The Fiscal and Personnel Unit is the Bronx Borough President’s main financial and HR department. It handles key financial and staffing operations. Team members work collaboratively in a flexible, service-focused environment, where reliability and results are prioritized. Staff are expected to produce quality work, engage in continuous improvement, and expand their knowledge of procurement and government operations. This role requires teamwork to support the agency’s vision.

The Bronx Borough President’s Office is seeking a Director of Fiscal & Personnel to oversee the financial and human resource functions for the agency and 12 Bronx community boards. The Director will manage fiscal operations and HR processes while ensuring compliance with all applicable laws. The role requires collaboration with internal teams, vendors, and city agencies, with a focus on achieving operational goals in a timely, efficient, and service-oriented manner.

The positions responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

- Manage staff responsible for:

o Monitoring OTPS and PS budgets, grants, contracts and Agency P-Card/Travel Card usage.
o Initiating, processing and tracing purchase requisitions & purchase orders for supplies & services.
o Reviewing payment packages for completeness and accuracy.
o Researching FMS, M/WBE directory, NYC requirement contract, NYS preferred source vendors.
o Implementing and developing tools and processes for budget tracking and analysis.
o Human Resources (includes Appointments, Title Changes, Resignations, Retirements, etc.), Employee Health Benefits, Management Welfare Fund, Deferred Compensation, NYC Retirement, Flexible Spending Accounts, Transit Benefit Program, Savings Bonds, and any other employee programs available; (for this agency and the 12 Community Boards.)
o Payroll: generating the Bi-weekly Payroll, Recurring Increment Payments, Differentials, Salary Adjustments, Supper Money; (for this agency and the 12 Community Boards.)
o Timekeeping (for this agency and the 12 Community Boards), includes monitoring the monthly accruals and usage by the employees, monitoring the tracking of compensatory time, usage of undocumented sick leave, lateness, etc.

- Serve as the security officer and the agency liaison for the city portal platform including PMS, FMS, CHRMS, NYCAPS, etc.

- Serve as the Agency’s the liaison for the Financial Disclosure; one of the contacts for the Comptroller's Directive 1 filing requirements.

- Prepare reports as required by City, State, Federal law requirements.

- Responsible for special projects or assignments, which require a thorough understanding of fiscal and HR departmental procedures.

- Perform related duties and as required.

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1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Preferred Qualifications: 5+ years of full-time professional experience, including three to five years of full-time experience in budgetary planning/management, financial analysis, or a related field. Experience doing so within New York City or New York State government preferred. Relevant degree such as public administration, business administration, economics, finance, or a related field preferred. Experience in budget monitoring/administration, specifically the City of New York’s budget process. Fluency with City’s Financial systems and reporting, in particular City’s Financial Management System (FMS) and PASSPort. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and dataset analysis. Skillfully translate policy or programmatic priorities into budget priorities. Demonstrated presentation and data analysis skills including the ability to gather and synthesize large amounts of information and to focus quickly on the essence of an issue. Communicate budgetary or contracting issues with clarity that enables senior leadership problem-solving. Excellent organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to take initiative, problem solve, balance competing priorities, work independently, pay close attention to detail, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure. Experience with and comfortable building new systems and using significant prior budget experience and expertise to establish best practices at the outset of a new organization. Comfortable shifting strategies to meet needs and adapting to changing circumstances. Enjoy employing creativity in identifying and implementing novel solutions to problems, rather than limiting participation to executing a routine set of technical tasks. Demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity, and accessibility. Prior lived and/or work experience in communities facing historical oppression will contribute to your ability to help the office meet its racial justice mission. Excellent interpersonal skills, a strong ability to work well with others in a diverse team environment, and an enthusiastic work ethic.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.