Financial Analyst (Junior - Senior Level)

Responsibilities

• Acquire in-depth knowledge of the basic business of various departments.
• Assist in the development and analysis of departmental annual budgets.
• Assist in the maintenance of the corporate budget system tables.
• Analyze departmental monthly performance in terms of operational activities, efficiency of resource utilization, and financial impact, both departmental and corporate.
• Function as a resource for individual departments:
• Provide corporate perspective;
• Facilitate the link between performance activities and financial assets;
• Facilitate departmental budget reviews;
• Communicate information which affects departments' financial results.
• Production of various financial reports, statements, and spreadsheets.
• Analyze Operating Funded Capital projects.
• Review and analyze departmental forecast information.
• Preparation of various analyses in response to special requests.

Qualifications

• Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of basic accounting, financial, and analytical techniques. Effective oral and written communication skills. Ability to quickly ascertain and communicate on critical financial/operational issues. Ability to obtain information from knowledgeable sources (financial, technical, or operational personnel, etc.) and maintain a rapport with them. Advanced computer skills with knowledge of spreadsheet, word processor, and graphic applications.
• Required Education And Experience:
• Junior Financial Analyst: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related area, MBA preferred. Minimum one year of experience in accounting/finance.
• Financial Analyst: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related area, MBA preferred. Minimum three years of experience in accounting/finance.
• Senior Financial Analyst: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related area, MBA preferred. Minimum five years of experience in accounting/finance.

Wage Progression

For Employees Hired Before or on 9/24/2014: 80% -1st- 365 calendar days 85% -2nd 365 calendar days 90% -3rd 365 calendar days 95% -4th 365 calendar days 100% -After 1,460 calendar days. For Employees Hired After 9/24/2014 80% -1st- 365 calendar days 80% -2nd 365 calendar days 85% -3rd 365 calendar days 90% -4th 365 calendar days 90% -5th 365 calendar days 95% -6th 365 calendar days 100% -After 2,190 calendar days.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The MTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.