Senior Program Manager, Tax Benefit Programs

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Date Posted 10/23/26

Applications Due01/23/27

Vacancy ID227620

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NY HELPSNo

55-b/c EligibleNo

AgencyEmpire State Development, NYS

TitleSenior Program Manager, Tax Benefit Programs

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitNone listed

Salary RangeFrom $85000 to $90000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

InternshipNo

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County New York

Street Address 5 Grand Central East

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10017

Duties Description

• Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered.
• This position will require in-office presence. Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy.
• Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please contact Human Resources if you require accommodation.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Responsible for a variety of project management duties within the Tax Incentives Department with a focus on entertainment tax credit programs. The Senior Program Manager will be expected to demonstrate detailed knowledge of the requirements to participate in various programs such as the Film Production and Post-Production tax credit programs, Digital Gaming tax credit program, Independent Film Production Program, and others. The Senior Program Manager will be expected to effectively communicate the program requirements to potential applicants and other parties not familiar with the Programs.

WORK PERFORMED:

• Independently audit final applications, general ledgers, and similar production documents to ensure compliance with various programs' regulations and related requirements
• Monitor and manage flow of applications submitted from entertainment industry production companies
• Review and analyze complex budgets central to each application
• Manage data using various program databases and ensure that project information is accurate in information management systems.
• Analyze data and prepare studies and reports regarding the usage of the programs and economic factors affecting the entertainment production industries beyond the program.
• Maintain professional and effective working relationships with all applicants, internal and external stakeholders, agency representatives from the Departments of Taxation and Finance, Labor.
• Schedule and hold meetings/conference calls with production accountants, producers and others.
• Assume a variety of Department-wide responsibilities as assigned, such as writing briefing memos, preparing complex spreadsheets, reviewing and improving processes and databases, ensuring compliance with changing regulatory requirements.

Minimum Qualifications Education Level required: Bachelor's degree preferred in business, public administration, accounting, or another business-related field.

Equivalent Experience required Specialized experience preferred: Minimum of 3 years' direct experience in entertainment industry tax credit programs, or 4 years' experience in entertainment industry production, accounting, or another professional services firm.

Knowledge required: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills. Demonstrated ability to efficiently manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously, takes initiative, and works independently. Familiarity with business, not-for-profit, and governmental agencies, and general knowledge of New York State's geography and economies. Strong attention to detail and independent follow-through is highly important. Proficient Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word; Microsoft Access and MS Dynamics database management. Knowledge preferred: Industry standard budgeting software such as Movie Magic; knowledge of films, musical & theatrical, and digital game industries and related costs.

Additional Comments Salary range as specified.

Comprehensive Benefits Package.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Amalia Shifrin - Director, Human Resources

Telephone N/A

Fax N/A

Email Address resumes@esd.ny.fov

Address

Street 5 Grand Central East

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10017

Notes on ApplyingExternal Candidates: Please attach cover letter and resume. To apply copy & paste URL in browser: https://bit.ly/3APr8cp

Internal Candidates: Please apply through ADP using the Myself/Talent menu and submit your cover letter and resume for consideration

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