Budget Manager

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NYC Department of Finance (DOF) is responsible for administering the tax revenue laws of the city fairly, efficiently, and transparently to instill public confidence and encourage compliance while providing exceptional customer service.

The Administration and Planning Division is responsible for managing and overseeing administrative and operational services for the agency. This includes the daily management of the Offices of Financial Management, Purchasing and Contracts, Operational Services, and Diversity and Inclusion.

The Office of Financial Management is responsible for monitoring and controlling the agency’s finances. This includes the development and management of annual expenses and capital budgets, accounts payable, travel requests, and other payments. The division also includes the Assigned Counsel Plan (ACP) Payments Unit, which is responsible for processing payment vouchers for 18-b attorneys and experts.

The Budget Office is responsible for developing, implementing, monitoring, and controlling the agency's annual expense and capital budgets and making recommendations on how to maximize use of funds and ensure overall operations are within budget.

The Budget Office seeks a self-driven and analytical Budget Manager to monitor and manage the agency's budget portfolio. Reporting to the Assistant Director, the ideal candidate will exhibit initiative, independent judgment, and strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

-Assist the Budget Office with financial management of assigned portfolio.
-Prepare monthly financial reports, support and advise divisions in all aspects of budget matters, providing regular reviews and excellent customer service.
-Review and track New Need submissions by assigned divisions and ensure that provided backup, and the requested amount, are accurate and adhere to the agency’s requirements.
-Track projected forecasts and commitments. Prepare regular expenditure reports for assigned portfolios, identify, and analyze discrepancies between planned and actual expenses.
-Participate in technical budget activities including budget modifications, journal entries, monthly variance reports, quarterly spending plans, and other technical budget functions in the City’s Financial Management System (FMS).
-Assist the Budget Office with preparations of various budget reports. Perform other budget analyses and special projects as needed.


Additional Information:

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

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A master's degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies or a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school; or

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of satisfactory full- time professional experience working in one or a combination of the following areas: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, labor relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management; or in a related area.

An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in "2" above.

A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and six years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in "2" above.

A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to “1”, “2”, “3”, or “4” above. College education may be substituted for professional experience at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a high school diploma.

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.