Assistant Director, Bureau of Budget Administration

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work From Home Policy

Job summary

The NYC Health Department seeks an Accountant II to supervise budget analysts, oversee grant lifecycles, and liaise with federal, state, and private funders. Based in the Bureau of Budget Administration, you will assist in preparing financial plans and respond to requests from senior management.

The ideal candidate has a baccalaureate degree with accounting credits or a NY CPA license, plus strong Excel and budget management skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum degree with required accounting credits or a CPA license.
• Strong Excel, budgeting, and analytical skills.
• Public sector experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervising budget analysts in monitoring PS and OTPS CTL/State and Grant Budget.
• Overseeing grants lifecycle: application, implementation, and closeout.
• Liaising between programs and federal/state/private funding sources.
• Assisting in financial planning, review, and implementation.
• Handling ad hoc analyses for senior management and external inquiries.

Skills

Management

Excel

Budgetary

Organizational

Communication

Education

Baccalaureate degree with 24 accounting credits

New York CPA license

Job description

The Bureau of Budget Administration within the Division of Finance is seeking to hire an Accountant II to perform duties as an Assistant Director. The Division of Finance has central responsibility and authority for policy analysis, program development, performance tracking and improvement, financial management, resource maximization and technical assistance. Finance helps to ensure that programs and administrative operations have the information, analysis, funding and technical capacity to deliver critical services effectively and meet DOHMH's objectives. Finance values motivated, energetic individuals committed to achieving excellence in a public sector environment and a desire to be part of a city agency that is revolutionizing public health and mental hygiene services. Finance positions require analytic, interpersonal communications and problem-solving skills.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Supervising budget analysts in monitoring the PS and OTPS CTL/State and Grant Budget and calculating for analysis, evaluation, and projection
• Overseeing the application, implementation, modification, and closing out process of grants for assigned divisions
• Serving as DOHMH's Liaison between programs and federal, state, and private funding sources
• Assisting in the preparation, review, and implementation of financial plans
• Assisting in ad hoc analysis and inquiries to requests from senior management and/ or outside entities, including City Hall, City council, and office management budget.

Preferred Skills

• Management
• Excel
• Budgetary
• Organizational
• Communication

Why You Should Work For Us

• Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
• a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
• additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
• a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• a tax-deferred savings program and
• a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
• Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
• Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at [e-mail] or 347-396-6549.

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Minimum Qualifications

• 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
• 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.

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.

, $65,091.00 – $104,135.00