Executive Controller & Finance Leader

Cityofnewyork; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loan forgiveness

Health insurance

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

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.