Director, Fiscal Services
About The Position
The NYC Department of Finance (DOF) is responsible for administering the tax revenue laws of the city fairly, efficiently, and transparently. The Administration and Planning Division manages administrative and operational services for the agency, including the Offices of Financial Management, Purchasing and Contracts, Operational Services, and Diversity and Inclusion. The Office of Financial Management monitors and controls the agency’s finances, including budget development and management, accounts payable, and processing payments for 18-b attorneys and experts. The Fiscal Services Unit is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to serve as Director of Fiscal Services, overseeing daily activities related to accounts payable, employee reimbursements, the Imprest Fund, and agency travel.
Requirements
- Candidates must have a permanent Administrative Staff Analyst civil service title or are permanent in a comparable civil service title eligible for a 6.1.9 title change.
- Include Employee Identification Number (EIN) when applying.
- Indicate permanent civil service title in cover letter.
- A master's degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies or a closely related field, and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management; or in a related area. 18 months of this experience must have been in an executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory capacity. Supervision must have included supervising staff performing professional work in the areas described above.
- OR A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of professional experience in the areas described in '1' above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory experience, as described in '1' above.
Responsibilities
- Manage and prioritize the daily operations of the Fiscal Services Unit.
- Oversee the Fiscal Services Unit in their day-to-day invoice review and payment voucher work.
- Direct imprest fund, personal reimbursement, and out-of-town travel processes including bank account reconciliations.
- Provide financial reports for Executive staff, to inform them of their business decisions.
- Represent the agency in matters involving the Comptroller's office and other oversights.
- Act as the subject matter expert related to all Comptroller Directives, Prompt Payment Guidelines, and other fiscal requirements.
- Develop, implement, and maintain systems, procedures, and policies to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and adherence to internal controls.
- Lead the unit’s integration and implementation of the citywide PASSPort application.
- Help administrative partners and division managers resolve any vendor payment issues.
- Train and coach employees to enhance their understanding, performance, and career growth.
Benefits
- Remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
