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Assistant Commissioner Of Finance
Posted on March 1, 2025
- New York, United States of America
- 91090.0 - 235036.0 USD (yearly)
- Full Time

- DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION
- Full-Time
- No Exam Required
Job Description
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Oversee the annual budget review process, including analyzing and forecasting revenue collections and agency expenditures, managing headcount, and reporting budget information to senior staff.
- Advise the Deputy Commissioner on budgetary and fiscal matters, including local and federal accounting requirements, State and City Comptroller directives, and New York City Financial Plan updates. Support and manage the efficient and effective use of agency resources and ensure that future needs are met.
- Oversee the agency’s procurement functions. Ensure procurement transactions are completed in a timely manner and agency staff receive assistance in the review and approval of vendor invoicing and contract management issues. Advise the Deputy Commissioner on contract and procurement matters, including supporting the planning of new or ongoing programs, to ensure agency priorities are successfully addressed.
- Establish and advance the Agency’s vision for client-facing programs and special initiatives. Manage and organize staff across Agency departments and relevant stakeholders to successfully address all constraints (e.g, financial, legal, technical, personnel, communications, etc.) to implementing programs and achieving programmatic goals. Establish a feedback loop to connect issues that arise on a day-to-day basis to the strategic vision for Agency programs.
- Advise the Deputy Commissioner on how to maximize the effectiveness and impact of division programs.
- Provide guidance, advice, training, and support to a team of over 30 staff members. Recruit, retain, and motivate staff to reach a high level of capacity, skill, and teamwork required to meet new and existing strategic goals.
- Represent the Agency in interactions with stakeholders, advocacy groups, City, State, and Federal Agencies and Offices, vendors, and members of the public. Develop trusting and productive relationships with Agency partners.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (DEPARTMENT - 51877
Minimum Qualifications
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of full-time paid experience in counseling or casework in a recognized agency adhering to acceptable standards in probation, parole, social services, psychiatric or medical social work or related field, at least 18 months of which must have been in a responsible supervisory, administrative or consultative capacity performing activities related to the duties of the position; or
A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to “1” above. However, all candidates must have at least 18 months of experience in an administrative, managerial, executive, consultative, executive capacity or supervising personnel performing activities related to the duties of the position.
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 https://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.
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.
- Experience Level:Manager
- Category:Finance, Accounting, & Procurement
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