Comptroller - VID 188424

Nys Department Of Civil Service • New York, NY

228d • $137,457 - $173,664 • Remote

About The Position

The New York Waterfront Commission (NYWC) is seeking a Comptroller to manage the agency's financial operations. The Comptroller will report directly to the Commissioner and Executive Director & General Counsel. This position is responsible for overseeing all financial operations, ensuring compliance with accounting principles, leading the annual budgetary process, and providing strategic financial guidance to agency executives. The Comptroller will also manage financial reporting, account reconciliations, procurement processes, and payroll monitoring, among other duties.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in accounting or finance, including a minimum of 4 years of supervisory experience.
• Experience includes but is not limited to general ledgers, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, cash receipts, cash disbursements, inventory accounting and internal controls.
• Comptroller experience in federal, state or local government is preferred.
• Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and Power Point at an advanced level.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial analysis and reporting standards.
• Experience in regulatory compliance, financial forecasting and budgeting.
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with ability to present financial information to agency executives.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality of work.
• Problem-solving skills to proactively identify issues and recommend solutions.
• Proficiency in NYS financial management applications (e.g., Statewide Financial System) and NYS procurement policy is highly desirable.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all financial operations including accounting, cash management, budget and other finance related functions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting principles and regulations.
• Lead annual budgetary process and serve as primary liaison with state budget examiners.
• Monitor and analyze industry trends and economic conditions to prepare forecasts and financial projections to support agency planning.
• Provide strategic financial guidance to agency executives, collaborate with agency executives to develop financial strategies, and make recommendations for cost savings.
• Manage all financial reporting, including preparation of financial statements, budgets and reports.
• Perform account reconciliations of receipts, payments and balances of all agency funds to ensure completeness of financial data.
• Oversee agency procurement and approval of vendor invoices, requisitions, purchase orders and employee expenses.
• Oversee procurement of supplies and manage all vendor contracts.
• Oversee collection of quarterly assessments from industry employers and address deficiencies as needed.
• Track federal and state forfeiture funds equitable sharing programs, identify eligible expenditures, collaborate with outside agency liaisons and prepare annual certifications as required.
• Monitor bi-weekly payroll and provide guidance to employees when necessary.
• Facilitate onboarding of new employees and benefit enrollments as necessary.
• Assist in annual general insurance renewal.
• Establish and enforce internal controls to ensure protection of agency funds, continued accuracy of financial records and to ensure adherence to policies, procedures and workflows.
• Provide guidance and training to employees regarding NYS financial management applications when needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the Commissioner and Executive Director & General Counsel.

Benefits

• Telecommuting allowed after initial 8 calendar weeks.
• Equal Opportunity Employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree