Executive Director of Finance

City Of New York • $120K — $150K *

New York, NY 10025In-Person

Education, Government & Non-Profit

Less than 5 years of experience

3 days ago

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Qualifications

Proven experience in fiscal operations management within a government or large agency setting.
Strong understanding of budgeting, particularly for OTPS & PS budget allocations.
Familiarity with procurement rules and regulations, specifically PPB and MOCS oversight.
Experienced in managing Accounts Payable functions and compliance with Comptroller regulations.
Knowledge of travel and reimbursement processes in adherence to Directive 6 guidelines.

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage the agency's OTPS & PS budget, ensuring compliance with funding sources.
Ensure timely and accurate payment of invoices within the Accounts Payable unit.
Direct procurement processes to adhere to agency rules and regulations.
Manage the Final Honors burial program, focusing on fiscal accuracy and reimbursement processes.
Oversee Fleet Operations financial planning and expenditures.
Implement and supervise P & T-Card usage and compliance with approval protocols.
Support agency initiatives by adapting to changing operational priorities.

Benefits

Opportunity to impact the fiscal strategy of a significant agency.
Involvement in agency-wide mission-driven events and special projects.
Engagement in a role with visibility to upper management including the Commissioner.
Potential for professional development through exposure to diverse fiscal operations.

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About the Role Executive Director of Finance

The Executive Director of Finance supports the agency's entire Fiscal Operation unit. Reporting to the Commissioner, this role assists in ensuring all fiscal related operations pertaining to the agency are performing accurately and efficiently within the various guidelines provided by oversight agencies.

Reporting to the Commissioner, the responsibilities will include:

- Oversee and apply approvals of the OTPS & PS budget of the agency. Includes discretionary funding and state funding as well. Perform exercises for OMB and budget modifications when necessary for all funding sources
- Oversee the Accounts Payable unit, ensuring that invoices are paid accurately and within the Comptroller's rules and regulations.
- Oversee the Procurement unit, ensuring that all expenditures are procured within the PPB rules and MOCS oversight
- Oversee the agency's Final Honors burial program from the Fiscal Operations side of the process. Ensure in voices are accurate, packages are submitted to NY State and receive reimbursement requests when funding is sent back to NYC DVS
- Oversee the agency's Fleet Operations from the Fiscal side of the process. Ensure funding is allocated for all vehicle related expenditures
- Oversee the agency's P & T-Card usage. Ensure rules and regulations are being followed and that all transactions have the necessary approvals and documentation
- Oversee the agency's reimbursement and travel processes. Ensure that Directive 6 rules provided by the Comptroller are being followed for these expenditures
- Support and participate in agency-wide, mission-driven events, initiatives, and special projects, maintaining flexibility to respond to evolving operational needs and priorities in furtherance of the agency's mission

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