Assistant Director of Financial Administration 2

New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets•Albany, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is seeking an Assistant Director Financial Administration 2 to work in the Division of Fiscal Management. The Assistant Director of Financial Administration 2, reporting to the Director of Financial Administration 3, will oversee and manage the agency's budgeting programs, revenue unit, and contract management division, ensuring these areas align with agency goals and maintain fiscal responsibility. This role involves assisting in the oversight of fiscal operations, including planning, executing, and monitoring agency budgets. The Assistant Director will also supervise and guide the fleet coordinator in strategic fleet management and planning. Furthermore, they will develop and implement financial strategies to manage diverse funding sources and multi-location programs. A significant part of the role includes leading and mentoring a team of professional staff, focusing on their development and performance. The Assistant Director will analyze the budgetary and financial impact of major programs on the agency, adapt budgeting and fiscal processes to accommodate significant program changes, and ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with all regulations and policies. Finally, they will communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders across various program areas. The Assistant Director Financial Administration 2 is a permanent, office-based position conveniently located in our headquarters at 10B Airline Drive in Albany, NY. We are located near the Albany International Airport and Wolf Road and provide ample free parking. This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday. Opportunities for telecommuting may be available in accordance with the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

Requirements

One year of permanent competitive service as an Assistant Director of Financial Administration 2.
One year of permanent, competitive service as an Associate Accountant, Associate Budgeting Analyst or Contract Management Specialist 2.
One year of permanent, competitive service as an Associate Accountant, SG-23, Associate Budgeting Analyst, SG-23 or Contract Management Specialist 2, SG-23.
Candidates must take the next scheduled Civil Service examination for this title, and your score must be reachable on the resulting eligible list before you can be permanently appointed.
Candidates who do not pass the examination or achieve a reachable score may not be retained as an Assistant Director Financial Administration 2, M-2.

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage the agency's budgeting programs, revenue unit, and contract management division.
Ensure budgeting programs, revenue unit, and contract management division align with agency goals and maintain fiscal responsibility.
Assist in the oversight of fiscal operations, including planning, executing, and monitoring agency budgets.
Supervise and guide the fleet coordinator in strategic fleet management and planning.
Develop and implement financial strategies to manage diverse funding sources and multi-location programs.
Lead and mentor a team of professional staff, focusing on their development and performance.
Analyze the budgetary and financial impact of major programs on the agency.
Adapt budgeting and fiscal processes to accommodate significant program changes.
Ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with all regulations and policies.
Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders across various program areas.

Benefits

Inexpensive Health Insurance options
Free Dental and Vision coverage
NYS Pension Plan membership
Paid parental leave
Paid family leave
Generous paid time off
5 days of personal time
13 vacation days
8 sick days
13 paid holidays
Potential eligibility for Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)