What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Analyst position at NYC Department of Social Services?
The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) invests in a network of
community-based organizations and programs to alleviate the effects of poverty and to provide
opportunities for New Yorkers and communities to flourish.
The New York City Department of Youth
and Community Development (DYCD) supports youth and community services through contracts with
a broad network of community-based organizations throughout New York City. Our central task is
administering available city, state, and federal funds to a wide range of innovative, practical, and
quality programs that positively impact youth and communities.
DYCD is seeking to hire a Financial Analyst in the Financial Management Division.
Under the supervision of the Deputy Director, the Analyst should possess excellent analytical, critical
thinking skills, be highly motivated and a results-oriented individual.
To effectively support and manage their assigned portfolios, the analyst will perform duties that
include, but are not limited to:
Payable and ACCO departments to review and secure contracts, task orders etc. Also act as budget
support specialist within the department, liaison with the Office of Management and Budget, and
Comptroller’s Office.
management to present at City Council hearings and other high-level meetings with oversight
agencies. Review performance in these areas and develop, monitor and review cost reduction
programs.
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Minimum Qualifications
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.
community-based organizations and programs to alleviate the effects of poverty and to provide
opportunities for New Yorkers and communities to flourish.
The New York City Department of Youth
and Community Development (DYCD) supports youth and community services through contracts with
a broad network of community-based organizations throughout New York City. Our central task is
administering available city, state, and federal funds to a wide range of innovative, practical, and
quality programs that positively impact youth and communities.
DYCD is seeking to hire a Financial Analyst in the Financial Management Division.
Under the supervision of the Deputy Director, the Analyst should possess excellent analytical, critical
thinking skills, be highly motivated and a results-oriented individual.
To effectively support and manage their assigned portfolios, the analyst will perform duties that
include, but are not limited to:
- Prepare and maintain the portfolio’s spending plan. This includes preparation for all budget
- Provide programmatic staff with oversight and technical assistance with funding and budgeting.
- Review and track programmatic and administrative spending; maintain tracking and reconciliation of
Payable and ACCO departments to review and secure contracts, task orders etc. Also act as budget
support specialist within the department, liaison with the Office of Management and Budget, and
Comptroller’s Office.
- Prepare and present analytical reports on the portfolio budgetary issues. This can include fielding
management to present at City Council hearings and other high-level meetings with oversight
agencies. Review performance in these areas and develop, monitor and review cost reduction
programs.
- Monitor the portfolio operations and estimate budget expenditures. Prepare and develop analyses to
- Analyze variances and discrepancies and report findings to upper-level management along with
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Minimum Qualifications
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
- High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
- Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.
- Preferred candidate will have a degree in finance, accounting or a related field. - Candidate should have related budget/financial experience, including a working knowledge of city budget. - Intermediate Proficiency in Excel is required (SUMIF, SUMIFS, IF, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, PIVOT TABLES etc.) - Experience reviewing and reconciling complex financial data from multiple sources will be required to succeed in this position. - Experience with NYC’s Financial Management System, PASSPort, and HHSA is preferred. - Strong analytical skills will also be considered a preferred asset.
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.
