Description

JOB TITLE: Financial Analyst Levels I, II and III

SALARY RANGE:

Financial Analyst Level I - $59,506 - $78,101

Financial Analyst Level II - $64,032 - $84,041

Financial Analyst III - $71,328 - $93,618

HAY POINTS: 323 / 372 / 451

DEPT/DIV: Office of Management & Budget (OMB)

SUPERVISOR: Deputy Director Headquarters Budget

LOCATION: 2 Broadway New York, NY 10004

HOURS OF WORK: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm (7 ½ hours/day)

DEADLINE: Open until Filled

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:

The Financial Analyst Level I, II, and III provides varying levels of support and analysis dependent on the level to the Management and Budget Unit. The Financial Analyst role is responsible for assisting in the development, administration, and oversight in all labor and non-labor categories of the Bridges and Tunnels operating budget. Key activities include assisting in the development of the labor expense budget; producing critical headcount and overtime reports; working with departmental budget heads and liaisons on developing their operating and programmatic budgets; coordinating the preparation and delivery of all agency budget submissions to MTA Headquarters; assessing the appropriateness and funding availability for departmental expense requisitions; tracking

and analyzing expenses for operating budget development, monthly reporting, and ad hoc analytical projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop budgets and projections for future years for the Headquarters departments, Consolidated Functions and others as needed.
• Track actual expenses for non-labor categories against the budget, investigate differences, provide variance explanations including operating budget funded capital expenditures.
• Undertake revenue and/or expenditure research projects as needed.
• Contribute toward the writing and production of the Year-End Report, Annual Reports, Financial Plan narratives, and others.
• Assist in the development and monitoring of the personnel budget and position reporting.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Financial Analyst I

• Demonstrated proficiency in or ability to learn the Microsoft Office Suite or comparable applications, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of Multidimensional Database Management systems such as Hyperion Essbase preferred.
• Proficiency in and/or ability to learn communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in and/or ability to learn organizational and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in and/or ability to learn to work with all internal levels within a given organization.
• Proficiency in and/or ability to learn communicate and interact well with external agencies.
• Proficiency in and/or ability to learn completing short- and long-term projects effectively and as efficiently as possible.
• Proficiency in and/or ability to learn analytical and/or quantitative skills.

Financial Analyst II

• Demonstrated proficiency in or ability to learn the Microsoft Office Suite or comparable applications, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of Multidimensional Database Management systems such as Hyperion Essbase or related system.
• Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must have demonstrated ability to learn organizational and presentation skills.
• Must be able to work with all internal levels within a given organization.
• Must possess ability to communicate and interact well with external agencies.
• Must possess ability to complete short- and long-term projects effectively and as efficiently as possible.
• Must possess analytical and/or quantitative skills.

Financial Analyst III

• Demonstrated proficiency in or ability to learn the Microsoft Office Suite or comparable applications, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must possess strong organizational and presentation skills.
• Must possess demonstrated ability to work with all internal levels within a given organization.
• Must possess demonstrated ability to communicate and interact well with external agencies.
• Must possess demonstrated ability to complete short- and long-term projects effectively and as efficiently.
• Must possess demonstrated analytical and/or quantitative skills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

REQUIRED

Financial Analyst I

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Transportation, Public Policy or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience from an accredited college may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Financial Analyst II

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Transportation, Public Policy or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience from an accredited college may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 2 years related experience.

Financial Analyst III

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Transportation, Public Policy or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience from an accredited college may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 4 years related experience.

PREFERRED

Financial Analyst I

• Knowledge of Multidimensional Database Management systems such as Hyperion Essbase.
• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Familiarity with the MTA’s policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with the MTA and its operations

Financial Analyst II

• Knowledge of Multidimensional Database Management systems such as Hyperion Essbase.
• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Familiarity with the MTA’s policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with the MTA and its operations

Financial Analyst III

• Knowledge of Multidimensional Database Management systems such as Hyperion Essbase.
• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Familiarity with the MTA’s policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with the MTA and its operations

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”).

HOW TO APPLY:

MTA employees must apply via My MTA Portal. You can submit an online application by logging into My MTA Portal, clicking the My Job Search ribbon, and selecting the “Careers” link.

Logging in through My MTA Portal will link your BSC ID number to your job application to identify you as an internal applicant.

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.