Controller/Assistant Commissioner, Bureau of Controller

Cityofnewyork; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 180 000 - 240 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Loan forgiveness

Health insurance

Resumo da oferta

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) seeks a dynamic, strategic leader to serve as Controller/Assistant Commissioner. Reporting to the CFO, this role directs Payroll, Fiscal Management, Funds Management and Reporting for a budget exceeding $1 billion annually.

You will lead a team of 70+ professionals, drive process improvements, and coordinate with oversight agencies to ensure financial integrity and timely reporting.

Qualificações

• Dynamic, strategic, results-oriented leader with finance or public sector background.
• Experience directing payroll, fiscal management, funds management and reporting.
• Strong oversight of large-scale financial operations and controls.

Responsabilidades

• Direct and oversee the Offices of Payroll, Fiscal Management, Funds Management and Reporting.
• Analyze complex financial, payroll, and compliance issues and implement strategic solutions.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll, vendor and contract payments.
• Oversee payroll operations for 6,000+ employees and related functions.
• Direct cash management activities including banking relationships and cash flow monitoring.
• Develop, implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard resources.
• Ensure compliance with City, State, Federal rules and oversight directives.
• Lead year-end closing, accruals, reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Oversee funds management, expenditures tracking, encumbrances and reporting.
• Direct agency financial reporting, expenditure analysis and executive-level reporting.
• Lead process reengineering and technology modernization to strengthen controls.
• Provide leadership to managers and staff through meetings and development.
• Represent the agency in intergovernmental and external forums on payroll and finance.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic initiatives and priorities.
• Play a key role in emergency management and continuity planning.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Open to candidates who are permanent in the civil service title of Administrative Staff Analyst, and the comparable civil service titles of Administrative Contract Specialist or Administrative Procurement Analyst. Due to active promotional list for Administrative Staff Analyst, only permanent DOHMH employees can be considered.

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) seeks a dynamic, strategic, and results-oriented leader to serve as the Controller/Assistant Commissioner. Reporting to the CFO and Deputy Commissioner of Finance, the Controller/Assistant Commissioner is responsible for ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and efficiency of financial transactions for the NYC Department of Health. The Controller/Assistant Commissioner will join the Division of Finance, which has central responsibility and authority for the agency's financial management and helps to ensure that programs and administrative operations have the information, analysis, funding and technical capacity to deliver critical services effectively and meet the NYC Health Department's objectives. The Controller/Assistant Commissioner is the executive leader of the Bureau of the Controller and is responsible for directing the Agency's Offices of Payroll, Fiscal Management, Funds Management and Cash Management. The position provides strategic leadership and oversight for financial operations that generate and monitor more than $1 billion annually in personnel, vendor, consultant, contract, and miscellaneous payments. Leading a team of over 70 professionals, the Controller/Assistant Commissioner fosters a culture of operational excellence, accountability, customer service, and continuous process improvement. The position leads initiatives to modernize processes, strengthen financial controls, improve customer service, and implement technology solutions that enhance operational effectiveness. The Controller/Assistant Commissioner also serves as a primary point of contact for oversight agencies, including NYC Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the Office of the NYC Comptroller, FISA/OPA, auditors, financial institutions, and other government stakeholders.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

• Direct and oversee the Offices of Payroll, Fiscal Management, Funds Management and Reporting.
• Analyze complex financial, payroll, operational, and compliance issues and develop and implement strategic solutions.
• Ensure the accurate and timely processing of payroll, vendor payments, contract payments, and other financial transactions.
• Oversee payroll operations for more than 6,000 employees, including payroll accounting, compliance, examinations, timekeeping administration, and related functions.
• Direct all cash management activities, including banking relationships, bank account reconciliations, cash flow monitoring, and financial controls.
• Develop, implement, and monitor policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard agency resources and ensure financial accountability.
• Ensure compliance with applicable City, State, Federal, and regulatory requirements, including directives issued by oversight entities.
• Lead fiscal year-end closing activities, ensuring timely payment processing, accrual establishment, reconciliation activities, and accurate financial reporting.
• Oversee funds management activities including expenditure monitoring, appropriations tracking, encumbrance management, and fiscal reporting.
• Direct agency financial reporting, expenditure analysis, reconciliation activities, and executive-level reporting.
• Lead business process reengineering initiatives and technology modernization projects designed to improve operational efficiency and strengthen internal controls.
• Provide effective leadership and direction to managers, supervisors, and professional staff responsible for diverse financial and payroll functions through regular meetings and staff development efforts.
• Represent the Agency in intergovernmental, citywide, and external forums involving payroll, fiscal management, financial reporting, and operational matters.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to develop and implement strategic initiatives supporting Agency priorities and operational objectives.
• Play a key leadership role in emergency management, continuity of operations planning, and emergency response activities.

Why you should work for us:

Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/)

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 ma