Senior Manager - Receivables & Collections (Hybrid/Remote)

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA); New York (NY); Hybride; USD 116 000 - 128 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) seeks a Senior Manager to lead NYCT Accounts Receivable and Collections. You will direct month-end close, billing processing, and annual FTA NTDB submissions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

The role demands strategic oversight of GL activities and staff development. Qualified candidates hold a BA/BS in Accounting or Finance with at least 7 years of relevant experience and strong supervisory capabilities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated supervisory and/or leadership abilities.
• Must have knowledge of a general ledger system.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with all internal levels within a given organization.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact well with external agencies and regulatory authorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a high-profile, high-pressure environment effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with key internal and/or external stakeholders.
• 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 of responsibility.
• Demonstrated ability to complete short- and long-term projects effectively and as efficiently as possible.
• Demonstrated analytical capabilities and quantitative skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or comparable applications, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsabilités

• Manager is responsible for assisting with month-end close, directing the opening and closing of all job numbers, and processing billing requests.
• Coordinate annual submission to the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) National Transit Database (NTD). Ensure compliance with audit provisions and timelines dictated by the contracts.
• Manage general ledger activities, journal entry adjustments, account analysis, and account distribution related to assigned A/R accounts.
• Direct and review the analysis of variances to the General Ledger and determine causes and required corrective measures.
• Manage mentoring of staff member(s) and cross-training of key functions within the Accounts Receivable Processing and Reconciliation group. Tasks include reviewing and updating accounting procedure instructions, process walkthroughs, and hands-on practice.
• Collections and Customer Inquiry management. Review, substantiate, and gather all supporting documents for discussion with Senior Management as required.
• Support the Deputy Director in reporting, reviewing, and analyzing day-to-day processes and requests throughout the Accounts Receivable group.
• Participate in special projects within the Controller’s Group.
• Select, develop, and motivate personnel within the department. Provide career development for subordinates. Provide prompt and effective coaching and counseling. Responsible for discipline/termination of employees when necessary. Review performance of staff. Create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables all employees to develop and contribute to their full potential.

Connaissances

Leadership

GL knowledge

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder engagement

MS Office

Formation

BA/Finance or Accounting

7+ years experience

Outils

PeopleSoft Financials

Description du poste

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) seeks a Senior Manager to lead NYCT Accounts Receivable and Collections. You will direct month-end close, billing processing, and annual FTA NTDB submissions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

The role demands strategic oversight of GL activities and staff development. Qualified candidates hold a BA/BS in Accounting or Finance with at least 7 years of relevant experience and strong supervisory capabilities.