CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO)

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

The Department of Social Services (DSS) is comprised of the administrative units of the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) and the Department of Homeless Services (DHS). HRA is dedicated to fighting poverty and income inequality by providing New Yorkers in need with essential benefits such as Food Assistance and Emergency Rental Assistance. DHS is committed to preventing and addressing homelessness in New York City by employing a variety of innovative strategies to help families and individuals successfully exit shelter and return to self-sufficiency as quickly as possible. Human Resources Administration/Office of the Administrator is recruiting for one (1) Executive Deputy Administrator (HRA) M-VII, to function as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Under the executive direction of the Commissioner, with the greatest possible latitude for independent initiative and un-reviewed action, the Chief acts as the chief financial officer and chief advisor on financial and performance management activities for the Department of Social Services (DSS), the Human Resources Administration (HRA), and the Department of Homeless Services (DHS). The Chief oversees the activities of the Finance Office, the Office of Research & Policy Innovation, and the Office of Performance Management; develops financial plans, formulates research goals and priorities, and performance monitoring and reporting across DSS-HRA-DHS. Additionally, the Chief provides financial interpretation of policies and regulations for managerial staff, establishes, and maintains working relationships with other chief officers and other executives within DSS-HRA-DHS, provider agencies, and other federal, state, and city agencies.

The Chief Financial Officer will:

• Provide executive oversight and management of the agencies' multi-billion-dollar budget. Formulate financial management goals and priorities, support the Commissioner and executive leadership team by providing ongoing counsel and advice on all financial and budgetary matters, and advocate with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on behalf of DSS-HRA-DHS.
• Provide executive oversight and management of the agencies' research and performance management programs. Formulate research and performance management strategies, goals, and priorities and support the commissioner and executive leadership team by providing ongoing counsel and advice on program performance matters.
• Manage and oversee planning, management, and coordination for all divisions within the Chief's portfolio; and ensure the efficient and effective management of daily operations.
• Interpret financial and programmatic policies and regulations for staff responsible transforming these polices and regulations into operational programs. Oversee changes in financial policy made in response to changing regulations, policies, or legal action, in close collaboration with the General Counsel and Office of Legal Affairs.
• Work closely with the Chief People Officer (CPO) to manage the agencies' personnel and temporary services budgets. Collaborate with the CPO on matters before the Office of Management and Budget as they pertain to the personnel services budget and agencies' headcount management process.
• Maintain liaison with executive level staff from various public, private, and community agencies involved with the DSS-HRA-DSS, including our vendors. Allocate resources to Inter-Agency projects as necessary.
• Collaborate with the Chief Accountability Officer and provide support and assistance with financial and programmatic audits, inquiries, and corrective action plans, when necessary.
• Manage the development of program budgets and the allocation of resources.
• Represent DSS-HRA-DHS before the City Council and other legislative bodies, as well as with federal and state authorities involved in or providing oversight of Agency activities.

Hours/Shift - Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm EXECUTIVE DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR - 95576

Minimum Qualifications

1. A master's degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies or a closely related field, and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management; or in a related area. 18 months of this experience must have been in an executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory capacity. Supervision must have included supervising staff performing professional work in the areas described above; or 2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of professional experience in the areas described in "1" above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory experience, as described in "1" above.

Preferred Skills

- Analytical: Comfortable taking in data from diverse departments, from procurement and IT to marketing and logistics, to easily identify problems and then implement solutions. - Leadership: The ability to manage time wisely and inspire others to do the same, delegate tasks, motivate employees and make good decisions. - Risk assessment: Ability to identify risk easily and find ways to mitigate it before it reaches crisis levels. When crises are inescapable, the ability to work with various departments to contain and control them, including compliance, IT, security, and human resources. - Communication: Capacity to effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.

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

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.