Business / Financial Analyst 5912-1

***This is not a technical role - This is a Business Analyst, not a Technical Business Analyst.

This is a hybrid role with 3 days on site (or more as needed) and 2 days remote

Available locations are 2 Broadway NY; JCC in Jamaica NY, Graybar Building

Candidate is required to be within commuting distance of NYC to maintain hybrid work environment

Overview

The organization is seeking a Consultant to support and manage financial reporting and broader responsibilities across the full IT landscape.

Key Responsibilities

Support the MTA IT Department , IT Divisions and MTA Agencies with the following:

• Track IT contracts and collaborate with IT and Procurement staff to ensure renewals are processed without service interruption

• Forecast and track actual expenses relying on excel expertise for daily model updates

• Handle monthly accounting transactions including accruals, prepaids, reclass entries

• Perform basic financial analysis including reconciliations, variance commentary, cost-benefits and budget optimization

• Work with Budget Managers to understand and explain variances

• Track and support consulting/professional svc engagements in Beeline Vendor Management System and assist with onboarding new resources

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, or equivalent, or 1–3 years of relevant experience (Tier 1)

• Strong MS skills particularly Excel Expertise (Power BI a plus)

• Ability to perform high-volume work accurately and independently in fast-paced environment

• Budgeting-Variance Analysis and reconciliation experience

• Ability to manage rolling financial models

Additional/Helpful Qualifications

• PeopleSoft Procurement & Financial Modules,

• ServiceNow Asset/Contract Management

• Beeline Vendor Management System

• Basic knowledge of IT hardware, software, equipment and Maintenance agreements

• SQL or Python for data extraction

• Experience building and maintaining interactive dashboards

• Knowledge of Accounting and understanding of CapEx/OpEx treatment

• Hyperion and PeopleSoft ERP

• Experience with Cost allocation

• Prior experience working with or supporting organizations within the MTA a plus

Since 2000, Tri-Force Consulting Services (https://triforce-inc.com) has been an MBE/SDB certified IT Consulting firm in the Philadelphia region. Tri-Force specializes in IT staffing, software development (web and mobile apps), systems integration, data analytics, system automation, cybersecurity, and cloud technology solutions for government and commercial clients. Tri-Force works with clients to overcome obstacles such as increasing productivity, increasing efficiencies through automation, and lowering costs. Our clients benefit from our three distinguishing core values: integrity, diligence, and technological excellence. Tri-Force is a six-time winner among the fastest-growing companies in Philadelphia and a four-time winner on the Inc. 5000 list of the nation's fastest-growing companies.