Director, Enterprise Financial Planning
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, New York, NY, United States
Director, Enterprise Financial Planning
Dept/Div:
Management & Budget
Work Location:
2 Broadway
Job Type:
Full
Salary Range:
$173,522 - $216,902
Deadline:
Until filled
Teleworking available one day per week. New hires eligible to apply 30 days after effective hire date.
Position Overview The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is North America’s largest transportation network serving a population of 15.3 million. This Director coordinates the development of the financial plan, ensuring timely, accurate financial information for strategic decisions and maintaining consistent financial practices across the Authority.
Responsibilities
Deliver timely, high‑quality consolidated MTA‑wide reports for informed decision‑making and Board meetings.
Consolidate budget reporting, gathering and analysing financials, subsidies, debt service, utilisation, headcount, farebox operation and recovery.
Review ridership, traffic, revenues and subsidies continuously to identify risks and opportunities; develop and track key performance indicators.
Develop, maintain and improve processes for forecasting ridership, traffic, revenues and subsidies; recommend fare, toll and subsidy scenarios.
Provide economic, financial and demographic assumptions for financial plans and develop risk profiles for economic conditions.
Develop cost forecasts for electric power, fuel, risk insurance, claims, employee/retiree health and pension for use in financial plans.
Direct fare and toll policy changes to maintain sufficient revenues for MTA solvency.
Oversee and direct a team, providing leadership, guidance, training and support.
Collaborate with other Directors in Management & Budget to improve forecasting workflows.
Work with Comptroller’s Office to ensure all funding sources are incorporated into financial plans.
Work closely with Finance organization to incorporate actual results into forecast updates.
Coordinate statistical sampling for passenger mileage estimation as required by the Federal Transit Administration; prepare quarterly subsidy report to NYS DOT.
Develop consolidated analysis and review of the 12‑month allocations for MTAHQ and all agencies.
Maintain and update MTA’s historical financial files.
Select, develop and motivate personnel; provide career development, coaching, counseling and performance reviews.
Oversee contractor/consultant/vendor performance: review work, invoices, address performance issues and, if necessary, take corrective action.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Extensive knowledge of financial planning, analysis, forecasting and budgetary control techniques.
Demonstrated analytical capabilities and quantitative skills.
Knowledge of MTA organization and its financial structure.
Knowledge of State and local government finance and subsidy processes.
Demonstrated leadership, personnel and project management skills.
Strategic goal setting, problem‑solving and analytical skills with independent judgment.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
Ability to build consensus with all stakeholders.
High‑pressure performance; flexible and adaptive.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Required Education And Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Public Policy Analysis or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible business and related management experience in financial or economic analysis and/or budgeting.
Minimum 4 years in a department‑head and/or managerial or project‑manager role in a large, multi‑faceted, fast‑paced organization or governmental body (preferred).
Preferred
Graduate degree in a related field.
Familiarity with MTA policies, procedures and collective bargaining procedures.
Experience with Hyperion Budget and Financial Planning or equivalent.
Other Information Per New York State Public Officers Law & 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including consideration of veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.
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Management & Budget
Work Location:
2 Broadway
Job Type:
Full
Salary Range:
$173,522 - $216,902
Deadline:
Until filled
Teleworking available one day per week. New hires eligible to apply 30 days after effective hire date.
Position Overview The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is North America’s largest transportation network serving a population of 15.3 million. This Director coordinates the development of the financial plan, ensuring timely, accurate financial information for strategic decisions and maintaining consistent financial practices across the Authority.
Responsibilities
Deliver timely, high‑quality consolidated MTA‑wide reports for informed decision‑making and Board meetings.
Consolidate budget reporting, gathering and analysing financials, subsidies, debt service, utilisation, headcount, farebox operation and recovery.
Review ridership, traffic, revenues and subsidies continuously to identify risks and opportunities; develop and track key performance indicators.
Develop, maintain and improve processes for forecasting ridership, traffic, revenues and subsidies; recommend fare, toll and subsidy scenarios.
Provide economic, financial and demographic assumptions for financial plans and develop risk profiles for economic conditions.
Develop cost forecasts for electric power, fuel, risk insurance, claims, employee/retiree health and pension for use in financial plans.
Direct fare and toll policy changes to maintain sufficient revenues for MTA solvency.
Oversee and direct a team, providing leadership, guidance, training and support.
Collaborate with other Directors in Management & Budget to improve forecasting workflows.
Work with Comptroller’s Office to ensure all funding sources are incorporated into financial plans.
Work closely with Finance organization to incorporate actual results into forecast updates.
Coordinate statistical sampling for passenger mileage estimation as required by the Federal Transit Administration; prepare quarterly subsidy report to NYS DOT.
Develop consolidated analysis and review of the 12‑month allocations for MTAHQ and all agencies.
Maintain and update MTA’s historical financial files.
Select, develop and motivate personnel; provide career development, coaching, counseling and performance reviews.
Oversee contractor/consultant/vendor performance: review work, invoices, address performance issues and, if necessary, take corrective action.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Extensive knowledge of financial planning, analysis, forecasting and budgetary control techniques.
Demonstrated analytical capabilities and quantitative skills.
Knowledge of MTA organization and its financial structure.
Knowledge of State and local government finance and subsidy processes.
Demonstrated leadership, personnel and project management skills.
Strategic goal setting, problem‑solving and analytical skills with independent judgment.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
Ability to build consensus with all stakeholders.
High‑pressure performance; flexible and adaptive.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Required Education And Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Public Policy Analysis or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible business and related management experience in financial or economic analysis and/or budgeting.
Minimum 4 years in a department‑head and/or managerial or project‑manager role in a large, multi‑faceted, fast‑paced organization or governmental body (preferred).
Preferred
Graduate degree in a related field.
Familiarity with MTA policies, procedures and collective bargaining procedures.
Experience with Hyperion Budget and Financial Planning or equivalent.
Other Information Per New York State Public Officers Law & 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including consideration of veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.
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