Director, Fiscal Services

City of New York • New York City, NY

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The NYC Department of Finance (DOF) is responsible for administering the tax revenue laws of the city. The Administration and Planning Division oversees administrative and operational services, including financial management, purchasing, operational services, and diversity and inclusion. The Office of Financial Management monitors and controls agency finances, including budget development and management, accounts payable, and travel requests. The Fiscal Services Unit is seeking a Director to oversee daily activities related to accounts payable, employee reimbursements, the Imprest Fund, and agency travel. This role reports to the Assistant Commissioner of Financial Management.

Requirements

• Permanent Administrative Staff Analyst Civil Service title or 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 budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, fiscal or economic research; management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; 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 a related area.
• 18 months of this experience must have been in an executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory capacity, including 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 above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves

• Dynamic and experienced individual to serve as Director of Fiscal Services.

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

• This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed between the City and the Collective Bargaining Unit representing employees serving in the civil service title.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director