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Assistant Commissioner, Fiscal Affairs
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What they do
A Fiscal Director or Budget Director manages the budget and finance department of government agencies or cities. They manage the operations of the budget and finance department; including leading analysts and staff. They review and make recommendations on budget requests and options in terms of policy, programs and objectives for the agency or city while ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, regulations and statutes. They are responsible for the accumulation of data to support the development of financial analysis and budgeting, including the preparation of quarterly, monthly and annual financial performance measures.
$219,790 / year median in New York
+19% projected growth
Job Description
- Provide executive leadership for all Fiscal Affairs operations, including Capital, Expense, Procurement, Receiving, Vendor Management, Invoicing, Budget Planning, and Financial Controls.
- Develop and manage the Bureau's annual operating and capital budgets, ensuring appropriate funding strategies for both existing operations and future technology initiatives.
- Direct the preparation and negotiation of New Needs submissions, baseline funding requests, budget modifications, PEG initiatives, capital commitments, grant opportunities, and other funding requests.
- Serve as the Bureau's senior representative before OMB, DCAS, the Comptroller, oversight agencies, and executive leadership on budgetary and financial matters.
- Advise the CIO on financial risk, funding availability, procurement strategy, and long-term fiscal planning.
- Oversee financial support for complex technology procurements, contract renewals, vendor negotiations, and multi-year capital projects.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable City, State, and Federal procurement laws, Comptroller directives, procurement policies, grant requirements, and financial regulations.
- Direct financial planning supporting enterprise technology modernization initiatives, cybersecurity investments, infrastructure refreshes, cloud services, mobility, public safety systems, and emerging technologies.
- Establish and maintain executive-level financial reporting, budget forecasting, expenditure analysis, performance metrics, and fiscal dashboards for Bureau leadership.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary management team responsible for budgeting, procurement, contract administration, financial operations, and vendor management.
- Build collaborative leadership with internal bureaus, City agencies, vendors, and executive stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of critical technology investments.
- Provide executive leadership and management of the fiscal affairs division including directing supervising mentoring evaluating and developing managerial and professional staff establish division priorities oversee workforce planning and performance management and ensure the effective execution of the bureau's fiscal procurement responsibilities.
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VariesADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Candidates should have substantial experience with New York City Financial Management System (FMS); PASSPort; City procurement regulations; Capital project budgeting; Expense budget administration; Procurement lifecycle management; Vendor performance management; Financial forecasting and reporting; Government auditing and internal controls; Technology procurement and enterprise IT funding. In compliance with federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his or her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF ANALYST
- 10026 Minimum Qualifications 1.
- Minimum 10-15 years of progressively responsible executive experience in public-sector financial management, budgeting, procurement, or fiscal administration.
- Significant experience managing large, complex municipal operating and capital budgets, preferably supporting enterprise technology organizations.
- Extensive knowledge of New York City budget formulation, capital planning, procurement, and financial management processes.
- Strong understanding of FMS, PASSPort, city procurement rules and controller directives.
- Demonstrated experience working directly with the Mayor's Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and other City oversight agencies.
- Experience leading large procurement initiatives, contract negotiations, multi-year capital programs, and strategic financial planning.
- Demonstrated success managing executive teams responsible for budgeting, procurement, financial operations, and contract administration.
- Strong executive presence with the ability to advise senior leadership, negotiate with external stakeholders, and present complex financial matters to executive audiences.
- Exceptional analytical, organizational, negotiation, and communication skills.