Full Job Description
The Bureau of Budget Administration within the Division of Finance is seeking to hire an Accountant II to perform duties as an Assistant Director. The Division of Finance has central responsibility and authority for policy analysis, program development, performance tracking and improvement, financial management, resource maximization and technical assistance. Finance helps to ensure that programs and administrative operations have the information, analysis, funding and technical capacity to deliver critical services effectively and meet DOHMH's objectives. Finance positions require analytic, interpersonal communications and problem-solving skills.
Position Summary: The Assistant Director will oversee the budget portfolio for the Center for Health Equity and Community Wellness.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
* Supervising budget analysts in monitoring the PS and OTPS CTL/State and Grant Budget and calculating for analysis, evaluation, and projection
* Overseeing the application, implementation, modification, and closing out process of grants for assigned divisions
* Serving as DOHMH's Liaison between programs and federal, state, and private funding sources
* Assisting in the preparation, review, and implementation of financial plans
* Assisting in ad hoc analysis and inquiries to requests from senior management and/ or outside entities, including City Hall, City council, and office management budget.
Preferred Skills:
* Management
* Excel
* Budgetary
* Organizational
* Communication
Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position's associated union/benefit fund.
a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
a tax-deferred savings program and
a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.
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Qualifications
1. 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
2. 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.
