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Senior Manager, Financial Reporting

NJ Transit
Newark, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 2/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2025

Senior Manager, Financial Reporting

Finance

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 :

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • Six (6) years of experience in financial statement and footnote preparation.
  • Master's degree in accounting can be substituted for bachelor's degree in non-related area.
  • Knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, and applicable GASB rules.
  • CPA firm experience required.
  • Knowledge of computerized financial systems.
  • Knowledge and Skills :

    Essential :

  • Financial statement preparations.
  • CPA Firm Experience Required
  • Knowledge of computerized financial systems required
  • Preferred :

  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Products with advanced MS Excel and Power Point experience.
  • Must have excellent written and verbal skill.
  • Strong accounting technical skills preferable
  • 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 we 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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    Job Details

    City : Newark

    State : NJ

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