MTA Office of the Inspector General - Financial Analyst

Description Metropolitan Transportation Authority Office of the Inspector General Salary: $73,454 - $91,817 Hours: 37.
5 per week; Full-Time – 8:30 a.
m.
to 5:00 p.
m.
(7.
5 hours/day) Office of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Inspector General: The Office of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Inspector General (OIG) is an independent agency created in 1983 to oversee and review the operations of the MTA.
The MTA, which employees over 70,000 people, includes among other entities, New York City Transit, the Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North Railroad, MTA Bridges & Tunnels, Staten Island Rapid Transit, and MTA Construction & Development.
The OIG promotes safety, economy, and efficiency in MTA agencies and programs while also detecting and deterring waste, fraud, abuse, and misconduct.
The OIG employs attorneys, auditors, analysts, investigators, data scientists, computer forensic specialists, and support personnel.
The OIG has unrestricted access to all MTA records and has broad authority to subpoena documents and take witness testimony under oath.
Exercising that authority, the OIG conducts management reviews, performance audits, and civil and criminal investigations.
As part of its investigations and audits, OIG identifies systemic vulnerabilities and makes recommendations.
The OIG’s reports have resulted in reforms that have improved many aspects of MTA operations.
When fraud, corruption and other illegal activities by MTA employees, contractors, and others who do business with the MTA are uncovered, the OIG works with prosecutors to pursue criminal charges.
Position Summary: Under the general direction of the Executive Deputy Inspector General for Investigations or their designee, the OIG Financial Analyst will participate in and conduct confidential and sensitive financial investigations regarding allegations of fraud or other corrupt activities that may involve MTA officials, employees and persons or entities doing business with the MTA.
The selected candidate will perform assignments that may include, but not be limited to: examining and analyzing financial records and documents, participating in and conducting interviews, preparing reports, working with prosecutorial agencies, and, if necessary, testifying at hearings and court proceedings.
The Financial Analyst will coordinate their work with teams of investigators and investigative attorneys, and also provide support to the Executive Deputy Inspector General for Legal as necessary.
Duties and Responsibilities: Conduct high-quality, complex, comprehensive, financial analysis and investigations, into allegations of fraud, waste, and abuse by the MTA and its affiliates, consultants and contractors and employees.
Analyze complaint allegations, data, and reports to proactively investigate areas of inquiry.
Analyze financial statements, bank statements, financial records and government databases pertaining to alleged illicit or improper activity within the MTA and its affiliates, consultants and contractors and employees thereof.
Prepare written and oral investigative briefings, spreadsheets, charts and reports, as needed.
Cross-reference various data and information sources to develop an enhanced view of investigative subjects or areas of interest to identify the existence of potential relationships.
Manage and prioritize assigned caseload efficiently and effectively.
Present results of analysis, both orally and in writing, to members of the investigative team, Investigations leadership and individuals outside the OIG as directed.
Organize case files and provide support, including drafting subpoenas and processing documents.
Testify in administrative hearings and other proceedings as required.
Pursuant to authorization by the EDIG Investigations, this position is eligible for tele-working according to office policies.
Qualifications/Relevant Experience: A bachelor’s degree with a strong preference for 24 credits in accounting.
Five years of experience working as a financial analyst, auditor or accountant, or equivalent experience.
Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
Strong technology skills are preferred, including using Excel to manage data sets and an ability to conduct research utilizing various search engines.
Ability to balance multiple assignments.
Additionally, the individual selected for the position must have excellent organizational, time management and multitasking skills.
The ability to analyze and synthesize large amounts of information, and excellent written and verbal communication skills, are also required.
Finally, applicants who are available to work in this position for at least two years are preferred.
How to Apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter to: RECRUITMENTS@MTAIG.
ORG We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity.
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