Financial Analyst I, Ii, Iii

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:

• Track actual expenses for non-labor categories against the budget, investigate differences, provide variance explanations including operating budget funded capital expenditures.
• Develop budgets and projections for future years for the Headquarters departments, Consolidated Functions and others 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.
• Undertake revenue and/or expenditure research projects as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Financial Analyst I

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

Financial Analyst II

• Must have demonstrated ability to learn organizational and presentation skills.
• 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.
• Knowledge of Multidimensional Database Management systems such as Hyperion Essbase or related system.
• Must be able to work with all internal levels within a given organization.
• Must possess analytical and/or quantitative skills.
• Must possess ability to complete short- and long-term projects effectively and as efficiently as possible.
• Must possess ability to communicate and interact well with external agencies.

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 demonstrated analytical and/or quantitative skills.
• Must possess demonstrated ability to complete short- and long-term projects effectively and as efficiently.
• 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 excellent communication and interpersonal 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.
• Familiarity with the MTA’s policies and procedures.
• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Familiarity with the MTA and its operations

 

Financial Analyst II

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

 

Financial Analyst III

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

 

OTHER INFORMATION:

As an employee of MTA Headquarters, you may be required to complete an annual financial disclosure statement with the State of New York, if your position earns more than $105,472 (this figure is subject to change) per year or if the position is designated as a policy maker.

 

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.