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Treasurer

  1. NYC HOUSING AUTHORITY
Posted on: 01/25/2024
  1. Full-time

Location

MANHATTAN

  1. No exam required

Department

Treasury Department

$80,931.00 – $208,826.00

Job Description

This vacancy has now expired.

Reporting to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, the New York City Housing Authority’s Treasurer will be responsible to perform the following:

- Oversee the Cash Management, Treasury Operations, and Investments functions.
- Work with the Chief Financial Officer and Controller, as well as other senior personnel in development and implementation of finance initiatives including cash management planning,
investment strategy, new bond and loan issuances.
- Oversee the Authority’s investment policy and formal investment strategy and cash management in accordance with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) guidelines;
the investment strategy incorporates the Authority’s fiscal budget and cash position, macro-economic factors, and HUD’s operating reserve requirements.
- Manage NYCHA’s investment portfolio and execute investment vehicles (i.e., callable agency securities, certificates of deposit, and repurchase agreements) via a competitive bidding process,
where applicable.
- Manage the Authority’s debt and debt covenants, and associated compliance and reporting requirements.
- Manage bank relationships and negotiate contracts with the Authority’s banks. Ensure that all deposits are fully collateralized at all times.
- Manage liquidity and lead monthly presentations of the cash forecast.
- Develop and/or routinely update policies and procedures including those governing the commercial card, prepaid card, and the check distribution processes with Payroll and Accounts
Payable.
- Provide strong customer service to other NYCHA departments regarding products under management.
- Work with internal and external auditors to facilitate audits, compliance, and provide information for management responses as needed.
- Lead and sponsor projects and new initiatives as required.
- Own the hiring, training, and management of nine to twelve employees.

NOTES:
1. For NYCHA employees: employees applying for promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if
applicable).
2. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.

Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.


Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree issued after completion of a four-year course in an accredited college or university with a major in accounting or financial management, and three (3) years of
progressively responsible, full-time, paid experience in accounting and/or fiscal management; or
2. A satisfactory equivalent.


Preferred Skills

- Proficiency in cash management, debt issuance and debt covenant compliance, fixed income investment experience, capital markets experience, and global macro-economic proficiency. - Strong experience and leadership in all areas of Treasury and Financial Risk Management. - A master’s degree in finance from an accredited institution. - 10-15 years of specialized experience in Treasury and Financial Risk Management. Experience must include cash management of significant sums, debt issuance and debt covenant compliance, fixed income investment experience, capital markets experience, and global macro-economic proficiency. - Certifications in Treasury (CTP) and Financial Risk Management (FRM) are desired. - Strong management and hiring experience with an eye towards developing strong teams. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to interface with senior management. - Ability to handle confidential policy and financial information. - Experience using Bloomberg terminal and other financial research systems. - Ability to work under stringent deadlines and handle simultaneous projects independently and with minimal direction. - Ability to collaborate within Finance Department in support of departmental goals.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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/.
Residency Requirement

NYCHA has no residency requirements.
Additional Information

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.

Job ID

614741

Title code

40531

Civil service title

DEPUTY CONTROLLER (HA)

Title classification

Non-Competitive-5

Business title

Treasurer

  1. Manager

Job level

M4

Number of positions

1

Work location

Treasury Department

  1. Administration & Human Resources

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