Assistant Director of Programmatic Fiscal Affairs, Bureau of Controller

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene seeks an Accountant, Level 2, to oversee payment analysts and ensure compliance with financial standards. The role involves preparing fiscal summaries, managing accounting tasks, and supporting training efforts. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in financial management, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to public service.

Benefits

Loan forgiveness programs

Health insurance

Pension plan

Savings programs

Wellness initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years in financial management with supervisory experience.
• Strong background in accounting; public sector experience preferred.
• Detail-oriented with good interpretive skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise payment analysts responsible for payments and accounting activities.
• Ensure compliance with standards from oversight entities.
• Prepare expense reports and ensure timely reimbursement claims.

Skills

Financial management

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Baccalaureate degree with 24 credits in accounting

CPA license

Tools

FMS

PASSPort

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

OPEN TO PERMANENT CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OF ACCOUNTANTS

Division of Finance - Bureau of the Controller

The Bureau of the Controller within the Division of Finance is seeking an Accountant, Level 2, to perform duties as an Assistant Director of Programmatic Affairs.

Responsibilities

1. Supervise payment analysts responsible for payments and accounting activities for the Division of Mental Hygiene.
2. Ensure compliance with standards from oversight entities such as the NYC Comptroller, PPB, FISA, and other agencies.
3. Assist with training staff on procedures, systems, and policies.
4. Conduct performance meetings and resolve work-related issues.
5. Prepare expense reports and ensure timely reimbursement claims.
6. Support year-end rollovers, accruals, and related accounting tasks in FMS.
7. Evaluate reports and supporting documents from programs.
8. Develop contract spreadsheets for budget and funding review.
9. Prepare fiscal summaries and analyses, recommending payment efficiencies.
10. Manage the unit in the supervisor's absence.
11. Participate in special projects as assigned.

Preferred Skills

• 5+ years in financial management with supervisory experience.
• Strong background in accounting; public sector experience preferred.
• Familiarity with FMS and PASSPort systems.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of City financial systems and tools.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Detail-oriented with good interpretive skills.
• Initiative, responsiveness, and effective people skills.

Benefits and Work Environment

Benefits include loan forgiveness programs, health insurance, pension plan, savings programs, and wellness initiatives. Depending on the role, telework up to two days per week may be possible. Job security is also a key benefit.

About NYC Health Department

Established in 1805, the NYC Health Department is the oldest and largest in the U.S., dedicated to public health and innovation. Join us to make a difference in the lives of New Yorkers.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Baccalaureate degree with 24 credits in accounting or CPA license.
2. One year of experience as an Accountant Level I or two years of professional accounting experience.

Additional Notes

This position is open to qualified applicants under the 55-a Program for persons with disabilities. NYC residency is generally required within 90 days, with some exceptions.