LINDSAY C. BEEDIAHRAM
Queens,USA
Summary
Results-oriented finance professional with over 15 years of experience in financial management and strategic leadership. Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, accounting, financial analysis, contract oversight and project management, with a proven ability to implement financial systems that optimize budgetary strategies in alignment with organizational objectives. Experienced as Chief of Staff, effectively coordinating operations to enhance mission success. Exceptional collaborator with strong analytical skills, adept at conducting comprehensive research and driving innovative solutions. Possesses excellent organizational and interpersonal abilities to achieve successful outcomes. Proven history of leading high-performing teams and executing strategic initiatives that drive organizational growth. Successfully directed cross-functional projects that resulted in significant process improvements and operational efficiencies. Demonstrated leadership and communication skills in fostering collaborative environments and delivering impactful results.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Finance & Administration, Real Estate Department
MTA Headquarters
01.2023 - Current
- Oversee all financial matters related to the Real Estate Department, including property management agreements, financial reporting, funding requests, budget development, and contractual analysis
- Manage lease and license revenue tracking, budgeting, forecasting, and all accounts payable and receivable processes
- Direct procurement activities, including RFP management, contract compliance, and tracking for the department
- Lead personnel management efforts, including job creation, posting, and staffing decisions
- Ensure consistency and integrity in internal processes, reporting, and procedure manuals across transaction management, tenant management, property management, and project management functions
- Oversee vendor contracts, ensuring compliance with agency standards and fostering positive relationships with external partners
Deputy Director, Real Estate Department
MTA Headquarters
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Provided leadership and strategic vision to the Real Estate Finance Unit and manages all financial accountabilities associated with revenue generated from conventional leasing activity, transit-oriented development and public private partnership agreements (advertising, broadband telecommunications, etc.)
- Oversaw the operations of the Real Estate Finance Unit and all financial matters related to the operations of the Real Estate Department including operating expense and revenue budget; property management and project management agreements including financial reporting, funding requests, budget development and contractual analysis
- Assists in the oversight of the 3rd party contract expenditures in support of in the maintenance and repair activities and the procurement of maintenance contracts with multiple 3rd party office buildings totaling over 2.7 million square feet as well as the Battery Parking Garage
- Project Management Lead for the GASB 87 Lease Accounting Standard which was successfully implemented
- Oversee MTA Real Estate’s budgeting and reporting processes to meet COVID-19 response and financial impacts
- Lead MTA Real Estate’s Internal Control Framework in conjunction with MTA Corporate Compliance
- Ensure that all documentation is submitted to the Office of the State Comptroller in compliance with all applicable laws and executive orders
Assistant Deputy Director, Corporate Budget
MTA Metro-North Railroad
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Managed the planning, consolidation and reporting of Metro-North’s Financial Plan including the Operating Budget & Forecast projections and Cash Subsidy requirements
- Developed models to reflect collective bargaining wage settlements for represented and non-represented staff; incorporate model output into several plan cycles and develop methodology to track report actual results against projections
- Guided three direct-report staff and five junior team members to take ownership of forecasting and reporting processes and recommend improvements
- Developed and oversee new budgeting and reporting processes to meet COVID-19 response and financial impacts
- Attended Metro-North Executive Financial Review Committee; set meeting agenda and ensure that directives are properly incorporated in financial plan cycles
- Finance lead for Penn Station Access Operating Budget impacts
- Managed Metro-North response to meet significant MTA savings targets
Assistant Director, Corporate Budget
MTA Metro-North Railroad
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Managed the monthly Financial Report for distribution to the Metro-North Executive Leadership Team, MTA HQ, Metro-North Committee and External Stakeholders
- Oversee Metro-North’s cash reporting by implementing new financial plan/monthly cash reporting procedures and coordinating cash management strategies
