Manager, Business Planning

Description

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.    

Opening:

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.

Position Objective:

The Manager is responsible for working closely with the New York City Transit Division to plan, develop, and manage its budget and financial plan. This position works with the NYCT Division finance and operations teams to formulate and implement strategies to improve efficiency, service quality, reliability, and maintenance.  Responsibilities include developing and analyzing the strategic business and financial plan, developing and analyzing annual operating budget requirements and performance, conducting special analytic management studies to improve services and cost effectiveness, and directing analytical support to evaluate investment program proposals to best advance NYCT’s mission.

Responsibilities:

• Managing the operating budget process and preparing the five-year financial plan for the New York City Transit Division through the three annual financial plans (February, July, and November).
• Conducting monthly budget variance analysis and understanding the rationale for trends
• Completing monthly overtime reporting and analysis
• Reporting on the Subway Action Plan - a $300M annual program with significant budgeting and reporting requirements by the State
• Completing special financial analysis, as required, including those related to FEMA reimbursement.
• Analyze annual operating budget requirements and results.
• Conduct analytic studies to improve cost effectiveness and optimize resource allocation.
• Evaluate the operating impacts of capital projects.
• Respond to finance-related inquiries.
• Work closely with OMB units to complete the financial plan.
• Document and validate results and present analyses and recommendations.
• Select, develop, and motivate personnel within the department.
• Provide career development for subordinates when applicable.
• Provide prompt and effective coaching and counseling.
• Responsible for the discipline/termination of employees when necessary. 
• Review the performance of staff. 
• Create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables all employees to develop and contribute to their full potential.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of financial planning and analysis.
• Demonstrated analytical capabilities and quantitative skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify the appropriate analytical processes to address issues, arrive at supportable recommendations, build consensus, and ensure implementation of changes.
• Project management skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics or related field, or an equivalent combination of education from an accredited college and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 5 years related experience, of which 18 months must have been in a supervisory/leadership position.

The Following is/are preferred:

• Experience in business analysis, budgeting, or business process reengineering.
• Knowledge of the MTA organization and an understanding of the Transit system and how it functions.
• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Prior experience working in a large, multi-faceted, fast-paced organization or governmental body.
• Attainment of or in the process of attaining specific functional licenses or certifications in the area of specialty, if applicable.
• Knowledge of Hyperion Planning.
• Familiarity with the MTA’s policies and procedures.

Other Information

May need to work outside of normal work hours (i.e., evenings and weekends)

Travel may be required to other MTA locations or other external sites.

According 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 those concerning veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

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

Salary : $95,481 - $113,092