Hours: Full-Time – 35 Hours
Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101
The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Finance and Procurement Division seeks an energetic and enthusiastic leader who can manage multiple priorities and a staff of professional financial analysts working under tight deadlines. The candidate will be responsible for assisting in managing the agency’s multi-billion-dollar capital budget. Specifically, the candidate will be responsible for the following tasks: building strong relationships with OMB, DDC project managers & engineers, and sponsor agencies to provide all the budget support needed to get projects delivered quickly and efficiently; providing solutions to budget issues and facilitating communication between all stakeholders; representing the Budget Director at various meetings; managing the program to ensure success in achieving agency goals such as meeting targets by monitoring and reporting on the progress of the fiscal year commitment plan for the client agencies in the portfolio; leading a staff of analysts responsible for initiating Certificates to Proceed (CP) based on the Commitment Plan; closely reviewing Certificates to Proceed requests prepared by staff to ensure that the scope of work is capitally eligible and that the CP is complete and of the highest quality; expeditiously approve Budget Code Modifications (BCM), Object Code Modifications (OJM), Requisition Commdities (RQC1), and Fixed Asset Intent (FN) in FMS; supervise staff to ensure that all budget functions are completed in a timely manner including preparation of CP, BCM, OJM, RQC1 and FN requests, securing appropriation and obtaining FMS authorizations; manage ad hoc projects as assigned, train new staff; innovate, promote and support new ideas and procedures that will improve business processes; and explore new tools and methods for increasing efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
Please note: All candidates must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States (U.S.). In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates are required to present original documents proving citizenship or the legal right to work in the U.S. DDC is unable to support or sponsor any visa application or visa extension, including but not limited to OPT/STEM visas, H-1B visas, F-1
practical training, permanent residence sponsorship, or any proposed change of visa type. DDC does not offer a training program as required by U.S. immigration law and is not hiring temporary employees. Candidates must have proper work authorization when an employment offer is made.
Additionally, educational credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited institution. Credentials from foreign institutions require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service. A list of providers (fees apply) is available at: https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dcas/downloads/pdf/employment/nyc-dcas-foreign-education-evaluation-guide.pdf.
All Applicants, Including City Employees
Please go to NYC Government Jobs | Explore Careers | City of New York, go to Search for Open Jobs, and type in the Job ID # listed above. Submit job application as prompted. Do not apply via Employee Self-Service (ESS), e-mail, mail, or fax your resume to DDC directly.
ADMINISTRATIVE ACCOUNTANT (NON - 1000B
Minimum Qualifications
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college including or supplemented by 24 credits in accounting, including one course each in advanced accounting, auditing, and cost accounting and four years of satisfactory full-time professional accounting or auditing experience, at least 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, or executive capacity or supervising a staff performing accounting or auditing work; or
- A valid New York State Certified Public Accountant license and at least 18 months of satisfactory full-time professional accounting or auditing experience in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity or supervising a staff performing accounting or auditing work.
Preferred Skills
Heavy emphasis on the City’s construction payment process including EAO deductions and retainage. Heavy emphasis on Revenue Accounting. Knowledge of the City's budgetary and fiscal year-end process. FMS-2/3 and journal entries. Ability to research, analyze and evaluate proposed programs and expenditures. Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Maintain effective working relationships with all levels of management and staff. Proven ability to create and manage databases, spreadsheets, and other relevant automated programs. Supervisory experience.
55a Program
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
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.
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