Budget Manager job at City of New York, New York in Manhattan, NY

Title: Budget Manager Location: Manhattan United States Job Description: DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE Full-time Exam may be required Department Budget Unit Salary range:$74,855.00 – $93,783.00

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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. 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 Budget Office seeks a self-driven and analytical Budget Manager to monitor and manage the agency's Capital Budget and OTPS portfolio. Reporting to the Assistant Budget Director, the ideal candidate will exercise independent judgement, initiative and strong analytical skills. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: - Provide support to the Budget Office and agency leadership in overseeing and managing DOF's Capital budget and assigned OTPS portfolio. - Monitor Capital and OTPS forecasts and commitments. Prepare regular expenditure reports for assigned portfolios and identify, track, and explain variances between planned and actual spending. - Manage the agency’s Certificate to Proceed (CP) request process to secure funding for Capital projects. Ensure all submissions comply with the city, state, and federal budgetary and fiscal requirements. Provide guidance during CP preparation and coordinate responses to OMB and other oversight entities. - Review, track, and analyze New Need submissions by assigned divisions. Support the development of DOF’s New needs for Financial Plan submissions to OMB including preparing and updating forecasts, commitment plans, and ten-year financial plans. - Reconcile and align agency funding with projected spending in the City’s Financial Management System (FMS). Perform technical budget tasks such as budget modifications, monthly variance analysis, quarterly spending plans, and other financial activities. - Prepare monthly financial reports and provide divisions with guidance on budget issues, delivering timely reviews and high-quality customer service. - Serve as a level 2 approver of requisitions in PASSPort and conduct initial review of micro-purchase requisitions and contract requests to ensure accurate contract projections. Oversee pre-encumbrance and encumbrance management. - Serve as a liaison to OMB and Comptroller’s Office. Perform other budget analyses and special projects as needed. 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. Special Note: 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, Level I, or at least two years of satisfactory full-time professional accounting or auditing experience ACCOUNTANT - 40510 Minimum Qualifications 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. Preferred Skills - 2+ years of City Capital and or OTPS budget experience within a central Budget office. - Proficient knowledge of budgeting functions in the City Financial Management System (FMS) 2/3. - Intermediate level experience using Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and other Office Suite applications. - Must be responsive, possess excellent customer service, written and communication skills. - Must be detail-oriented, accurate, and possess good analytical and problem-solving skills. 55a Program 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. 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 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. 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. ApplySave Job ID 774306 Title code 40510 Civil service title ACCOUNTANT Title classification Competitive-1 Business title Budget Manager Experience level: Experienced (non-manager) Job level 02 Number of positions 1 Work location 59 Maiden Lane Category: Finance, Accounting, & Procurement Apply tot his job Apply To this Job