Deputy Controller for Fiscal Management, Bureau of Controller
About The Position
The Bureau of Controller within the Division of Finance seeks a Deputy Controller for Fiscal Management. Under the general direction of the Controller/Assistant Commissioner, and with wide latitude for independent judgment and initiative, this role 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 payments. The Deputy Controller ensures timely and accurate financial transaction processing, compliance with applicable regulations, effective internal controls, and continuous improvement of fiscal operations.
Requirements
- Meet one of the following qualification pathways: a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in accounting (including one course each in advanced accounting and auditing), and four years of satisfactory full-time professional accounting or auditing experience; or a valid New York State Certified Public Accountant license and at least 18 months of satisfactory full-time professional accounting or auditing experience.
- For either qualification pathway, at least 18 months of the required experience must have been in an administrative, managerial, or executive capacity, or supervising staff performing accounting or auditing work.
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 promote 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 depending 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 possibility of working from home up to two days during the week.
- Job security compared with private-sector employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
