-Time: Full

Salary Range: $121,295 - $128,424

Deadline: Until filled

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

This role leads the preparation and review of monthly lease accounting reconciliations and journal entries while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations. The Senior Manager-Lease Accounting is responsible for overseeing the annual audit process related to lease accounting matters and developing and implementing lease accounting policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Lead the preparation and review of monthly lease accounting reconciliations and journal entries
Ensure compliance with lease accounting standards and regulations
Oversee the annual audit process related to lease accounting matters
Develop and implement lease accounting policies and procedures
Analyze lease agreements for accounting implications and provide technical guidance
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate reporting and integration of lease data
Monitor changes in lease accounting standards and update processes accordingly
Perform other duties as assigned
Comply with all policies and standards
May be required to work hours outside regular work hours, as applicable
Observe work performed by contractors, as applicable
Review invoices and approve them if the work has contractual standards, as applicable
Address performance issues with the contractor when possible, as applicable
Escalate issues to other parties when needed, as applicable

Required Qualifications

Accounting Compliance
Financial Auditing
Policy Development
Technical Accounting Expertise
Data Analysis
Regulatory Knowledge
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Problem Solving
Attention to Detail
Leadership

Required

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Minimum 7 years in lease accounting or relevant financial roles

Preferred

Education and Experience

Master’s degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS) in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in accounting leadership positions and managerial and/or leadership roles

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.

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