Financial Reporting Analyst

City of New York•Queens, NY

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About The Position

The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the City’s evolving criminal justice system, participating in reform initiatives and strategies aimed to move the City towards a smaller jail system without compromising public safety. The DOC is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, visitors, volunteers, and people in our custody. Importantly, safe jails enable DOC to provide people in custody with the tools and opportunities they need to successfully re-enter their communities. The DOC operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs with more than 7,500 diverse professionals and knowledgeable experts. Under general supervision, the Financial Reporting Analyst will serve as the central reporting point for the Finance and Budget Division, working closely with the Director of Financial Operations Analysis to consolidate, analyze, and report on financial and operational data across all units. The selected candidate will support executive oversight of the agency’s Expense Budget, Capital Budget, facility cash operations, payments analysis, and bank reconciliations. This position is responsible for integrating financial and workforce data from multiple sources and producing accurate reports that inform leadership decision-making.

Requirements

ALL CANDIDATES MUST BE CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY A NYC AGENCY AND BE PERMANENT IN THE TITLE OF ASSOCIATE STAFF ANALYST. PLEASE INCLUDE ERN# ON RESUME.
ASSOCIATE STAFF ANALYST - 12627
A master's degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, public health, 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 Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, and one year 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, labor 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; or
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and three years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in the areas described in "1" above.
An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college and five years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in “1” above.
A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and seven years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in “1” above.
A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to “1”, “2”, “3”, or “4” above. College education may be substituted for professional experience at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a high school diploma and at least one year of experience as described in “1” above.

Nice To Haves

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookup functions, formulas, and data analysis tools.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to synthesize complex financial data.
Experience working with Expense and Capital Budgets.
Ability to prepare clear, concise reports for executive audiences.
Experience in a public sector or government environment.
Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI or Tableau) is a plus.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary reporting liaison for all Finance and Budget units, centralizing financial data and ensuring consistency in reporting.
Work closely with the Director of Financial Operations Analysis to develop and maintain comprehensive financial oversight reports for executive leadership.
Analyze and monitor the agency’s Expense Budget (OTPS and PS) and Capital Budget, identifying trends, variances, and risks.
Track and report on facility cash operations, banking activity, payments processing, and bank reconciliations.
Maintain and reconcile financial tracking spreadsheets and internal reporting tools.
Track and report on workforce and headcount data, including employee names, titles, ranks, assignments, and personnel movements.
Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports for senior leadership and operational managers.
Develop summary dashboards and structured reporting templates using Microsoft Excel to provide at-a-glance insights.
Assist in preparing financial projections, forecasts, and internal budget analyses.
Support process improvement initiatives to enhance reporting accuracy, efficiency, and internal controls.
Perform related duties as assigned.