Associate Director for the Expenditure Analysis Unit
State of New York - Financial Control Board
New York, NY 10038$127,507 - $160,911 a yearFull Time
Job Description
The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The New York State Financial Control Board, the state agency responsible for oversight of the New York City budget seeks an Associate Director for the Expenditure Analysis Unit to implement the mandate to oversee and review the adequacy and effectiveness of New York City’s (NYC) submitted four-year financial plan as well as to manage and provide leadership to two professional analysts in the unit. Specific responsibilities of the position include but not limited to the following: • Responsible for the monitoring and reporting of NYC’s gap-closing initiatives and agency savings programs. • Responsible for maintaining updating NYC pension investment data to forecast the investment return on NYC’s pension system and to estimate the impact on future pension contributions from pension investment returns. • Develop forecasts of Personal Service and Other-Than-Personal-Service expenditures and for covered organizations that might pose risks to NYC’s general fund. • Working in collaboration with the Financial Control Board staff in the analysis of NYC budget proposals and preparation of budget reports.• Performing related assignments and special projects as required.
The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications • A Master’s Degree in Public Finance or related area from an accredited university and seven (7) or more years of progressively responsible full-time experience in analyzing New York City’s budget with a focus on expenditures. OR A Bachelor’s Degree in Public Finance or related area from an accredited university and ten (10) or more years of progressively responsible full-time experience in analyzing New York City’s budget with a focus on expenditures. • Knowledge of forecasting, monitoring and evaluation of NYC’s expenditure budget and its covered organizations (e.g., Health and Hospitals Corporation and the New York City Housing Authority). Coverage includes but not limited to; base line expenditures for NYC agencies; employee labor agreements; pension fund and other post-employment benefits; miscellaneous expenditures; major productivity programs; citywide headcount totals; judgment and claims expenditures; and federal and state grant funded expenditures. • Successful candidate will be able to employ a variety of data sources to generate relevant research; and possess excellent quantitative and analytical skills, including experience working with Excel and Word. • Familiarity with New York City government; and knowledge of New York City economy preferred. •Excellent communication and research report writing skills, which display a sophisticated understanding of public policy issues expected. • Prior management/supervisory experience, preferred.
Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The Financial Control Board is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity. PLEASE NOTE: Unless otherwise specified in the "Notes on Applying" section, the "Application Due" date associated with this posting is not the last day applications can be submitted. Applications for this position will be accepted by the Financial Control Board on a rolling basis until a candidate is selected; recruitment for this position can be closed or suspended at any time.
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The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications • A Master’s Degree in Public Finance or related area from an accredited university and seven (7) or more years of progressively responsible full-time experience in analyzing New York City’s budget with a focus on expenditures. OR A Bachelor’s Degree in Public Finance or related area from an accredited university and ten (10) or more years of progressively responsible full-time experience in analyzing New York City’s budget with a focus on expenditures. • Knowledge of forecasting, monitoring and evaluation of NYC’s expenditure budget and its covered organizations (e.g., Health and Hospitals Corporation and the New York City Housing Authority). Coverage includes but not limited to; base line expenditures for NYC agencies; employee labor agreements; pension fund and other post-employment benefits; miscellaneous expenditures; major productivity programs; citywide headcount totals; judgment and claims expenditures; and federal and state grant funded expenditures. • Successful candidate will be able to employ a variety of data sources to generate relevant research; and possess excellent quantitative and analytical skills, including experience working with Excel and Word. • Familiarity with New York City government; and knowledge of New York City economy preferred. •Excellent communication and research report writing skills, which display a sophisticated understanding of public policy issues expected. • Prior management/supervisory experience, preferred.
Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The Financial Control Board is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity. PLEASE NOTE: Unless otherwise specified in the "Notes on Applying" section, the "Application Due" date associated with this posting is not the last day applications can be submitted. Applications for this position will be accepted by the Financial Control Board on a rolling basis until a candidate is selected; recruitment for this position can be closed or suspended at any time.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.