Manager Financial Analysis

Description

• JOB TITLE:
  
  Manager, Financial Analysis
• DEPT/DIV:
  Management & Budget
• WORK LOCATION:
  
  2 Broadway
• FULL/PART-TIME:
  Full
• SALARY RANGE: $90,919 - $113,649
• DEADLINE:
  Until filled
• Teleworking:
  Eligible one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective hire date.

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.

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.

The position of Manager, Financial Analysis assists with the management and coordination of short-term and long-term financial planning of the MTA Agencies, including revenues, expenses, headcount/positions, and cash balance targets. This position also tracks budgetary savings actions that are necessary to achieve financial plan balance and assists in the analysis of cash flow needs and the impact of financial policies set forth by management.

This position also reviews Agency's monthly financial reports and financial plan submissions, and prepares MTA-consolidated materials.

• Analyze and evaluate comprehensive Agency budget and financial plan proposals for inclusion in Board submissions. Meet with the agency budget staff to resolve issues. Provides MTA Board, management, and stakeholders with accurate and more timely information on the financial position of the MTA. Self-sustaining operating budgets are required by statute and bond covenants.
• Produce timely written reports analyzing and explaining monthly variances of Agency operating results (both accrual and cash) for revenues and expenses. Measurement of how well the MTA is performing versus Board-approved budgets. Necessary to meet reporting guidelines as established by the NYS Comptroller's Office.
• Review Agency budgetary narratives and analysis that support financial plans and budget updates. Ensure that budgets and projections are explained in a clear, accurate, and consistent manner.
• Assist in the establishment of budget targets based on strategic initiatives, achievement of expense savings, and available resources. Assess each agency’s ability to adjust to alternative funding levels while achieving overall MTA and Agency goals. The presentation of realistic financial plans and budgets to management, the MTA Board, elected officials, and the public should have a solid financing, administrative, and programmatic foundation.
• Perform reviews of actual financial and operating results versus the prior year’s budget and/or forecast. Provide the MTA Board and management with an analysis of the prior year and identify implications for current and future budgets.
• Identify, quantify, and explain significant financial risks and opportunities. Keep management informed of potential deviations from the financial plan.
• Perform special projects that enhance MTA’s understanding of financial and operational trends, problems, or issues affecting the efficiency and effectiveness of MTA services. MTA is a complex organization facing many important issues that often require rigorous financial analysis in order to understand the financial implications.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards
• May be required to work hours outside regular work hours, as…