IMPORTANT NOTE: CANDIDATES WITH A PERMANENT ACCOUNTANT OR COMPARABLE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE WITH SIMILAR DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR EMPLOYEE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (EIN) WHEN APPLYING AND INDICATE IN YOUR COVER LETTER YOUR PERMANENT CIVIL SERVICE TITLE.

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 the management and oversight of administrative and operational services for the agency. This includes the daily management of the Office of Financial Management, the Office of Purchasing and Contracts, the Office of Operational Services, and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.

The Office of Financial Management is responsible for developing, implementing, monitoring, and controlling the agency’s annual expense and capital budgets. It maintains program finances and makes recommendations to maximize the use of funds, while ensuring that overall operations are within budget.

Financial Management/Budget Unit seeks a dedicated and analytical PS (Personal Services) Budget Manager to monitor and manage the Agency's Budget. With initiative and independent judgment, the selected candidate's responsibilities may include, but will not be limited to the following:

- Participate in financial plan and other budget exercises (PEGs, new needs, etc.).
- Analyze and approve Job Postings, Civil Service List Requests, and Job Offers for budget and headcount authorization.
- Prepare forecasts and analyses to advise management on PS budget and spending positions against the authorized agency budget.
- Analyze, track, and approve fiscal requests, including New Needs, to ensure compliance with approved financial plans and maximize agency budget resources.
- Reconcile and align agency funding and to projected spending in the City Financial Management System (FMS).
- Perform technical budget activities including budget modifications, journal entries, monthly variance reports, quarterly spending plans and other technical budget functions in the City Financial Management System (FMS).
- Assist with the compilation of financial reports and other information for senior management.
- Support and advise senior management and department managers in all aspects of budget matters, providing monthly reviews and excellent customer service.
- Perform other budget analyses and special projects as needed.

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in accounting, including one course each in advanced accounting and auditing; or
2. A valid New York State Certified Public Accountant license.
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II individuals must have, in addition to meeting the minimum requirements, at least one year of experience as an Accountant - Assignment Level I or at least two years of satisfactory full-time professional accounting or auditing experience.

- New York City budget experience within a central budget office. - Intermediate to Advanced level experience using Microsoft Excel and Office Suite. - Proficient knowledge of budgeting functions in the City Financial Management System (FMS) 2/3. - Excellent written and communication.

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.