Deputy Controller for Fiscal Management, Bureau of Controller

City of New York • Long Island City, NY

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About The Position

Under the general direction of the Controller/Assistant Commissioner, the Deputy Controller for Fiscal Management provides executive leadership and oversight of the agency’s fiscal operations, including contract payments, purchase orders, direct orders, miscellaneous payments, human services payments, and Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) payments. The position ensures timely and accurate processing of financial transactions, compliance with applicable regulations, effective internal controls, and continuous improvement of fiscal operations.

The role is open to candidates who are permanent in the civil service title of Administrative Staff Analyst or the comparable titles of Administrative Contract Specialist or Administrative Procurement Analyst. Due to an active promotional list for Administrative Staff Analyst, only permanent DOHMH employees can be considered.

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; due to an active promotional list, only permanent DOHMH employees can be considered.
• Qualifying pathways include a master’s degree in one of the listed fields or a Juris Doctor and two years of qualifying professional experience; a bachelor’s degree and four years of qualifying experience; an associate degree or 60 semester credits and six years of qualifying experience; a high school diploma or equivalent and eight years of qualifying experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Qualifying experience includes work in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, fiscal or economic research, management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research, program evaluation, personnel or public administration, and related listed 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 must have a high school diploma and at least two years of qualifying professional experience, including the required 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience.
• College education may substitute for professional experience at the rate of 30 semester credits for one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee agencywide vendor payment operations, including accurate and timely processing of Other Than Personal Services 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, improve financial reporting and 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 student loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs.
• Premium-free health insurance plan, described as saving employees over $10,000 annually based on a 2024 assessment.
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available depending on the position’s associated union or benefit fund.
• Public-sector defined-benefit pension plan.
• Tax-deferred savings program.
• Worksite Wellness Program.
• Potential to work from home up to two days per week, depending on the position.
• Job security compared with private-sector employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: High school or GED