Deputy Controller for Fiscal Management, Bureau of Controller

City of New York • New York, NY

8h • $83,718 - $180,000

About The Position

The Deputy Controller for Fiscal Management provides executive leadership and oversight of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s fiscal operations under the general direction of the Controller/Assistant Commissioner. The role covers contract payments, purchase orders, direct orders, miscellaneous payments, human services payments, and Office of Chief Medical Examiner payments. The Deputy Controller ensures timely and accurate financial transactions, regulatory compliance, effective internal controls, and continuous improvement of fiscal operations.

This position directs and supervises Fiscal Management Directors, sets priorities, evaluates performance, and coordinates with City offices, agencies, auditors, vendors, and agency program leadership. Candidates must be permanent in the civil service title of Administrative Staff Analyst or comparable titles of Administrative Contract Specialist or Administrative Procurement Analyst. Because there is an active promotional list for Administrative Staff Analyst, only permanent DOHMH employees may be considered.

The position is with the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, whose mission is to protect and improve the health of New Yorkers. City employees may be eligible for loan forgiveness and repayment assistance. Depending on the position, employees may be able to work from home up to two days per week.

Requirements

• Must be permanent in the civil service title of Administrative Staff Analyst or a comparable civil service title of Administrative Contract Specialist or Administrative Procurement Analyst.
• Because there is an active promotional list for Administrative Staff Analyst, only permanent DOHMH employees can be considered.
• Qualify for Administrative Staff Analyst through one of the listed education and experience pathways: a relevant master’s degree or JD plus two years of qualifying professional experience; a bachelor’s degree plus four years; an associate degree or 60 semester credits plus six years; a high school diploma or equivalent plus eight years; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Qualifying professional experience must be in areas such as budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, fiscal or economic research, management or methods analysis, operations or organizational research, program evaluation, personnel or public administration, or the other listed related fields.
• At least 18 months of qualifying experience must be in an executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory capacity, including supervision of staff performing professional work in the specified areas.
• All candidates using the equivalent-combination pathway must have a high school diploma and at least two years of qualifying experience, including the required 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee agencywide vendor payment operations, including accurate and timely processing of OTPS expenditures, resolving payment discrepancies, and reconciling financial transactions.
• Ensure compliance with NYC Comptroller’s Directives, Procurement Policy Board Rules, Prompt Payment requirements, and applicable City, State, and Federal financial regulations.
• Oversee fiscal year-end activities, including accruals, rollovers, chargebacks, and adjustments in the City’s Financial Management System (FMS).
• Establish and strengthen internal controls, monitor financial risks, address audit findings, and implement corrective actions to safeguard public funds.
• Develop and implement strategies to streamline workflows, enhance financial reporting, improve payment timeliness, and use technology and automation to increase efficiency.
• Direct and supervise Fiscal Management Directors, establish operational priorities, evaluate performance, and ensure accountability and effective resource utilization.
• Oversee preparation of quarterly and year-end financial reports and provide executive leadership with analyses of expenditures, outstanding liabilities, and operational performance.
• Serve as a senior liaison with the NYC Comptroller’s Office, Department of Finance, other City agencies, auditors, vendors, and agency program leadership to resolve complex fiscal matters.

Benefits

• Potential eligibility for federal or state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs.
• Premium-free health insurance plan.
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union or benefit fund.
• Public sector defined benefit pension plan.
• Tax-deferred savings program.
• Worksite Wellness Program.
• Depending on the position, the ability to work from home up to two days during the week.
• Job security compared with private-sector employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed