Financial Liaison (LIRR/MNR)

Metropolitan Transportation Authority • New York, NY

179d • $169,700 - $188,555

About The Position

The Financial Liaison is responsible for working closely with assigned MTA Agencies to create a real and active partnership with both operations and management, helping the organization deliver on its strategic priorities. Additionally, the role has a solid line of reporting to the Deputy CFO and a dotted line to Agency Presidents. This role is viewed as part of the executive team/part of the Agency President's team and is expected to participate in high-level decision-making. The Financial Liaison will be expected to coordinate and provide 'real-time' support to MTA Agency Leaders on the complex day-to-day financial aspects of their Agency. The incumbent will work closely with the Finance Centers of Excellence to cater to the Agency's needs on time and of high quality. Other key deliverables include implementing strategic and tactical projects, KPI development, budget feedback, and assisting the senior leadership in all key financial decisions. Critical to their success is an ability to communicate their message, to understand their audience, and to deliver the information. The successful candidate will be able to draw on exceptional interpersonal skills as well as deep knowledge of financial fundamentals to problem solve, identify areas of risk, and partner with management on all finance-related topics. The candidate will be responsible for balancing the business requirements with the finance capabilities, becoming instrumental in developing the controlling landscape to continuously add value to the organization.

Requirements

• Must have extensive knowledge of financial planning and analysis.
• Demonstrated analytical capabilities and quantitative skills.
• Must have knowledge of the MTA organization and the financial structure of the MTA and the constituent Agencies.
• Must have knowledge of the Agency related to this position.
• Must have knowledge of State and local government financial and political processes, including knowledge of government taxation and subsidy funding as they relate to sustaining MTA operations.
• Must be a seasoned/experienced professional with a high level of decision-making experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a high profile, high pressure environment.
• Excellent organizational and presentation skills.
• Must have strong managerial skills to effectively direct a staff of professional and technical employees in implementing the short- and long-term goals and direction for the area(s) of responsibility.
• Demonstrated ability to work with all internal levels within a given organization, including the MTA Board.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact well with internal and external stakeholders, including the Governor's Office, New York City government, elected and other public officials, as well as any staff located at other federal or state agencies or authorities.
• Demonstrated ability to complete short- and long-term projects effectively and as efficiently as possible.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in a related field
• Familiarity with the MTA's policies and procedures
• Familiarity with the MTA's collective bargaining procedures

Responsibilities

• Be involved in the decision-making by partnering with key senior stakeholders in the Agencies to provide financial support to facilitate the achievement of the overall business objectives.
• Responsible for working closely with assigned MTA Agencies to create a real and active partnership with both operations and management to help the organization deliver on its strategic priorities.
• Acts as part of the executive team/part of the Agency President's team, participating in high-level decision-making.
• Drive strategy execution within the Agency through major strategic or tactical initiatives such as cost savings or revenue optimization projects.
• Manage and communicate the performance of the agreed-upon projects/actions to ensure that their outcomes can be concretely measured and that there is a single source of truth for the numbers.
• Participate in target setting and ensure that both short and long term strategic priorities are met. Support the business to ensure the creation of accurate, realistic, and achievable budgets within issued guidelines.
• Provide the Financial Centers of Excellence Agency with insights and guidance on the main financial assumptions.
• Problem solve finance related queries in the business setting and be a leader and conduit in the finance transformation implementation within the Agency.
• Ensure data integrity and continuously strive to improve the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the organization.
• Maintain relationships with Federal, State, and City officials and staff involved with the various aspects of MTA finances.
• Work with colleagues and management to develop decision making principles based on sound economic fundamentals and viable solutions.
• Share best practices across the organization.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Eligible for teleworking, which is currently one day per week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees