Job Opportunities @Boston, MA

Job Summary

Safety Statement 
At the MBTA, we envision a thriving region enabled by a best-in-class transit system.  Our mission is to serve the public by providing safe, reliable, and accessible transportation.  MBTA’s core values are built around safety, service, equity, and sustainability and each employee that works for the MBTA performs their roles based on our vision, mission, and values.  This includes attendance, participation, and contribution in local safety committee meetings as needed.

Purpose and Scope
Works in collaboration with the Controller to plan, direct, organize, and supervise the financial management and informational reporting functions of the Authority through approximately twenty-six (26) management, professional and clerical personnel, including accounts payable & receivable, federal and state grant accounting, payroll, and general accounting/financial reporting.

Duties & Responsibilities

Principal Duties and Responsibilities 

• Assist and reconcile the financial analysis and management function of the Authority including long and short-term debt issuance, investment management and cash management operations.
• Assist and reconcile the accounting and reporting function of the Authority, including payroll administration, accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory accounting, and federal and state grant accounting.
• Prepare long and short-range financial projections of the sources and disposition of Authority funds and consults with external financial advisors, consultants, and underwriters in the development of the most cost-effective financial plans and strategies for the Authority.
• Manage staff and directly supervise functional supervisors of the department; this includes the establishment of annual goals and objectives, the development and monitoring of the departmental budget, and recruitment and development of subordinate staff.
• Serve as one of Authority’s financial advisors and assist in the preparation of financial presentations to the Controller, C.F.O., Chief Administrative Officer, General Manager, and the Board of Directors.
• Maintain financial reporting systems and report on the financial status of the Authority.
• Develop and maintain control procedures, oversee the responsibilities of personnel for all accounting entry processing in general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reconciliation of accounts. Directs monthly closing process, reviews completeness of reconciliations and schedules to facilitate timely closing of periods.
• Work collaboratively with risk management and insurance administration activities for the Authority including financial reporting of coverage, recognition of premiums and claims, administration of programs, and development of plans and strategies for the most cost-effective protection of Authority assets and risk exposure.
• Responsible for preparation and maintenance Open Checkbook/ C-Thru files for public disclosure, performs ad hoc reporting as requested by internal and external customers, supports interactions with, and responds to, third party administrators, vendors, customers, and external benefit administrators.
• Provide direction and works collaboratively with all external audit parties – external financial auditors, federal financial auditors, staff from State Auditor’s Office and other auditors as engaged.
• Recommend, manage, report on, and develop departmental systems, organization, and operations for the purpose of meeting the accounting, financial reporting, and management requirements of the Authority.
• Perform related duties as assigned. 

Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations.   See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.  
 
Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Available to work all shifts and locations as assigned or directed
• Available to work as per assignment by the MBTA twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week as directed by supervisory staff for severe weather conditions, emergencies or any other circumstances that may potentially impact service or the safety of service
• Have the ability to work any and all shifts and/or locations assigned or directed. 

Supervision  

• Manage a staff of six (6) 

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications

Minimum Education

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or related field.

Minimum Experience and Required Skills

• Seven (7) years of experience in the development and management of financial accounting analysis.
• Five (5) years of related supervisory, managerial, and/or leadership experience
• Experience with Oracle/PeopleSoft Accounting and Human Resources Capital applications.
• Effective organizational, analytical, quantitative, multitasking, and time management skills.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and Oracle Database applications.
• Successfully pass an Excel assessment exam 
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization as needed. 
• Ability to comprehend, communicate, and respond to instructions, orders, signs, notices, inquiries, etc. in English 
• Ability to provide internal and external customers with courteous and professional experiences 
• Ability to supervise or work effectively with diverse workforce 
• Ability to adhere to rules, regulations, collective bargaining agreements (if applicable) and policies of the MBTA including the EEO, anti-discrimination, anti-harassment, and anti-retaliation policies 
• Ability to pass a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check, comprehensive background screening, and role appropriate MBTA’s medical clinic screening, potentially including a physical examination and drug and alcohol screening 
• Have a satisfactory work record for the two (2) years immediately prior to the closing date of this posting, including overall employment, job performance, discipline, and safety records (infractions and/or offenses occurring after the closing of the posting and before the filling of a vacancy may preclude a candidate from consideration for selection) 
• Ability to uphold the rights and interests of the MBTA while building and maintaining effective relationships with employees and co-workers 
• Ability to work all shifts and / or locations assigned, directed, or necessary for this position, including (for some transit / operations roles) up to twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week as necessary to accommodate severe weather conditions, emergencies, or any other circumstances that may potentially impact service or the safety of service

Substitutions Include

Preferred Experience 

• Master’s degree from and accredited institution in Business Administration.
• Ten (10) years of total experience in the development and management of financial accounting analysis.
• Experience working in the public sector and/or transit industry. 

Substitutions 

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Master’s Degree in Business Admin, Finance, Accounting, or similar field may substitute for two (2 years of required work experience.

Job Conditions

• Adhere to rules, regulations, collective bargaining agreements (if applicable) and policies of the MBTA including the EEO, anti-discrimination, anti-harassment, and anti-retaliation policies.
• Ability to pass a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check, background screening, and the MBTA’s medical requirements, including a physical examination and drug and alcohol screening. 
• Have a satisfactory work record for the two (2) years immediately prior to the closing date of this posting, including overall employment, job performance, discipline, and safety records (infractions and/or offenses occurring after the closing of the posting and before the filling of a vacancy may preclude a candidate from consideration for selection). 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and complexity of the work being performed by staff assigned to this job, and do not represent an exhaustive list of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities required of staff assigned to this position.

1. Safety Sensitive:  Incumbents will be subject to periodic physical examinations plus random drug and alcohol testing 
2. On-call 24/7:  Employee must be available to respond to page/text/call and report to work as determined by assigned department or the Authority  
3. Emergency Staff:  During declared “states of emergency,” employees working in this classification are required to report to work for their assigned work hours or as directed by management 

Employment Benefits at the MBTA

The MBTA offers comprehensive benefits packages to employees. Types of benefits offered at the MBTA are subject to the union affiliation / Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) of the position to which you apply. Benefits that may apply to your position include the following:

• Insurance: Health, Dental, Vision, Life (basic and supplemental), Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation, Personal Days, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays
• Retirement: pension or deferred compensation 401(a), plus MBTA contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to $10,000 per year)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) for student loans
• Commuter Choice Parking Program: pre-tax benefits for parking
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA): pre-tax benefits for healthcare-related expenses
• Discounted tickets for concerts, movies, travel / vacation, etc. via TicketsAtWork.com
• Shopping discounts via GovX.com
• Verizon and AT&T service discounts
• And more…

The above information is meant to be a general overview of the benefit programs offered by the MBTA. This summary is not a contract and is not meant to change the provisions of union contracts or Authority policy and does not establish a binding past practice

The MBTA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.