DCAS’s mission is to make city government work for all New Yorkers. From managing New York City’s most iconic courthouses and municipal buildings, to purchasing over $1 billion annually in goods and services for more than 80 City agencies – what we do ensures that all agencies can deliver on their mission. Our reach touches every facet of city government and is instrumental to the successful day-to-day operations of the City of New York.
Our commitment to equity, effectiveness, and sustainability guides our work providing City agencies with the critical resources and support needed to succeed, including:
• Recruiting, hiring, and training City employees.
• Managing 55 public buildings.
• Acquiring, selling, and leasing City property.
• Purchasing over $1 billion in goods and services for City agencies.
• Overseeing the greenest municipal vehicle fleet in the country.
• Leading the City’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions from government operations.
When you work at DCAS, you’re not just working for one agency, but in service of them all. It’s an opportunity to provide impactful support, quality customer service, and help protect the future of New York City for generations to come. Visit our website at nyc.gov/dcas to learn more about the work we do.
The Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) Division of Energy Management (DEM) serves as the hub for emissions reduction and energy management for the City government portfolio. DEM develops the City’s annual utility energy budget; manages the City’s utility accounts; helps our agency partners identify and pursue energy-saving opportunities at their facilities; leads energy efficiency and distributed generation projects across the City’s portfolio; and helps implement operations and maintenance best practices.
The Director, Financial Planning & Analysis will serve within DEM’s Strategic Services Unit. They will be charged with responsibilities including, but not limited to, the following:
1. Developing and maintaining productive working relationships with financial oversight entities: The person will serve as a primary liaison between DEM and DCAS’s Financial and Business Management (FBM) line of service, which oversees the expense, capital, and revenue budgets for DCAS as an agency. The person also will serve as a liaison between DEM and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), including both the Energy Efficiency and Modernization Unit (EEMU) and the Environmental Sustainability and Resiliency (ESR) Task Force. The person will serve as a thought partner and trusted advisor to colleagues at FBM and OMB.
2. Overseeing DEM’s expense and revenue budgets: The person will work with the DEM Budget Team to develop spending projections by program and spending category; monitor expenditures and budget variances; perform monthly financial reporting; track key performance metrics; and ensure sound fiscal process and compliance.
3. Overseeing DEM’s capital budget: The person will work with the DEM Budget Team to develop spending projections; monitor expenditures and budget variances; perform monthly financial reporting; track key performance metrics; and ensure sound fiscal process and compliance.
4. Developing and maintaining DEM’s strategic budget infrastructure: The person will be responsible for developing and maintaining the templates, resources, and tools necessary for effective budget management. For example, they will contribute to the continued refinement of the division’s approach and processes for projecting current and outyear spending; maintain and substantially improve budget tracking systems; and lead efforts to develop and update standard operating procedures.
5. Performing strategic financial analysis and building financial models: The person will perform strategic financial analysis to evaluate program and division-wide performance and make recommendations for improvement – for example, evaluating the cost-effectiveness of programs based on the resources allocated to them and outcomes achieved. They also will create, update, and maintain financial models and detailed forecasts for the next 3-5 years of DEM’s operations.
6. Driving a culture of financial performance tracking: The person will work to embed financial performance tracking into division-wide operations by helping every program lead fully understand and most effectively use their budget.
7. Supporting budget negotiations: The person will work closely with FBM and OMB to support negotiations related to DEM’s budget, including in the context of regular release of City Financial Plans and annual budget hearings with the City Council. The person will prepare cost savings proposals, scope and develop new needs requests, and review contracts to determine financial impacts.
8. Managing DEM’s Budget Team: They will set performance objectives for and provide leadership and guidance to a team of budget professionals at different levels of experience, including Deputy Directors and Analysts. They will serve as a thought partner to staff and propose solutions to issues as they arise.
Minimum Qual Requirements
1. A 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 closely related field, and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: 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, 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. 18 months of this experience must have been in an executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory capacity. Supervision must have included supervising staff performing professional work in the areas described above; or
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of professional experience in the areas described in “1” above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory experience, as described in “1” above.
Preferred Skills
The preferred candidate will bring the following skills and experience to this position:
• City budget management experience | At least 6-8 years of intensive City budget management experience, with additional experience strongly preferred.
• Strong proficiency in FMS and at least working knowledge of Passport | Strong track record of working in the City’s Financial Management System (FMS). Knowledge of Passport, the City’s primary procurement system.
• Strong proficiency in ExCEL and at least working knowledge of Salesforce | Advanced knowledge of ExCEL. Experience in using Salesforce.
• Outstanding problem-solving abilities | Creative, persistent problem-solver who is capable of providing financial and strategic support.
• Superior organization, project management skills, and attention to detail
• Supervisory experience | Demonstrated track record of successfully managing staff at varying levels of experience and coaching them to their best performance.
• Communication, relationship management, and negotiation skills | Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbally.
• Personal commitment to continuous improvement, efficiency, and transparency | Commitment to moving beyond business as usual to improve efficiency and transparency in operations.
To Apply
Please go to www.nyc.gov/careers or www.nyc.gov/ess for current NYC employees and search for Job ID #582164.
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55-a Program
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Svc Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at StudentAid.gov/PSLF .
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
POSTING DATE
06/23/2023
POST UNTIL
08/22/2023
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