Director of Budget and Financial Planning

New York City Housing Development Corporation•New York, NY

5d•$145,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Budget and Financial Planning reports to the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”). This role will oversee treasury activities such as budget and financial planning and help to ensure that those related financial transactions, policies, and procedures fulfill the Corporation’s goals and requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred, or a degree in finance or a business-related field from an accredited school with at least three years’ experience in an accounting position
Minimum of 5 years of finance and/or analytical experience of which at least 3 years were within a budget-focused role
Minimum of 5 years of managerial experience
Excellent problem-solving skills and analytical approaches to address challenges
Strong technical skills, including advanced Excel skills, as well as Microsoft Office
Ability to analyze, interpret and communicate financial data
Demonstrated experience with procurement policies and guidelines
Thorough knowledge of budgetary and accounting principles, practices, and policies including GASB pronouncements
Excellent understanding of systems of internal controls
Ability to read and understand contracts and other legal documents
Superior interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to present to board and audit committees
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to build relationships with staff, executives, and external partners
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive data

Nice To Haves

MBA in Finance strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Assist the CFO in managing and overseeing the financial activities of the Corporation
Oversee activities related to managing the Corporation’s operating and capital budgets including planning, developing, and monitoring of such budgets
Manage the annual budget process for the organization including: leading budget meetings; providing departmental guidance, data and reports; coordinating with senior managers with their assigned departmental budgets; maintaining the integrity of the budget data within the budgeting system and general ledger; and preparing budget reports for the CFO and other senior leaders
Collaborate with the Budget Analyst to generate monthly reports comparing budget to actual expenses and revenues
Analyze financial information and perform forecasting and trend analyses; identify spending improvements to maximize use of funds and identify revenue streams and opportunities to increase revenues
Provide collaborative leadership and analytical support in the planning, developing, and monitoring of the Corporation’s five-year financial plan
Coordinate with senior leaders in the Accounting department to ensure compliance with financial controls, and accounting policies and procedures, in relation to budgets and financial plans
Manage external reporting requirements such as required under the Public Authorities Accountability Act (“PAAA”)
Build, manage and maintain relationships with external and internal partners, including senior leadership, and respond to requests for financial data
Provide guidance to other departments in relation to internal controls, procedures and policies of the Corporation to ensure that financial activities are conducted appropriately and ethically
Review all corporate expenditures to ensure that all policy and procurement procedures are followed
Present annual operating budget to the Corporation’s Board of Directors
Manage other special projects and assume additional responsibilities at the request of the CFO