About the Office:
The Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice (MOCJ) advises the Mayor of the City of New York on criminal justice policy. MOCJ develops and implements strategies, with partners inside and outside government, to reduce crime and incarceration and to promote fairness and legitimacy. MOCJ works with law enforcement, city agencies, non-profits, foundations, and others to implement data-driven strategies that address current crime conditions, prevent offending, and build strong neighborhoods that ensure enduring safety.
About the Role:
The Senior Budget Manager, under the supervision of the Budget Director, is responsible for the financial planning, management, and reporting related to all budgetary activities within MOCJ. This role requires a high level of financial acumen, attention to detail, and strong communication skills to effectively manage funds, ensure compliance, and provide accurate financial reporting in alignment with NYC and MOCJ’s financial goals and objectives.
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Contribute to the development of strategic financial plans and initiatives.
- Conduct financial analysis to support decision-making, cost allocation, and resource optimization.
- Assist in developing tracking systems and provide regular analytical reporting to monitor budget and grant utilization.
- Interacting with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), while serving as an advocate for MOCJ on budget and other OMB matters, such as helping to monitor items currently before OMB.
- Provide edits to the agency’s budget in preparation of the financial plans.
- Submit budget modifications as necessary to fund ongoing contractual and agency needs
- Certify that available funds exist for specific expenses in the format of Fiscal Certifications, including tracking all submissions.
- Work with cross-functional teams to assess procurement needs, establish requirements, and streamline purchasing processes.
- Work closely with stakeholders to track grants spending and process revenue recognition documents within the NYC Financial Management System.
- Coordinate with relevant agencies and stakeholders to facilitate timely funding acceptance.
- Helping to develop and implement grant strategies and plans to secure funding for the agency’s programs and initiatives.
- Assist in grant documentation, applications, pre-award and post-award management, and monitoring.
- Perform other related tasks as assigned by management.
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Minimum Qualifications
- Do you have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university?
- Do you have an associate degree from an accredited college or university along with two (2) years of experience with administrative, analytic, coordinative, supervisory or liaison responsibilities?
- Do you have a four-year high school diploma, or its educational equivalent approved by a state's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization along with four (4) years of experience as described in question "2" above?
- Do you have a satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to that described in questions "1," "2," and/or "3" above?
Preferred Skills
- Proven experience in budget/financial analysis, and financial reporting within a non-profit organization, government agency, or educational institution. - Strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting tools, and spreadsheet software (e.g., Excel). - Knowledge of accounting principles, fund accounting, and grant federal and state compliance regulations. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse, cross-functional teams and external stakeholders. - Extremely detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently or with a team to meet tight deadlines and deliver high-quality results under pressure. - Familiarity with grant management software and/or financial systems is preferred (e.g., NYC Financial Management System, FMS). - Experience in project management, working with federal and state grants, and budget monitoring/administration. - Maintaining an enthusiastic work ethic, in addition to possessing excellent communication and interpersonal skills, which includes being able to work well with others in a diverse team/work environment.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
