Director of Finance

RICHMOND COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY
The men and women of the Richmond County District Attorney’s office work each day in partnership with Law Enforcement and the people of Staten Island to pursue justice for victims of crime, to prevent crime in all its forms, and to promote the safety and well-being of all citizens of our Borough.

THE ROLE
This is a leadership role within the Administration Bureau that will be reporting to the Chief of Administration. The Administration Bureau is made up of four teams: Finance, Human Capital, Information Technology and Facilities. The Administration Bureau is charged with managing all RCDA resources. The selected candidate will serve as the Director of Finance and be responsible for leading the finance team; this team is responsible for all budget and procurement matters of the agency. Specific duties include but are not limited to:

- Manage the $30 million-dollar OTPS Budget of the Richmond County District Attorney’s office.
- Oversee and administer multiple accounts including Federal Asset Forfeiture account, State Asset Forfeiture Account, confidential expense accounts, and office escrow bank account for restitution distribution to victims.
- Participate in financial planning and other budget exercises (PEGs, new needs, etc.).
- Prepare complex forecasts and analyses to advise management on PS and OTPS budget and spending against the authorized agency budget.
- Analyze, track, and approve fiscal requests, including new needs to maximize agency budget resources.
- Reconcile and align agency funding and projecting spending in the City Financial Management System (FMS).
- Perform technical budget activities including budget modifications, journal entries and other technical budget functions in the City Financial Management System (FMS).
- Serve as the lead contact for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and NYC Comptroller’s Office as well as other oversight agencies including the U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Department of Treasury, and the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services.
- Support and advise bureau leadership in all aspects of budget matters, providing monthly reviews and excellent customer service.
- Oversee federal and state grant applications in collaboration with the ACCO; implement procedures to ensure office grant compliance; integrate grant initiatives with agency operations.

BENEFITS
RCDA provides extensive benefits packages:
- Free city-wide health plan option.
- Thirteen paid holidays annually.
- Management Benefits Fund, which provides comprehensive dental and vision coverage, access to free life insurance, and gym reimbursement.
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
- Pension plan through the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS).
- Deferred compensation plans - 401(k) and 457.

Preferred Skills
- Prior experience working in a budget related function for a New York City agency.
- Thorough knowledge of the New York City Financial Management System (FMS), Budget, Revenue and Procurement.
- Strong analytical, interpersonal, problem-solving, oral and written communications skills.
- Moderate to advanced Excel spreadsheet skill level.


CIVIL SERVICE TITLE: Special Assistant to the District Attorney
SALARY RANGE: $95,000 –$115,000, Commensurate with experience; full NYC benefits package
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until filled

TO APPLY: ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE NYC JOBS WEBSITE
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Non-City Employees – Go to https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/
- Search for job ID number: 717253
- Click on the job business title: Director of Finance
- Click on “Apply Now” at the bottom of the posting

Please be advised that we are not accepting phone calls, emails, or mailed correspondence related to resumes or job applications. Candidates will only be contacted if selected for an interview.

The candidate selected for this position must be a resident of the City of New York or become a resident within 90 days of appointment.

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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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Qualification Requirements
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, and five (5) years of full-time, satisfactory administrative experience in management, in Business or Public Administration, or a related field, including two (2) years in Criminal Justice or a related field; or

2. A satisfactory equivalent.

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.