Job DescriptionTHIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR REMOTE WORK FOR UP TO 2 DAYS PER WEEK, PURSUANT TO THE REMOTE WORK PILOT PROGRAM.ONLY PERMANENT EMPLOYEES IN THE TITLE, COMPARABLE TITLE (UNDER 6.1.9), ELEGIBLE FOR 55A, AND THOSE THAT ARE REACHABLE ON THE CIVIL SERVICE LIST ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY. EMAIL YOUR RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO DCWPJOBS@DCWP.NYC.GOV WITH THE JOB ID NUMBER, POSITION NAME IN THE SUBJECT LINE AND EMPLOYEE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (EIN).To Apply: Email your resume and cover letter to dcwpjobs@dcwp.nyc.gov with the Job ID number and Position Name in the subject line.The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) protects and enhances the daily economic lives of New Yorkers to create thriving communities. DCWP licenses more than 45,000 businesses in more than 40 industries and enforces key consumer protection, licensing, and workplace laws that apply to countless more. By supporting businesses through equitable enforcement and access to resources and, by helping to resolve complaints, DCWP protects the marketplace from predatory practices and strives to create a culture of compliance. Through its community outreach and the work of its offices of Financial Empowerment and Labor Policy & Standards, DCWP empowers consumers and working families by providing the tools and resources they need to be educated consumers and to achieve financial health and work-life balance. DCWP also conducts research and advocates for public policy that furthers its work to support New York City’s communities. For more information about DCWP and its work, call 311 or visit DCWP at nyc.gov/dcwp or on its social media sites, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.Under supervision of the Director of Budgets, the selected candidate will be responsible for planning, monitoring and analyzing DCA’s PS, OTPS and capital budgets, including the preparation, maintenance, reconciliation, and modification of the Agency’s expense and miscellaneous revenue budgets. The ideal candidate will have a background in budget, and applied knowledge of the New York City’s Financial Management System (FMS).Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Work closely with members of the Budget Unit to ensure that all agency and division goals and policies are identified and met.
Review and evaluate budget requests; monitor program spending with the goal of minimizing end of year surpluses and avoiding deficits
Assist in all phases of the City budget cycle; the submission of the agency’s Financial Plans and City Council Hearing Package(s) to New York City Office of Management and Budget (OMB);
Conduct analyses on program efficiencies in the use of financial resources and make recommendations with the purpose of enhancing efficiency and increasing productivity. Work with Procurement, Accounts Payable and HR unit to track expenditures
Forecast expenditures and perform financial analysis as needed, including Monthly, Quarterly & year-end projections and projections for the coming out years.
Implement all financial operations and transactions for both personnel and non-personnel activity, including the development and preparation of strategic budget and spending plans, compliance policies and procedures, etc.
Manage financial records to support decision-making and the ability to produce records for review during internal and external audits
Process Budget Modification, Financial Plan and Budget plan reconciliation & variance reports
Liaison for State Funded Grant – including but not limited to prepare and submit reimbursement packages, review and submit grant renewal documents.
Attend quarterly budget meetings with programs; prepare, monitor and submit PS, OTPS and Overtime reports to program Directors.
Assist with evaluation of budgetary proposals and estimate the fiscal impact of management decisions and policies; conduct program analyses, develop forecasts and monitor trends.
Review and reconcile budget reports from multiple fiscal and proprietary tracking systems. Analyze complex financial reports and fiscal data.
Conduct ad-hoc reports, analyses or special projects as requested
QualificationsA master's degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies or a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school; orA baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of satisfactory full- time professional experience working in one or a combination of the following areas: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, labor relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management; or in a related area.An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in "2" above.A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and six years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in "2" above.A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to “1”, “2”, “3”, or “4” above. College education may be substituted for professional experience at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a high school diploma.Additional InformationThe 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.
