Senior Budget Manager

City of New York•New York City, NY

10h•Hybrid

About The Position

NYC Department of Finance (DOF) is responsible for administering the tax revenue laws of the city fairly, efficiently, and transparently to instill public confidence and encourage compliance while providing exceptional customer service. DOF’s Administration and Planning Division is responsible for managing and overseeing administrative and operational services for the agency. This includes the daily management of the Offices of Financial Management, Purchasing and Contracts, Operational Services, and Diversity and Inclusion. The Office of Financial Management is responsible for monitoring and controlling the agency’s finances. This includes the development and management of annual expenses and capital budgets, accounts payable, travel requests, and other payments. The division also includes the Assigned Counsel Plan (ACP) Payments Unit, which is responsible for processing payment vouchers for 18-b attorneys and experts. The Budget Office seeks a self-driven and analytical Senior Budget Manager to monitor and manage the agency's budget portfolio. Reporting to the Assistant Budget Director, the ideal candidate will exhibit initiative, independent judgment, and strong analytical skills.

Requirements

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in accounting, including one course each in advanced accounting and auditing; or
A valid New York State Certified Public Accountant license.
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II individuals must have, in addition to meeting the minimum requirements, at least one year of experience as an Accountant - Assignment Level I or at least two years of satisfactory full-time professional accounting or auditing experience.

Responsibilities

Manage the largest and the most complex portfolio of Personnel Services budgets.
Prepare monthly financial reports, support and advise divisions in all aspects of budget matters, providing regular reviews and excellent customer service.
Review and track New Need submissions by assigned divisions and ensure provided backup and requested amount are accurate and adhere to the agency’s requirements.
Track projected forecasts and commitments. Prepare regular expenditure reports, identify, and analyze discrepancies between planned and actual expenses.
Participate in technical budget activities including budget modifications, management of PS Budget accruals, journal entries, monthly variance reports, quarterly spending plans and other technical budget functions in the City’s Financial Management System (FMS).
Track agency hires, separations, vacancies, LOA, pending staffing actions, and other information and provide updates to Budget management.
Assist PS Budget Supervisor with compilation of OMB’s template for monthly and ad hoc PAR submission, review and coordination of responses to OMB questions regarding submitted for OMB approval PARs.
Analyze and approve Job Postings, Civil Service List Requests, and Job Offers for budget and headcount authorization, and alignment with OMB requirements.
Assist Budget Office with preparations of various budget reports when needed. Perform other budget analyses and special projects as needed.
Serve as a mentor to Budget Managers, providing guidance, coaching, and technical support.
Act as a lead point of coordination for team deliverables when the supervisor is unavailable.