Manager, Budget & Forecasting
Summary of Duties:
Reporting directly to the Director, Budget, prepares annual operating budget for sales tax and revenues and monitors budgetary performance throughout the year. Provides projections for financial presentations and external SEC-oriented reporting requirements. Tracks and forecasts sales tax, ridership/revenue, consumer price index and other economic data on a regular basis. Track data used for adjustments to the current budgets and development of future budgets. Participates in the development and implementation of next year’s operating budget goal and guidelines. Prepares and maintains analysis tools in support of the assumption book given to the Board Budget Committee. Promotes safe work practices as well as maintains and fosters a safe work environment. Performs other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in business or related field. A CPA, CMA, MBA or MPA is a plus.
• In addition to #1, a minimum of three (3) years of progressive finance and/or accounting experience which, includes financial analysis and forecasting.
• Progressively responsible financial analysis experience in railroading, transportation or related industry.
• Strong interpersonal and human relations skills in dealing with all levels of management, external groups and organizations required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites.
• Must have excellent analytical, oral and written communications skills.
• Supervisory experience required.
Other Important Information:
ß Subject to a physical examination/drug test and background check to verify information regarding education, employment history, vehicle and criminal history.
ß Only resumes with salary history will be considered.
ß Only qualified candidates will receive consideration.
ß Relocation is not available for this position.
If you are interested in applying for a position at Metra, please send your cover letter which must include the position title, your resume and salary history to:
E-mail: jobs@metrarr.com
Metra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.
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