Manager Financial Analysis

Opening at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), North America's largest transportation network serving 15.3 million people across a 5,000-square-mile area surrounding New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut. The MTA operates the nation’s largest bus fleet and more subway and commuter rail cars than all other U.S. transit systems combined, focusing on safe, reliable commutes, excellent customer service, and rewarding career opportunities.

About the role

The Manager, Financial Analysis assists with managing and coordinating short-term and long-term financial planning for MTA Agencies, including revenues, expenses, headcount, and cash balance targets. This role tracks budgetary savings actions, analyzes cash flow needs, and reviews financial policies. It also prepares consolidated financial materials for the MTA Board and stakeholders, ensuring compliance with statutory and bond covenant requirements for self-sustaining operating budgets.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and evaluate comprehensive Agency budget and financial plan proposals for Board submissions; resolve issues with agency budget staff.
• Provide the MTA Board, management, and stakeholders with accurate and timely financial information to assess the MTA’s financial position.
• Produce written reports analyzing monthly variances in Agency operating results (accrual and cash) for revenues and expenses, measuring performance against Board-approved budgets.
• Review Agency budgetary narratives and analysis to ensure clarity, accuracy, and consistency in financial plans and updates.
• Assist in establishing budget targets based on strategic initiatives, expense savings, and available resources, assessing each agency’s adaptability to funding changes while meeting MTA goals.
• Perform reviews of actual financial and operating results versus prior-year budgets or forecasts, identifying implications for current and future budgets.
• Identify, quantify, and explain significant financial risks and opportunities, keeping management informed of potential deviations from the financial plan.
• Conduct special projects to enhance MTA’s understanding of financial and operational trends, problems, or issues affecting service efficiency and effectiveness.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including compliance with policies, oversight of contractor work, invoice reviews, and addressing performance issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS), preferably in finance, business, or business administration.
• Minimum 6 years of progressive financial experience, preferably in budgeting, with major government or corporate entities.
• Knowledge of Oracle Hyperion budgeting system.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), including macro development and pivot tables.
• Strong report writing and communication skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team without direct supervision.
• Self-starter with initiative, capable of resolving issues without constant oversight.
• Strong numerical aptitude with the ability to interpret and present financial data; willingness to stay updated on Agency developments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS), preferably in finance, business, or business administration (may substitute for two years of experience).

Pay

$90,919 - $113,649

Schedule

Full-time. This position is eligible for teleworking one day per week after 30 days of employment. Occasional work outside regular hours may be required.

Other Information

Pursuant to New York State Public Officers Law and the MTA Code of Ethics, employees in policymaking positions must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government.