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SENIOR MANAGER, FINANCIAL REPORTING

NJ Transit
Newark, NJ, United States
Full-time

Senior Manager, Financial Reporting

Finance

Job Description :

Move forward with us! At NJ TRANSIT, you'll join us in transforming the third-largest transportation agency in North America.

We are committed to delivering safe, reliable service that gets customers to their destinations on time-and we're looking to hire talented folks with a commitment to excellence to make it all possible.

Summary :

Review the financial statements and footnotes, including cashflow statement.

Review and approve work papers and financial statements for the defined contribution and defined benefit pension plans NJ TRANSIT offers to its employees.

Responsible for coordinating the audit of pension statements with the outside audit firm contracted.

Roles and Responsibilities :

  • Co-ordinates and manages the timely and accurate preparation of all internal and external financial reports.
  • Interacts with departments within company and outside of company to collect supporting schedules and follows up with external auditors.

Directs the development and preparation of the financial section of the Annual Report, including management's discussion and analysis.

Assist director to oversees the preparation of work papers and financial statements for the defined contribution and defined benefit pension plans.

Responsible for coordinating the audit of pension statements with the outside audit firm contracted. Financial statements must be completed on a timely basis to enable issuance to pension committees.

Reviews the year end workpapers for statement of net position, changes in statement of net position, and cashflow statement for annual report.

Follows up with auditors for the supporting schedules.

Compiles, and in some cases prepares, the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the NJ TRANSIT annual report. Ensures that all footnotes are supported by appropriate work papers and agree to the published financial statement figures.

Responsible for assisting with the proofreading of the annual report.

Conducts special research and prepares unique presentations for upper management as required where no clear precedent exists.

This may include Power Point presentations or specific analytical analysis for internal or external audiences.

  • Manages the preparation of National Transportation Database reports and follows up on the explanations of year over year analysis.
  • Prepares indirect cost rates to obtain FTA approval. Research federal super circular and OMB new rules and regulations.

Communicates with independent auditors for justifications.

Performs assigned duties during the monthly close including, but not limited to, preparation of journal entries and analysis, processing transactions, and research into significant budget variances.

Supervision Given to :

Principal Accountants

Education, Experience, and Qualifications :

Minimum :

  • Baccalaureate degree in accounting, 6 years of experience in financial statement and footnote preparation.
  • Knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, and applicable GASB rules. CPA firm experience preferable.
  • Knowledge of computerized financial systems and Oracle General Ledger systems.
  • Must be proficient in general PC and office software applications including, but not limited to, Excel, Word, Access, and Power Point.

Knowledge and Skills :

Essential :

Financial statement preparations

Preferred :

CPA Firm Experience

At NJ Transit, you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefits package :

  • Comprehensive Family Health Insurance - Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Leave
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits Plan
  • Retirement Plans
  • 401(a) - Retirement plan with a 6% employer contribution
  • 401(k) - Retirement saving plan with up to an 3% company match
  • 457(b) - Deferred Savings Plan

At NJ TRANSIT, diversity and inclusivity are vital to our success as are committed to hiring individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and veteran status.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply and join our team.

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