Assistant Director, Bureau of Budget Administration

City of New York • Long Island City, NY

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Bureau of Budget Administration within the Division of Finance is seeking to hire an Accountant II to perform duties as an assistant director. The Division of Finance has central responsibility and authority for policy analysis, program development, performance tracking and improvement, financial management, resource maximization and technical assistance. Finance helps to ensure that programs and administrative operations have the information, analysis, funding and technical capacity to deliver critical services effectively and meet DOHMH's objectives. Finance values motivated, energetic individuals committed to achieving excellence in a public sector environment and a desire to be part of a city agency that is revolutionizing public health and mental hygiene services. Finance positions require analytic, interpersonal communications and problem-solving skills.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in accounting, including one course each in advanced accounting and auditing; or A valid New York State Certified Public Accountant license.
• At least one year of experience as an Accountant - Assignment Level I or at least two years of satisfactory full-time professional accounting or auditing experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervising budget analysts in monitoring the PS and OTPS CTL/State and grant budget and calculating for analysis, evaluation, and projection
• Overseeing the application, implementation, modification, and closing out process of grants for assigned divisions
• Serving as DOHMH’s liaison between programs and federal, state, and private funding source
• Assisting in the preparation, review, and implementation of financial plans
• Assisting in ad hoc analyses and inquiries to requests from senior management and/ or outside entities, including City Hall, City Council and Office of Management and Budget

Benefits

• Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance.
• Premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
• A public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• A tax-deferred savings program
• A robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
• Job Security

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level