Assistant Commissioner of Financial Strategy and Operations

Assistant Commissioner of Financial Strategy and Operations

The NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) seeks a strategic, results-driven, and collaborative executive to serve as Assistant Commissioner for Financial Strategy and Operations within the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This key leadership role provides critical support to both the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Deputy CFO, helping to advance DYCD's financial strategy, operational excellence, and team capacity-building in service of the agency's mission. The Assistant Commissioner will oversee financial operations, manage system modernization efforts, coordinate cross-divisional projects, support staff development, and represent the agency in key stakeholder engagements, including testifying as appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Fiscal Leadership
• Operational & Financial Oversight
• Information Systems & Data Infrastructure
• Staff Development & Team Building
• Stakeholder Engagement & Representation

Minimum Qualifications

1. Graduation from an accredited college with a baccalaureate degree. The candidate must have a major in accounting, financial management, public administration, or a related field, including a minimum of 24 credits in accounting; and Four (4) years of progressively responsible supervisory, administrative, or consultative experience in accounting, finance, or management, including one (1) year in a responsible administrative or consultative capacity. A graduate degree in the above fields may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the general experience required; or 2. A satisfactory equivalent.

Preferred Skills

-Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Finance, Business, Information Systems, or related field required Master's degree preferred. -Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in public finance, budgeting, or administration, including 5+ years in senior leadership roles. -Expertise with NYC financial management systems (FMS, PASSPort, HHS Accelerator) and familiarity with City procurement and budget regulations. -Experience preparing and delivering testimony before legislative and oversight bodies. -Proven ability to lead teams, manage complex initiatives, and foster cross-functional collaboration. -Commitment to equity, transparency, and DYCD's mission to serve New York City's youth and communities.

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.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative 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.