Metronorth Railroad

Deputy Director, Financial Analysis

Metronorth Railroad$137K — $166K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences with a focus on Business, Finance, Economics, or Public Policy Analysis.
  • Minimum 8 years of relevant experience, including 4 years in a supervisory/leadership role.
  • Strong analytical skills to synthesize complex financial information.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office and familiarity with ERP systems.
  • Ability to professionally engage with various levels within the organization.
  • Diverse aptitude for financial management.

Responsibilities

  • Direct the development of Agency financial plans for budget conformity and performance goals.
  • Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual budget reviews, including financial reporting to executive staff.
  • Monitor financial performance and propose corrective measures as needed.
  • Lead special projects to enhance understanding of MTA's financial and operational efficiency.
  • Collaborate with peers to improve financial workflows and represent the unit during system upgrades.
  • Select, develop, and mentor staff while fostering a professional work environment.
  • Maintain relationships with external entities to represent agency financial interests.

Benefits

  • Teleworking eligibility after 30 days of hire, currently one day per week.
  • Opportunities for professional development and staff mentoring.
Full Job Description
Job ID: 17311

Business Unit: MTA Headquarters

Location: New York, NY, United States

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department: Mgmt and Bud HQ B&T and C&D

Date Posted: Sep 11, 2026

Description

JOB TITLE:

Deputy Director, Financial Analysis

DEPT/DIV:

M ana g e m en t and Bud get HQ B&T and C&D

WORK LOCATION:

2 Broadway

FULL/PART-TIME

FUL L

SALARY RANGE:

$ 137,385 - $ 166,899

DEADLINE:

Until filled

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.

Position Objective:

This position directs and oversees forecasting, monthly analysis and financial management processes at one or more MTA Agencies. This includes guiding staff in identifying opportunities for enhanced budget controls, cost saving initiatives, and budget risks. The primary objective is to ensure labor and non-labor resources are available to support the strategic and operating goals of the MMTA, and funds are optimized to a reasonable extent.

This position is highly visible and will be expected to make financial presentations to MTA and Agency senior executives, external entities and senior staff within the MTA as requested. This position is situated within the MTA-wide Office of Management and Budget. Members of OMB are expected to share best practices, coordinate on topics cutting across constituent MTA agencies, and on occasion rotate to focus on other portions of the MTA as needed.

Responsibilities:
  • Direct the development of Agency financial plans, ensuring departmental and Agency conformity with corporate budgeting assumptions, expense reduction targets, and other actions for budget balancing. Effectively guide and assist departments and agency executive leadership in developing a financial plan that allows the agency to achieve operating performance goals while remaining within the overall MTA financial envelope.
  • Direct the staff and oversee the monthly, quarterly and annual review and reporting of operating budget results including revenues, accrued and cash expenses, headcount, overtime, employee availability and key operating performance metrics. Reports provided to agency department heads and executive staff, MTA executive staff, MTA Board and other parties.
  • Work with Agency and departmental staff to monitor financial performance and develop recommendations for corrective action and/or budget modification.
  • Perform and direct special projects that enhance MTA's understanding of financial and operational trends, problems or issues affecting efficiency and effectiveness of MTA services. Recommend strategies to overcome problems or to achieve desired results, including ways to: improve financial controls; ensure intergovernmental financial assistance; improve understanding of the relationship between costs, services, and ridership; and explore other areas to provide useful information to Operating Agencies.
  • Work with other Directors/Deputy Directors in Management & Budget, and their staff, to improve workflows related to financial plans, forecasts and analyses. Act as the representative for this OMB unit when the implementation or upgrades to financial systems occurs. Represent the unit on committees and task forces, especially in the areas of functional consolidations and financial and operational efficiencies.
  • Select, develop, and motivate staff. Provide prompt and effective coaching and counseling. Review performance of staff. Create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables all employees to develop and contribute to their full potential.
  • Maintain liaison and interface with external entities including Connecticut Department of Transportation, Amtrak, Moynihan Train Hall Coop Board, Northeast Corridor Commission, etc. Represent agency financial and budgetary interests with these entities.
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to synthesize complex financial information.
  • A diverse aptitude for financial management is necessary.
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills are necessary.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Familiarity with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems.
  • Minimum five years of experience supervising staff.
  • Ability to professionally deal with all levels within the organization and MTA.


Required Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) from an accredited university or college, with a preferred concentration in Business, Finance, Economics, Public Policy Analysis or related field is required.
  • Minimum 8 years of experience of which 4 years must have been in a supervisory/leadership position or managed a process or function. Experience should include, but not be limited to, developing complex and sophisticated multi-year financial plans for either government or private organizations, as well as budgeting, revenue and cost analysis, report writing and financial planning.


Preferred Education and Experience:
  • Master's degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS) a related field.


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").

About Metronorth Railroad

Metro-North Railroad is a commuter railroad that serves the northern suburbs of New York City. The railroad was founded in 1983 and is owned by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Metro-North operates three main lines, the Hudson Line, the Harlem Line, and the New Haven Line, which together serve over 85 million passengers annually. The railroad has a fleet of over 400 rail cars and operates over 700 trains per day. In addition to commuter service, Metro-North also operates several tourist trains, including the popular Fall Foliage and Holiday Express trains.
Learn more about Metronorth Railroad
Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$100 million
Founded
1983
5 Year Trend
-5%
Revenue
$1 billion

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