- Provided executive level reports to review and evaluate budget projections to meet Metro-North Senior Management, MTA Board and MTA fiduciary requirements, highlighting variances and areas of concern
- Led the cost allocation reporting between Metro-North and the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CDOT) by managing the cost allocation model, providing corrective action to improve the reporting process and explaining all major variances to plan
- Key member of operating budget allocation model development with Hyperion Planning to forecast CDOT funding requirements
Manager, Corporate Budget
MTA Metro-North Railroad
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Managed financial planning of $250 million operating expense budget for the Maintenance of Way department by identifying monthly and financial plan variances, coordinating multi-year funding needs and working with department managers to improve the efficiency of operations by providing related analytical support
- Improved monthly consolidated and departmental reporting efficiencies by utilizing Hyperion Planning
- Assisted in the transition of a Management Initiative tracking tool in Microsoft Access to an Oracle Database model and instructed staff and department managers on revised quantitative and qualitative input
Budget Analyst
MTA Bridges & Tunnels
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Managed financial planning for the Operations division by evaluating budget submissions and expenditure requests and advising on cost-effectiveness measures and funding adequacy
- Developed benefit-cost and net present value evaluation of existing and proposed agency capital investment projects, specific work includes development of costs associated with project and estimating benefits/savings gained through project implementation
- Assessed departmental procurement contracts to ensure monies are available and cost savings measures are implemented
- Produced monthly, quarterly and year-to-date financial reporting packages through Hyperion Planning for Senior Management providing detailed explanations of variances against budget, prior month, and prior year
Senior Financial Analyst
MTA Headquarters
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Created and managed top-level presentations for the MTA’s Budget Director and Chief Financial Officer for MTA Board Committee meetings and public hearings
- Managed a financial analysis model to produce consolidated financial plans for all MTA Agencies
- Worked with the New York State Division of Budget to facilitate accurate forecasting of tax-generated revenue and ensured payments to the MTA were processed in a timely manner
- Performed economic and statistical analysis on the macroeconomic factors driving over $2 billion in local and state tax generated revenue
Financial Analyst II/I
MTA Headquarters
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Organized monthly, financial plan and forecast reports based on business and actual trends along with re-forecasts of the operating plan and cash flow projections
- Provided monthly variance analysis reports, which analyzed and explained major variances of Agency and consolidated revenues and expenses on both a cash and accrual basis for the MTA Finance Committee
- Assisted the Budget Director by managing and reviewing the selection process of agency procurement submissions to ensure monies are budgeted, expenditures are reasonable and appropriate and cost benefit measures have been taken
Assistant Budget Analyst
NYC Mayor’s Office of Management and Budget
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Analyzed and provided recommendations for major policy and budget decisions for 59 NYC Community Boards
- Processed budget modifications through NYC’s Financial Management System (FMS) and forecasted expenses
- Acted as liaison between OMB and various New York City agencies, stakeholders and budget monitors
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Cornell University
01.2004
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Verbal and written communication
- People Management
- Operations Management
- Staff Development
- Business Planning
- Program Management
- Contract and Vendor Management
- Financial Reporting
- Business Development
- Financial Management
- Legal and Regulatory Compliance
Timeline
Director, Finance & Administration, Real Estate Department
MTA Headquarters
01.2023 - Current
Deputy Director, Real Estate Department
MTA Headquarters
01.2022 - 01.2023
Assistant Deputy Director, Corporate Budget
MTA Metro-North Railroad
01.2018 - 01.2022
Assistant Director, Corporate Budget
MTA Metro-North Railroad
01.2014 - 01.2018
Manager, Corporate Budget
MTA Metro-North Railroad
01.2012 - 01.2014
Budget Analyst
MTA Bridges & Tunnels
01.2011 - 01.2012
Senior Financial Analyst
MTA Headquarters
01.2010 - 01.2011
Financial Analyst II/I
MTA Headquarters
01.2007 - 01.2010
Assistant Budget Analyst
NYC Mayor’s Office of Management and Budget
01.2005 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Science -
Cornell University
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