Manager, Finance & Project Administration-Control Center (7282)

Opening Date: 09/28/2026 | Closing Date: 10/05/2026 | Job Grade: SAM 41

About the role

Manages the development of Operations’ annual operating and capital budgets/projects and serves as the principal interface between the division and Finance. Monitors and reports on progress throughout the fiscal year. Provides administrative support to all matters related to finance and hiring personnel across the division.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, and manages the department’s operating budget and capital project budget and assumes complete responsibility for routine and complex modifications, as needed.
• Monitors and reports financial performance against the budget throughout the fiscal year.
• Prepares and issues routine and special ad hoc reports as required for budget variances, overtime, work orders, etc.
• Serves as the principal departmental interface with Finance for all budgetary and operational performance matters for the division.
• Manages the process of hiring personnel for the Control Center in accordance with service requirements.
• Ensures compliance with SEPTA’s Human Resource policies.
• Provides guidance and direction to subordinates and all other personnel involved in the budgetary process and create the positive environment needed to efficiently accomplish all prescribed goals.
• Coordinates budgetary and hiring personnel matters of the Control Center.
• May be required to provide supervisory and/or leadership to analysts and financial managers across the division.
• Analyzes and examines the models and systems needed to effectively track and monitor financial and operational performance control programs.
• Refines, modifies, upgrades and/or replaces as needed.
• Manages all ad hoc requirements for Control Center financial information.
• Prepares special reports or data capture to support labor negotiations, special presentations by the Assistant General Manager, and outside auditors/agencies.
• Manages all aspects of the division’s materials and services budget, including oversight of Procurement Activities and Departmental Resources.
• Investigates overtime spending for Control Center, identifies and targets heavy hitters for possible reductions.
• Performs special projects and ad hoc analyses as needed. (Expected to be performed independently and may require confidentiality.)
• Creates databases and dashboards to track and monitor Control Center initiatives and/or key performance indicators.
• Complies with all Authority and departmental safety and security policies and procedures as well as all applicable job safety responsibilities.
• Reports any safety concerns, compromises or hazards affecting operations, the public, self and/or other employees.
• Responsible for personal safety and is encouraged to promote the safety of others.
• Coordinate all departmental facility needs with appropriate departments.
• Performs other special duties and assignments as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administrations, Planning, Finance or a related field and a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience working in financial administration and/or budgeting required.
• In lieu of the above requirements, post‑Baccalaureate education may be considered as an acceptable equivalent for experience (i.e., one (1) year of formal post Baccalaureate education equates to two years of related experience); however, the candidate must possess a minimum of three years of relevant experience regardless of education.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Must have expert working knowledge of financial/accounting software and analytical tools.
• Excellent analytical, written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Must possess excellent organization skills and the ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Due to the nature of the Control Center work environment, this position is subject to be called outside of normal duty hours.
• Only candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship will be accepted at this time.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage – Medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans with little to no employee premiums.
• Retirement Security – Participate in a Defined Benefit Pension Plan and a 457B Deferred Compensation Plan to build your financial future.
• Work‑Life Balance – Enjoy paid parental leave, generous vacation time, and paid holidays to recharge and spend time with loved ones.
• Employee Wellness –