Hours: Full-Time Position – 35 Hours
Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101

The NYC Department of Design and Construction is seeking a Chief Financial Officer. Reporting directly to the Commissioner and working closely with senior staff, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO)/ Chief Savings Officer (CSO) will manage the Finance & Procurement Division and be responsible for the agency’s budget, financial, and procurement functions. The CFO must support all efforts to improve capital project delivery, including internal process reform, innovation, and external oversight regulatory reform. The selected candidate will lead agency budget planning efforts to ensure sufficient funding for personal and other than personal services, manage the administration of the agency’s operating budget including revenue forecasts, collections, and expenditure review/approval in accordance with City policy and ensure that agency Capital Commitment Plan goals are met or exceeded. They will direct the preparation and implementation of capital and expense budgetary adjustments as necessary, oversee vendor payments and agency accounts payable, and guide all agency fiscal and budgetary decisions. The CFO will also oversee the Agency Chief Contracting Office (ACCO), which procures professional services and construction contracts for DDC-managed capital projects, as well as agency support services, equipment, and supplies. The role also encompasses responsibilities as the Chief Savings Officer (CSO). In this capacity, the selected candidate will analyze agency spending to identify inefficiencies, eliminate waste, and implement sustainable cost-saving measures that reduce baseline budgets. They will coordinate with agency leadership to execute savings initiatives and provide ongoing monitoring and reporting to ensure continuous improvement and responsible use of public funds. Additional responsibilities include performing high-level administrative, technical, and professional work in directing and supervising a staff of more than 100; assisting with the development and implementation of City and departmental goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; monitoring and evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of agency and divisional service delivery methods; analyzing administrative and IT systems to ensure operational efficiency; and identifying opportunities for improvement, particularly to achieve capital project delivery goals set forth in the agency strategic plan.

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. NYC Department of Design and Construction does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions or status changes, including STEM/OPT visas. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application.

All applicants, including City Employees:
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1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of experience of a nature to qualify for the duties of the position, at least 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, consultative, or executive capacity or supervising personnel performing activities related to the duties of the position; or

2. A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to “1” above. However, all candidates must have the 18 months of administrative, managerial, executive, consultative or supervisory experience described in "1" above.

Preferred candidates will have ten years of experience working in budget and/or finance, with at least six years in a managerial or supervisory capacity. They should have strong knowledge of City fiscal and budget rules and procedures, including Comptroller Directives, with additional experience in City procurement considered a plus. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative, with the ability to link financial results to operational performance drivers, advanced MS Excel skills (including knowledge of macros), and effective written and verbal communication skills.

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/

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.

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.