Position at MTA Headquarters

JOB TITLE: Manager - Financial Systems
SALARY RANGE: $99,000 - $109,000
HAY POINTS: 588
DEPT/DIV: Office of Management & Budget
SUPERVISOR: Senior Manager, Financial Systems
LOCATION: 2 Broadway, New York NY 10004
HOURS OF WORK: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm (7 1/2 hours/day)
DEADLINE:

This position is eligible for telework which is currently one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire.

SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the Hyperion Planning applications currently utilized within the MTA Office of Management and Budget (OMB). It will report to the Senior Manager, Financial Systems and will maintain all updates required for the ongoing support of three budget cycles (July Financial Plan, November Financial Plan and February Financial Plan), month and annual variance reporting and all ad hoc reporting as required by the OMB. The position will take control of any enhancements required within each application resulting from any revisions to the budget process, business requirements, or updates to the PeopleSoft Ledger System. It will also be responsible for the ongoing integration and automation of data exchanges between Hyperion applications and other sources of data. This position will also support the development of any/all Hyperion Planning applications as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Maintain and administer Hyperion Planning applications for the MTA Office of Management and Budget
• Administration of current integrations between agency-specific Hyperion Planning and source data applications.
• Management of security in Shared Services, metadata maintenance, and user support.
• Develop and maintain Calc Scripts and Hyperion business rules.
• Lend experience and expertise to all upgrades and enhancements.
• Provide technical support and expertise on all financial reporting requirements using FRS, ODI and FDMEE Oracle tools.
• Manage the training and inculcation of OMB financial systems and reporting tools into all finance supported departments.
• Cross-train, mentor and motivate existing personnel within the Financial Systems Team to ensure consistent performance.
• Maintain technical and end user documentation to ensure ongoing delivery and user support.
• Serve as the Hyperion subject matter expert, fill in for the Deputy Director and Director Financial Systems when not available, and provide for other requests as necessary.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Must have experience in the implementation and maintenance of Oracle Hyperion Planning applications.
• Must have a background in Oracle Data Integration (ODI) package development, maintenance, and execution.
• Must be experienced in the development, testing and incorporation of calculation rules. 
• Must have experience creating reports in Oracle Financial Reporting Studio (FRS)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with all internal levels within the Finance Division
• Demonstrated ability to work in a high-profile, high-pressure environment effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with key internal stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to complete short- and long-term projects effectively and as efficiently as possible.
• Demonstrated analytical capabilities and quantitative skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or comparable applications, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
REQUIRED 
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting or Computer Science field or an equivalent combination of education and experience from an accredited college may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 5 years related experience as an administrator of a Hyperion Planning application, including at least 3 years in a managerial and/or leadership role in a large, multi-faceted, fast-paced organization or governmental body preferred.

PREFERRED
• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Familiarity with the MTA’s financial process.
• Familiarity with the MTA’s policies and procedures.

OTHER INFORMATION:
Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”).

Equal Employment Opportunity 
MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.