City Of New York

Deputy Assistant Director - FEMA Sandy Revenue and Financial Planning

City Of New York • $145K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Public Policy Analysis/Administration or related field.
  • Minimum of five years in budgetary planning/management, financial analysis, audit, compliance, or a related field; or three years with a Master's degree.
  • Two years of managing Capital budget and accounting assignments.
  • Experience in internal audit, risk assessment, and financial compliance.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and spoken communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and ability to learn new technologies quickly.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor federal funding related to Hurricane Sandy and reflect its fiscal impact accurately in the budget.
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP for expenditure and revenue entries.
  • Develop budget guidelines for accuracy in the City's Financial Management System.
  • Lead Grants Metrics meetings and provide updates on cash collection and risks.
  • Track spending against grant awards and collaborate on future amendments or extensions.
  • Conduct fiscal reviews of grant expenditures and prepare for audits and closeouts.
  • Create accessible reports for stakeholders and conduct data queries as needed.

Benefits

  • Role offers a hybrid work arrangement with in-person days at the office.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Involvement in impactful fiscal planning related to disaster recovery.
  • Work within a team focused on recovery and financial planning for the City.
  • Contribute to high-stakes decision-making related to federal funding.
Full Job Description
TASK FORCE: FEMA Disaster Recovery and Stimulus Closeout UNIT: FEMA Sandy Revenue and Financial Planning JOB TITLE: One (1) Deputy Assistant Director CONTROL CODE: BAW-27-08 SUMMARY: The Mayor's Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is the City government's chief financial agency. OMB's staff of analysts and experts assembles and oversees the Mayor's expense and capital budgets, which fund the services and activities of approximately 90 City agencies and entities. The FEMA Disaster Recovery and Stimulus Closeout Task Force, within the OMB-Managed Grants subdivision, oversees the administration of the American Rescue Plan State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) grant and FEMA Public Assistance (PA) budget supporting the City's recovery from disasters such as Hurricane Sandy, Ida and Isaias. The FEMA Sandy Revenue and Financial Planning Unit provides oversight of the City's FEMA PA Sandy capital, expense and revenue budget. The team is responsible for forecasting and tracking cash receipts, and ensuring revenue recognition meets generally accepted accounting principles. JOB DESCRIPTION: The duties of the position include the following: Revenue and Financial Planning -Monitor federal funding supporting the City's response to Hurricane Sandy and ensure the fiscal impact of FEMA grant awards is accurately reflected in the City's capital and expense budget. -Understand accounting and reporting standards, and ensure expenditure and revenue entries meet generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). -Develop budget guidelines as required to ensure expenditure and revenue entries are accurately reflected in the City's Financial Management System (FMS). -Lead Grants Metrics meetings. Provide updates on cash collection and revenue realization progress. Provide updates on potential risks identified and recommend potential solutions. -Monitor spending throughout the year and track against relevant grant award. Collaborate with grant program teams and recommend future grant amendments or time extension requests. -Lead the fiscal review of expenditures submitted for grant reimbursements and ensure period of performance requirements are met. Review prior records in preparation for grant closeout and future audits. -Lead in the development and maintenance of reports to make budget, expenditure and revenue data accessible to technical and non-technical stakeholders. -Develop and run ad-hoc queries, InfoAdvantage reports, and SAP Crystal downloads as needed. Ensure accurate interpretation of data. Team Supervision -Oversee a team of OMB staff; develop and implement plans to meet deadlines and goals of the unit. -Collaborate with various teams to develop and provide trainings so staff are supported and have opportunity for professional development within the team. -Analyze the efficiency and effectiveness of task force procedures and develop recommendations for change. QUALIFICATIONS: -Minimum of two years of experience managing Capital budget and accounting assignments. -Experience leading internal audit, risk assessment and financial compliance. -Comfort in making decisions and recommend solutions to problems and challenges as they arise. -Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with an emphasis on attention to detail. -Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to maintain working relationships. -Strong written and spoken communications skills. -Ability to work independently as a self-motivator and to motivate others. -Ability to work calmly and proficiently under pressure and to adhere to deadlines. -Must possess strong technical skills including a proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and the ability to learn new technology quickly. -Prior experience with Financial Management System (FMS) is preferred. REQUIREMENTS: A cover letter is required to be considered for this position. Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered. Deputy Assistant Director ($145,807): Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Public Policy Analysis/Administration or related field, and a minimum of five years of full-time experience in budgetary planning/management, financial analysis, audit, compliance, accounting, public policy analysis/administration or a related field; or an awarded Master's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Public Policy Analysis/Administration or related field, and a minimum of three years of relevant experience. Studies have shown that women, people of color, and other under-represented groups are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job and will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet the qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role You must be a City resident within 90 days of the date of appointment and you must be legally eligible to work in the United States. SUBMISSION OF A RESUME IS NOT A GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL RECEIVE AN INTERVIEW; ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED. This is a hybrid position with in-person days located at OMB's offices at 255 Greenwich Street BUDGET ANALYST (OMB)-MANAGERIA - 0608A Qualifications 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college.

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