Description Position at MTA Headquarters
JOB TITLE:
Senior Manager, Lease Accounting
DEPT/DIV:
Accounts Receivable Reconciliation and Processing
WORK LOCATION:
2 Broadway
FULL/PART-TIME
FULL
SALARY RANGE:
$121,295 - $128,424
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 role leads the preparation and review of monthly lease accounting reconciliations and journal entries while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations. The Senior Manager-Lease Accounting is responsible for overseeing the annual audit process related to lease accounting matters and developing and implementing lease accounting policies and procedures.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the preparation and review of monthly lease accounting reconciliations and journal entries
- Ensure compliance with lease accounting standards and regulations
- Oversee the annual audit process related to lease accounting matters
- Develop and implement lease accounting policies and procedures
- Analyze lease agreements for accounting implications and provide technical guidance
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate reporting and integration of lease data
- Monitor changes in lease accounting standards and update processes accordingly
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
- May be required to work hours outside regular work hours, as applicable
- Observes the work performed by contractors, as applicable
- Reviews invoices and approves them if the work has contractual standards, as applicable
- Addresses performance issues with the contractor when possible, as applicable
- Escalates issues to other parties when needed, as applicable
Required Qualifications:
Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Accounting Compliance
- Financial Auditing
- Policy Development
- Technical Accounting Expertise
- Data Analysis
- Regulatory Knowledge
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Leadership
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Minimum 7 years in lease accounting or relevant financial roles
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Master's degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS) in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in accounting leadership positions and managerial and/or leadership roles
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").
