Budget Manager

Budget Manager

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE

Full-time

Location: MANHATTAN

Exam may be required

Department: Budget Unit

Salary: 74855 – 81888

Job Description

IMPORTANT NOTE: CANDIDATES MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE ACCOUNTANT CIVIL SERVICE TITLE ORMUST BE PERMANENT IN A COMPARABLE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE ELIGIBLE FOR A 6.1.9 TITLE CHANGE. PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR EMPLOYEE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (EIN) WHEN APPLYING AND INDICATE IN YOUR COVER LETTER YOUR PERMANENT CIVIL SERVICE TITLE. NYC Department of Finance (DOF) is responsible for administering thetax revenue laws of the city fairly, efficiently, and transparently to instill public confidence and encourage compliance while providing exceptional customer service. DOF's Administration and Planning Division is responsible for managing and overseeing administrative and operational services for the agency. This includes the daily management of the Offices of Financial Management, Purchasing and Contracts, Operational Services, and Diversity and Inclusion. The Office of Financial Management is responsible for monitoring and controlling the agency's finances. This includes the development and management of annual expenses and capital budgets, accounts payable, travel requests, and other payments. The division also includes the Assigned Counsel Plan (ACP) Payments Unit, which is responsible for processing payment vouchers for 18-b attorneys and experts. The Budget Office seeks a self-driven and analytical Budget Manager to monitor and manage the agency's budget portfolio. Reporting to the Assistant Director, the ideal candidate will exhibit initiative, independent judgment, and strong analytical skills in performing the following responsibilities, which include but are not limited to:

• Prepare monthly financial reports, support and advise divisions in all aspects of budget matters, providing regular reviews and excellent customer service.
• Review and track New Need submissions by assigned divisions and ensure provided backup and requested amount are accurate and adhere to the agency's requirements.
• Track projected forecasts and commitments. Prepare regular expenditure reports, identify, and analyze discrepancies between planned and actual expenses.
• Participate in technical budget activities including budget modifications, management of PS Budget accruals, journal entries, monthly variance reports, quarterly spending plans and other technical budget functions in the City's Financial Management System (FMS).
• Track agency hires, separations, vacancies, LOA, pending staffing actions, and other information and provide updates to Budget management.
• Analyze and approve Job Postings, Civil Service List Requests, and Job Offers for budget and headcount authorization, and alignment with OMB requirements.
• Assist Budget Office with preparations of various budget reports when needed.
• Perform other budget analyses and special projects as needed.

Additional Information: In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed between the City and the Collective Bargaining Unit representing employees serving in the civil service title. ACCOUNTANT - 40510

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in accounting, including one course each in advanced accounting and auditing; or 2. A valid New York State Certified Public Accountant license. To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II individuals must have, in addition to meeting the minimum requirements, at least one year of experience as an Accountant - Assignment Level I or at least two years of satisfactory full-time professional accounting or auditing experience.

Preferred Skills

- 2+ years of budget experience within a central Budget office. - Proficient knowledge of budgeting functions in the City Financial Management System (FMS) 2/3. - Intermediate level experience using Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and other Office Suite applications. - Must be responsive, possess excellent customer service, written and communication skills. - Must be detail-oriented, accurate, and possess good analytical and problem-solving skills.

55a 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 Service 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

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.

Additional Information

The 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.