Director, Fiscal Services

About the role

IMPORTANT NOTE: CANDIDATES MUST HAVE A PERMANENT ADMINISTRATIVE ACCOUNTANT CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OR ARE PERMANENT IN A COMPARABLE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE ELIGIBLE FOR A 6.1.9 TITLE CHANGE.

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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.

DOF's 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 Office of Financial Management, Fiscal Services Unit, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Fiscal Services to oversee daily activities related to accounts payable, employee reimbursements, the Imprest Fund, and agency travel.

Reporting to the Assistant Commissioner of Financial Management, the selected candidate's duties and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following:

• Manage and prioritize the daily operations of the Fiscal Services Unit.
• Oversee the Fiscal Services Unit in their day-to-day invoice review and payment voucher work.
• Direct imprest fund, personal reimbursement, and out-of-town travel processes including bank account reconciliations.
• Provide financial reports with Executive staff to inform them of their business decisions.
• Represent the agency in matters involving the Comptroller's office and other oversights.
• Act as the subject matter expert related to all Comptroller Directives, Prompt Payment Guidelines, and other fiscal requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain systems, procedures, and policies to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and adherence to internal controls.
• Lead the unit's integration and implementation of the citywide PASSPort application.
• Help administrative partners and division managers resolve any vendor payment issues.
• Train and coach employees to enhance their understanding, performance, and career growth.

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.

This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed between the City and the Collective Bargaining Unit representing employees serving in the civil service title.

Qualifications & Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college including or supplemented by 24 credits in accounting, including one course each in advanced accounting, auditing, and cost accounting and four years of satisfactory full-time professional accounting or auditing experience, at least 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, or executive capacity or supervising a staff performing accounting or auditing work; or
• A valid New York State Certified Public Accountant license and at least 18 months of satisfactory full-time professional accounting or auditing experience in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity or supervising a staff performing accounting or auditing work.